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Patronize |
pa·tron·ize ˈpātrəˌnīz,ˈpatrəˌnīz/Submit verb 1. treat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority. "“She's a good-hearted girl,” he said in a patronizing voice" synonyms: treat condescendingly, condescend to, look down on, talk down to, put down, treat like a child, treat with disdain More 2. |
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Egregious |
e·gre·gious əˈɡrējəs/Submit adjective 1. outstandingly bad; shocking. "egregious abuses of copyright" synonyms: shocking, appalling, terrible, awful, horrendous, frightful, atrocious, abominable, abhorrent, outrageous; More 2. archaic remarkably good. |
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Indignation |
in·dig·na·tion ˌindiɡˈnāSH(ə)n/Submit noun anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment. "the letter filled Lucy with indignation" synonyms: resentment, umbrage, affront, disgruntlement, displeasure, anger, outrage, annoyance, irritation, exasperation, |
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Overture |
o·ver·ture ˈōvərCHər,ˈōvərˌCHo͝or/Submit noun 1. MUSIC an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, suite, play, oratorio, or other extended composition. synonyms: prelude, introduction, opening, introductory movement "the overture to "Don Giovanni"" 2. an introduction to something more substantial. "the talks were no more than an overture to a long debate" synonyms: preliminary, prelude, introduction, lead-in, precursor, start, beginning "the |
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Demeaning |
de·mean·ing diˈmēniNG/Submit adjective causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others. "the poster was not demeaning to women" |
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Rube |
Definition of rube
1 :an awkward unsophisticated person :rustic 2 :a naive or inexperienced person |
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Petulance |
pet·u·lance ˈpeCHələns/Submit noun the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered. "a slight degree of petulance had crept into his voice" |
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Insubordination |
in·sub·or·di·na·tion ˌinsəˌbôrdəˈnāSH(ə)n/Submit noun defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders. "he was dismissed for insubordination" synonyms: disobedience, unruliness, indiscipline, bad behavior, misbehavior, misconduct, delinquency, insolence; More |
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Debilitating |
de·bil·i·tat·ing dəˈbiləˌtādiNG/Submit adjective (of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm. "debilitating back pain" tending to weaken something. "the debilitating effects of underinvestment" |
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Feud |
feud fyo͞od/Submit noun 1. a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute. "one of the most volatile feuds that currently rock the scientific community" verb 1. take part in a prolonged quarrel or conflict. "these two families have been feuding since the Civil War" synonyms: quarrel, fight, argue, bicker, squabble, fall out, dispute, clash, diff |
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Stoic |
sto·ic ˈstōik/Submit noun 1. a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. 2. a member of the ancient philosophical school of Stoicism. adjective 1. another term for stoical. 2. of or belonging to th |
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Stoic |
sto·ic ˈstōik/Submit noun 1. a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. 2. a member of the ancient philosophical school of Stoicism. adjective 1. another term for stoical. 2. of or belonging to th |
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Brusque |
brusque brəsk/ adjective 1. abrupt or offhand in speech or manner."she could be brusque and impatient" |
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Vanity |
van·i·ty ˈvanədē/Submit noun 1. excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements. "it flattered his vanity to think I was in love with him" synonyms: conceit, narcissism, self-love, self-admiration, self-absorption, self-regard, egotism; More 2. the quality of being worthless or futile. "the vanity of human wishes" synonyms: futility, uselessness, pointlessness, worthlessness, fruitless |
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Immaterial |
im·ma·te·ri·al ˌi(m)məˈtirēəl/Submit adjective 1. unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant. "so long as the band kept the beat, what they played was immaterial" synonyms: irrelevant, unimportant, inconsequential, insignificant, of no matter/consequence, of little account, beside the point, neither here nor there "the difference in our ages was immaterial" 2. PHILOSOPHY |
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Rousing |
rous·ing ˈrouziNG/Submit adjective 1. exciting; stirring. "a rousing speech" synonyms: stirring, inspiring, exciting, stimulating, moving, electrifying, invigorating, energizing, exhilarating; More 2. archaic |
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Exceptional |
ex·cep·tion·al ˌikˈsepSH(ə)n(ə)l/Submit adjective unusual; not typical. "crimes of exceptional callousness and cruelty" synonyms: unusual, uncommon, abnormal, atypical, extraordinary, out of the ordinary, rare, unprecedented, unexpected, surprising; More unusually good; outstanding. "a pepper offering exceptional flavor and juiciness" synonyms: outsta |
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Illustrious |
il·lus·tri·ous iˈləstrēəs/Submit adjective well known, respected, and admired for past achievements. "his illustrious predecessor" synonyms: eminent, distinguished, acclaimed, notable, noteworthy, prominent, preeminent, foremost, leading, important, influential; More |
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Distinguished |
dis·tin·guished dəˈstiNGɡwiSHt/Submit adjective adjective: distinguished successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect. "a distinguished American educationist" synonyms: eminent, famous, renowned, prominent, well known; More esteemed, respected, illustrious, acclaimed, celebrated, great; notable, important, influential "our distinguished guests" antonyms: unknown, obscure |
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Eminent |
em·i·nent ˈemənənt/Submit adjective adjective: eminent (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession. "one of the world's most eminent statisticians" synonyms: illustrious, distinguished, renowned, esteemed, preeminent, notable, noteworthy, great, prestigious, important, influential, affluential, outstanding, noted, of note; More famous, celebrated, prominent, well known, lionized, acclaimed, exalted, revered, august, venerable "an eminent man of l |
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Affluent |
af·flu·ent ˈaflo͞oənt,əˈflo͞oənt/Submit adjective 1. (especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy. "the affluent societies of the western world" synonyms: wealthy, rich, prosperous, well off, moneyed, well-to-do; More 2. archaic (of water) flowing fr |
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Proprietary |
pro·pri·e·tar·y p(r)əˈprīəˌterē/Submit adjective 1. relating to an owner or ownership. "the company has a proprietary right to the property" noun 1. an owner; proprietor. |
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Abhorrent |
ab·hor·rent abˈhôrənt,abˈhärənt/Submit adjective adjective: abhorrent inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant. "racial discrimination was abhorrent to us all" synonyms: detestable, hateful, loathsome, despicable, abominable, execrable, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, disgusting, distasteful, horrible, horrid, horrifying, awful, heinous, reprehensible, obnoxious, odious, nauseating, offensive, contemptible "he continued to find war morally abhorrent" antonyms: admirable |
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Abominable A.bom.in.able |
a·bom·i·na·ble əˈbäm(ə)nəb(ə)l/Submit adjective adjective: abominable causing moral revulsion. "the uprising was suppressed with abominable cruelty" synonyms: loathsome, detestable, hateful, odious, obnoxious, despicable, contemptible, damnable, diabolical; More disgusting, revolting, repellent, repulsive, offensive, repugnant, abhorrent, reprehensible, atrocious, horrifying, execrable, foul, vile, wretched, base, horrible, awful, dreadful, appalling, nauseating; horrid, nasty, disagreeable, unpleasant, distasteful; informalterrible, shocking, godawful; beastly; datedcursed, accursed "Caligula was among the most abominable figures in history" antonyms: good, admirable |
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Abysmal |
a·bys·mal əˈbizməl/Submit adjective adjective: abysmal 1. extremely bad; appalling. "the quality of her work is abysmal" synonyms: very bad, dreadful, awful, terrible, frightful, atrocious, disgraceful, deplorable, shameful, hopeless, lamentable; More informalrotten, appalling, crummy, pathetic, pitiful, woeful, useless, lousy, dire, the pits "some of the teaching was abysmal" 2. literary |
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Atrocious |
a·tro·cious əˈtrōSHəs/Submit adjective adjective: atrocious horrifyingly wicked. "atrocious cruelties" synonyms: brutal, barbaric, barbarous, savage, vicious, beastly; More wicked, cruel, nasty, heinous, monstrous, vile, inhuman, black-hearted, fiendish, ghastly, horrible; abominable, outrageous, hateful, disgusting, despicable, contemptible, loathsome, odious, abhorrent, sickening, horrifying, unspeakable, execrable, egregious "atrocious cruelties" antonyms: admirable, kindly of a very poor quality; extremely bad or unpleasant. "he attempted an atrocious imit |
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Savage |
sav·age ˈsavij/Submit adjective adjective: savage 1. (of an animal or force of nature) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled. "tales of a savage beast" synonyms: ferocious, fierce; More wild, untamed, untamable, undomesticated, feral "savage dogs" antonyms: tame cruel and vicious; aggressively hostile. "they launched a savage attack on the budget" synonyms: vicious, brutal, cruel, sadistic, ferocious, fierce, violent, bloody, murderous, homicidal, bloodthirsty; Mor |
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Sadistic |
sa·dis·tic səˈdistik/Submit adjective adjective: sadistic deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others. "she took a sadistic pleasure in tormenting him" synonyms: cruel, barbarous, vicious, brutal, callous, fiendish, cold-blooded, inhuman, ruthless, heartless; perverted "the heroine end |
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Ruthless |
ruth·less ˈro͞oTHləs/Submit adjective adjective: ruthless having or showing no pity or compassion for others. "a ruthless manipulator" synonyms: merciless, pitiless, cruel, heartless, hard-hearted, cold-hearted, cold-blooded, harsh, callous, unmerciful, unforgiving, uncaring, unsympathetic, uncharitable; More remorseless, unbending, inflexible, implacable; brutal, inhuman, inhumane, barbarous, barbaric, savage, sadistic, vicious "ruthless killers" |
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Diabolical |
di·a·bol·i·cal ˌdīəˈbälək(ə)l/Submit adjective adjective: diabolical; adjective: diabolic belonging to or so evil as to recall the Devil. "his diabolical cunning" synonyms: devilish, fiendish, satanic, demonic, demoniacal, hellish, infernal, e |
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Satanic |
sa·tan·ic səˈtanik,sāˈtanik/Submit adjective adjective: satanic of or characteristic of Satan. connected with Satanism. "a satanic cult" extremely evil or wicked. synonyms: diabolical, fiendish, devilish, demonic, demoniacal, ungodly, hellish, infernal, wicked, evil, sinful, iniquitous, nefarious, vile, foul, abominable, unspeakable, loathsome, monstrous, heinous, hideous, horrible, horrifying, shocking, appalling, dreadful, awful, terrible, ghastly, abhorrent, despicable, damnable "a series of s |
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Iniquitous |
in·iq·ui·tous iˈnikwidəs/Submit adjective adjective: iniquitous grossly unfair and morally wrong. "an iniquitous tax" |
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Nefarious |
ne·far·i·ous nəˈferēəs/Submit adjective (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal. "the nefarious activities of the organized-crime syndicates" synonyms: wicked, evil, sinful, iniquitous, egregious, heinous, atrocious, vile, foul, abominable, odious, depraved, monstrous, fiendish, diabolical, unspeakable, despicable; More |
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Depraved |
de·praved dəˈprāvd/Submit adjective adjective: depraved morally corrupt; wicked. "a depraved indifference to human life" synonyms: corrupt, perverted, deviant, degenerate, debased, immoral, unprincipled; More debauched, dissolute, licentious, lecherous, prurient, indecent, sordid; wicked, sinful, vile, iniquitous, nefarious; informalwarpe |
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Inequitable |
in·eq·ui·ta·ble inˈekwədəb(ə)l/Submit adjective unfair; unjust. "the present taxes are inequitable" synonyms: unfair, unjust, unequal, uneven, unbalanced, one-sided, discriminatory, preferential, biased, partisan, partial, prejudiced "inequitable salaries for similar positions" |
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Deference |
def·er·ence ˈdef(ə)rəns/Submit noun humble submission and respect. "he addressed her with the deference due to age" synonyms: respect, respectfulness, dutifulness; More |
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Racketeering |
Racketeering, often associated with organized crime, is the act of offering of a dishonest service (a "racket") to solve a problem that wouldn't otherwise exist without the enterprise offering the service. Racketeering as defined by the RICO act includes a list of 35 crimes.
Define racketeer: one who obtains money by an illegal enterprise usually involving intimidation — racketeer in a sentence. |
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Abscond |
ab·scond əbˈskänd/Submit verb leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft. "she absconded with the remaining thousand dollars" synonyms: run away, escape, bolt, flee, make off, take flight, take off, decamp; More (of someone on ba |
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Allude |
to refer casually or indirectly; make an allusion (usually followed by to): He often alluded to his poverty. 2. to contain a casual or indirect reference (usually followed by to): The letter alludes to something now forgotten. |
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Debase |
to reduce in quality or value; adulterate: They debased the value of the dollar. 2. to lower in rank, dignity, or significance: He wouldn't debase himself by doing manual labor. |
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Debase |
to reduce in quality or value; adulterate: They debased the value of the dollar. 2. to lower in rank, dignity, or significance: He wouldn't debase himself by doing manual labor. |
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Unanimity |
u·na·nim·i·ty ˌyo͞onəˈnimədē/Submit noun agreement by all people involved; consensus. "there is almost complete unanimity on this issue" |
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Vigilant |
vig·i·lant ˈvijələnt/Submit adjective keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. "the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbors" synonyms: watchful, observant, attentive, alert, eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed, on the lookout, on one's toes, on the qui vive; More |
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Resolve |
re·solve rəˈzälv/Submit verb 1. settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter). "the firm aims to resolve problems within 30 days" synonyms: settle, sort out, solve, find a solution to, fix, straighten out, deal with, put right, put to rights, rectify; More 2. decide firmly on a course of action. "she resolved to call Dana as soon as she got home" synonyms: determine, de |
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Vindicate |
vin·di·cate ˈvindəˌkāt/Submit verb clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. "hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict" synonyms: acquit, clear, absolve, exonerate; More show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified. "more sober views were vindicated by events" synonyms: justify, warrant, substantiate, ratify, authenticate, verify, confirm, corroborate, prove, defend, support, back up, bear out, evidence, endorse "I had fully vindica |
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Polarized |
To polarize is to divide. Something that's been polarized has been split into two sides that are so different, it seems as though they're from opposite ends of the ... |
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Preamble |
Preamble definition, an introductory statement; preface; introduction. See more. |
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Preamble |
Preamble definition, an introductory statement; preface; introduction. See more. |
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Ancillary |
Definition of ancillary - providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc. |
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Altruistic |
al·tru·is·tic ˌaltro͞oˈistik/Submit adjective showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish. "it was an entirely altruistic act" synonyms: unselfish, selfless, compassionate, kind, public-spirited; More |
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Insinuating |
in·sin·u·ate inˈsinyo͞oˌāt/Submit verb gerund or present participle: insinuating 1. suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way. "he was insinuating that she had slept her way to the top" synonyms: imply, suggest, hint, intimate, indicate, let it be known, give someone to understand; informalmake out "he insinuated that she lied" 2. maneuver oneself into (a position of favor or office) by subtle manipulation. "she seemed to be taking over, insinuating herself into the family" |
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Deflected |
Deflect is defined as to cause something to change direction, or to deter someone from his/her intended purpose. Read more at http://www.yourdictionary.com/deflect#7YAkVDs4J7ZkyivF.99 |
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Zealot |
zeal·ot ˈzelət/Submit noun plural noun: zealots a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals. synonyms: fanatic, enthusiast, extremist, radical, young Turk, diehard, true believer, activist, militant; More historical a member of an ancie |
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Carnage |
car·nage ˈkärnij/Submit noun the killing of a large number of people. synonyms: slaughter, massacre, mass murder, butchery, bloodbath, bloodletting, gore; More |
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Fear mongering |
fear·mon·ger·ing ˈfirˌməNGəriNG/Submit noun noun: fear-mongering the action of deliberately arousing public fear or alarm about a particular issue. "his campaign for re-election was based on fearmongering and deception" |
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Grandstand |
grand·stand ˈɡran(d)ˌstand/Submit verbderogatory gerund or present participle: grandstanding seek to attract applause or favorable attention from spectators or the media. "they accused him of political grandstanding" |
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Grandstand |
grand·stand ˈɡran(d)ˌstand/Submit verbderogatory gerund or present participle: grandstanding seek to attract applause or favorable attention from spectators or the media. "they accused him of political grandstanding" |
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Enormous |
e·nor·mous iˈnôrməs/Submit adjective very large in size, quantity, or extent. "her enormous blue eyes" synonyms: huge, vast, immense, gigantic, very big, great, giant, massive, colossal, mammoth, tremendous, mighty, monumental, epic, prodigious, mountainous, king-size(d), economy-size(d), titanic, towering, elephantine, gargantuan, Brobdingnagian; More |
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Allegation |
al·le·ga·tion ˌaləˈɡāSH(ə)n/Submit noun a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. "he made allegations of corruption against the administration" synonyms: claim, assertion, charge, accusation, declaration, statement, contention, deposition, argument, affirmation, attestation, grievance; formalaverment "not one of the allegations against my client has been substantiated" |
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Veiled |
veil vāl/Submit verb past tense: veiled; past participle: veiled cover with or as though with a veil. "she veiled her face" synonyms: envelop, surround, swathe, enfold, cover, conceal, hide, screen, shield, cloak, blanket, shroud; More partially conceal, disguise, or obscure. "a thinly veiled threat" synonyms: disguised, camouflaged, masked, covert, hidden, concealed, suppressed, underlying, implicit, implied, ind |
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Veiled |
veil vāl/Submit verb past tense: veiled; past participle: veiled cover with or as though with a veil. "she veiled her face" synonyms: envelop, surround, swathe, enfold, cover, conceal, hide, screen, shield, cloak, blanket, shroud; More partially conceal, disguise, or obscure. "a thinly veiled threat" synonyms: disguised, camouflaged, masked, covert, hidden, concealed, suppressed, underlying, implicit, implied, ind |
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Collusion |
col·lu·sion kəˈlo͞oZHən/Submit noun secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others. "the armed forces were working in collusion with drug traffickers" synonyms: conspiracy, connivance, complicity, intrigue, plotting, secret understanding, collaboration, scheming "there had been collusion between the security forces and paramilit |
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Conspiracy |
con·spir·a·cy kənˈspirəsē/Submit noun noun: conspiracy; plural noun: conspiracies a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful. "a conspiracy to destroy the government" synonyms: plot, scheme, plan, machination, ploy, trick, ruse, subterfuge; informalracket "a conspiracy to manipulate the results" the action of plotting or conspiring. "they were cleared of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice" synonyms: plotting, collusion, intrigue, connivance, machination, collaboration; treason "conspiracy to |
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Ruse |
ruse ro͞oz,ro͞os/Submit noun an action intended to deceive someone; a trick. "Eleanor tried to think of a ruse to get Paul out of the house" synonyms: ploy, stratagem, tactic, scheme, trick, gambit, cunning plan, dodge, subterfuge, machination, wile "his offer to help with my presentation was just a clever ruse" |
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Amnesty |
mnesty (from the Greek ἀμνηστία amnestia, "forgetfulness, passing over") is defined as: "A pardon extended by the government to a group or class of persons, usually for a political offense; the act of a sovereign power officially forgiving certain classes of persons who are subject to trial but have not yet been convicted."[1] It includes more than pardon, inasmuch as it obliterates all legal remembrance of the offense.[2] Amnesty is more and more used to express "freedom" and the time when prisoners can go free. |
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Corroborated
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cor·rob·o·rate kəˈräbəˌrāt/Submit verb past tense: corroborated; past participle: corroborated confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding). "the witness had corroborated the boy's account of the attack" |
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Authenticate |
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ALLNEWSIMAGESBOOKSVIDEOSMAPSSHOPPINGFLIGHTSSEARCH TOOLS Did you mean: Corroborate Dictionary authenticate× au·then·ti·cate ôˈTHen(t)əˌkāt/Submit verb verb: authenticate; 3rd person present: authenticates; past tense: authenticated; past participle: authenticated; gerund or present participle: authenticating prove or show (something, especially a claim or an artistic work) to be true or genuine. "they were invited to authenticate artifacts from the Italian Renaissance" synonyms: verify, validate, prove, substantiate, corroborate, confirm, support, back up, attest to, give credence to More "the evidence will authenticate his claim" validate, ratify, confirm, seal, sanction, endorse "a mandate authenticated by the popular vote" validate. "the nationalist statements authenticated their leadership among the |
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Substantiate |
sub·stan·ti·ate səbˈstan(t)SHēˌāt/Submit verb verb: substantiate; 3rd person present: substantiates; past tense: substantiated; past participle: substantiated; gerund or present participle: substantiating provide evidence to support or prove the truth of. "they had found nothing to substantiate the allegations" synonyms: prove, show to be true, give substance to, support, uphold, bear out, justify, vindicate, validate, corroborate, verify, authenticate, confirm, endorse, give credence to "can you substantiate your allegations?" antonyms: disprove |
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Acquit |
ac·quit əˈkwit/Submit verb verb: acquit; 3rd person present: acquits; past tense: acquitted; past participle: acquitted; gerund or present participle: acquitting 1. free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty. "she was acquitted on all counts" synonyms: clear, exonerate, find innocent, absolve; More discharge, release, free, set free; informallet off (the hook); formalexculpate "the jury acquitted her" antonyms: convict 2. conduct oneself or perform in a specified way. "all the young women in the contest acquitted themselves well" |
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Exonerate |
ex·on·er·ate iɡˈzänəˌrāt/Submit verb verb: exonerate; 3rd person present: exonerates; past tense: exonerated; past participle: exonerated; gerund or present participle: exonerating 1. (especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case. "the court-martial exonerated me" synonyms: absolve, clear, acquit, find innocent, discharge; formalexculpate "the inquiry exonerated them" antonyms: charge, convict 2. release someone from (a duty or obligation). synonyms: release, dis |
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Emancipate |
e·man·ci·pate əˈmansəˌpāt/Submit verb verb: emancipate; 3rd person present: emancipates; past tense: emancipated; past participle: emancipated; gerund or present participle: emancipating set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions. "the citizen must be emancipated from the obsessive secrecy of government" synonyms: liberated, independent, unconstrained, uninhibited; free "emancipated women" LAW set (a child) free from the authority of its father or parents. free from slavery. "it is estimated that he emancipated 8,000 slaves" synonyms: free, liberate, set free, release, deliver, discharge; More unchain, unfetter, unshackle, untie, unyoke; raredisenthrall "the young Cowle |
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Inequitable |
in·eq·ui·ta·ble inˈekwədəb(ə)l/Submit adjective adjective: inequitable unfair; unjust. "the present taxes are inequitable" synonyms: unfair, unjust, unequal, uneven, unbalanced, one-sided, discriminatory, preferential, biased, partisan, partial, prejudiced "inequitable sa |
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Partial |
par·tial ˈpärSHəl/Submit adjective adjective: partial 1. existing only in part; incomplete. "a question to which we have only partial answers" synonyms: incomplete, limited, qualified, imperfect, fragmentary, unfinished "a partial recovery" antonyms: complete, total 2. favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased. "the paper gave a distorted and very partial view of the situation" synonyms: biased, prejudiced, partisan, one-sided, slanted, skewed, colored, unbalanced "a very partial view of the situation" antonyms: unbiased having a liking for. "you know I'm partial to b |
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Partial |
par·tial ˈpärSHəl/Submit adjective adjective: partial 1. existing only in part; incomplete. "a question to which we have only partial answers" synonyms: incomplete, limited, qualified, imperfect, fragmentary, unfinished "a partial recovery" antonyms: complete, total 2. favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased. "the paper gave a distorted and very partial view of the situation" synonyms: biased, prejudiced, partisan, one-sided, slanted, skewed, colored, unbalanced "a very partial view of the situation" antonyms: unbiased having a liking for. "you know I'm partial to b |
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Reverence |
rev·er·ence ˈrev(ə)rəns/Submit noun noun: reverence; plural noun: reverences 1. deep respect for someone or something. "rituals showed honor and reverence for the dead" synonyms: high esteem, high regard, great respect, acclaim, admiration, appreciation, estimation, favor "reverence for the countryside" antonyms: scorn archaic a gesture indicative of respect; a bow or curtsy. "the messenger made his reverence" a title given to a member of the clergy, or used in addressing them. noun: His Reverence; nou |
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Partial |
par·tial ˈpärSHəl/Submit adjective adjective: partial 1. existing only in part; incomplete. "a question to which we have only partial answers" synonyms: incomplete, limited, qualified, imperfect, fragmentary, unfinished "a partial recovery" antonyms: complete, total 2. favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased. "the paper gave a distorted and very partial view of the situation" synonyms: biased, prejudiced, partisan, one-sided, slanted, skewed, colored, unbalanced "a very partial view of the situation" antonyms: unbiased having a liking for. "you know I'm partial to b |
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Reverence |
rev·er·ence ˈrev(ə)rəns/Submit noun noun: reverence; plural noun: reverences 1. deep respect for someone or something. "rituals showed honor and reverence for the dead" synonyms: high esteem, high regard, great respect, acclaim, admiration, appreciation, estimation, favor "reverence for the countryside" antonyms: scorn archaic a gesture indicative of respect; a bow or curtsy. "the messenger made his reverence" a title given to a member of the clergy, or used in addressing them. noun: His Reverence; nou |
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Sanctimonious |
sanc·ti·mo·ni·ous ˌsaNG(k)təˈmōnēəs/Submit adjectivederogatory making a show of being morally superior to other people. "what happened to all the sanctimonious talk about putting his family first?" synonyms: self-righteous, holier-than-thou, pious, pietistic, churchy, moralizing, preachy, smug, superior, priggish, hypocritical, insincere; informalgoody-goody "no one wants to |
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Sanctimonious |
sanc·ti·mo·ni·ous ˌsaNG(k)təˈmōnēəs/Submit adjectivederogatory making a show of being morally superior to other people. "what happened to all the sanctimonious talk about putting his family first?" synonyms: self-righteous, holier-than-thou, pious, pietistic, churchy, moralizing, preachy, smug, superior, priggish, hypocritical, insincere; informalgoody-goody "no one wants to |
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Panache |
pa·nache pəˈnaSH,pəˈnäSH/Submit noun 1. flamboyant confidence of style or manner. "he entertained Palm Springs society with great panache" synonyms: flamboyance, confidence, self-assurance, style, flair, elan, dash, verve, zest, spirit, brio, éclat, vivacity, gusto, liveliness, vitality, energy; More 2. |
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Troglodytes |
trog·lo·dyte ˈträɡləˌdīt/Submit noun (especially in prehistoric times) a person who lived in a cave. a hermit. a person who is regarded as being deliberately ignorant or old-fashioned. |
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Panache |
pa·nache pəˈnaSH,pəˈnäSH/ noun 1. 1. flamboyant confidence of style or manner."he entertained Palm Springs society with great panache" 2 synonyms: 3 flamboyance, confidence, self-assurance, style, flair, elan, dash, verve, zest, spirit, brio, éclat, vivacity, gusto, liveliness, vitality, energy; More 4 |
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Myopic |
my·op·ic ˌmīˈäpik/Submit adjective nearsighted. synonyms: nearsighted; shortsighted "a myopic patient" lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight. "the government still has a myopic attitude to public spending" synonyms: unimaginative, un |
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Calamity |
ca·lam·i·ty kəˈlamədē/Submit noun an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster. "the fire was the latest calamity to strike the area" synonyms: disaster, catastrophe, tragedy, cataclysm, adversity, tribulation, affliction, misfortune, misadventure "she has survived more calamities in the past three months than most peop |
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Subverting |
sub·vert səbˈvərt/Submit verb gerund or present participle: subverting undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). "an attempt to subvert democratic government" synonyms: destabilize, unsettle, overthrow, overturn; More |
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Behest |
be·hest bəˈhest/Submit nounliterary a person's orders or command. "they had assembled at his behest" synonyms: instruction, requirement, demand, insistence, bidding, request, wish, desire, will; More |
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Machiavellian |
Mach·i·a·vel·li·an ˌmäkēəˈvelēən,ˌmakēəˈvelēən/Submit adjective 1. cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career. synonyms: devious, cunning, crafty, artful, wily, sly, scheming, treacherous, two-faced, Janus-faced, tricky, double-dealing, unscrupulous, deceitful, dishonest; More 2. |
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Exploit |
ex·ploit verb ikˈsploit/Submit 1. make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). "500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology" synonyms: utilize, harness, use, make use of, turn/put to good use, make the most of, capitalize on, benefit fro |
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Disparity |
dis·par·i·ty dəˈsperədē/Submit noun a great difference. "economic disparities between different regions of the country" synonyms: discrepancy, inconsistency, imbalance; More |
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Stipulation |
stip·u·la·tion ˌstipyəˈlāSH(ə)n/Submit noun a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement. "they donated their collection of prints with the stipulation that they never be publicly exhibited" synonyms: condition, precondition, proviso, provision, prerequisite, specification; More Feedback |
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Arbitrary |
ar·bi·trar·y ˈärbəˌtrerē/Submit adjective based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. "his mealtimes were entirely arbitrary" synonyms: capricious, whimsical, random, chance, unpredictable; More (of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of auth |
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Remiss |
re·miss rəˈmis/Submit adjective lacking care or attention to duty; negligent. "it would be very remiss of me not to pass on that information" synonyms: negligent, neglectful, irresponsible, careless, thoughtless, heedless, lax, slack, slipshod, lackadaisical, derelict; More |
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Calamity |
ca·lam·i·ty kəˈlamədē/Submit noun an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster. "the fire was the latest calamity to strike the area" synonyms: disaster, catastrophe, tragedy, cataclysm, adversity, tribulation, affliction, misfortune, misadventure "she has survived more calamities in the past three months than most people experience in a lifetime" |
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Inertia |
in·er·tia iˈnərSHə/ noun 1. 1. a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged."the bureaucratic inertia of government" |
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Valor |
val·or ˈvalər/Submit noun great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. "the medals are awarded for acts of valor" synonyms: bravery, courage, pluck, nerve, daring, fearlessness, audacity, boldness, dauntlessness, stout-heartedness, heroism, backbone, spirit; More |
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Valor |
val·or ˈvalər/Submit noun great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. "the medals are awarded for acts of valor" synonyms: bravery, courage, pluck, nerve, daring, fearlessness, audacity, boldness, dauntlessness, stout-heartedness, heroism, backbone, spirit; More |
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Considerable |
con·sid·er·a·ble kənˈsid(ə)rəb(ə)l/Submit adjective notably large in size, amount, or extent. "a position of considerable influence" synonyms: sizable, substantial, appreciable, significant; More (of a person) having merit or distinction. "he was a limited, but still considerable, novelist" synonyms: distinguished, noteworthy, important, significant, prominent, eminent, influential, illustrious; More |
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Valor |
val·or ˈvalər/Submit noun great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. "the medals are awarded for acts of valor" synonyms: bravery, courage, pluck, nerve, daring, fearlessness, audacity, boldness, dauntlessness, stout-heartedness, heroism, backbone, spirit; More |
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Considerable |
con·sid·er·a·ble kənˈsid(ə)rəb(ə)l/Submit adjective notably large in size, amount, or extent. "a position of considerable influence" synonyms: sizable, substantial, appreciable, significant; More (of a person) having merit or distinction. "he was a limited, but still considerable, novelist" synonyms: distinguished, noteworthy, important, significant, prominent, eminent, influential, illustrious; More |
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Substantial |
sub·stan·tial səbˈstan(t)SHəl/Submit adjective 1. of considerable importance, size, or worth. "a substantial amount of cash" synonyms: considerable, real, significant, important, notable, major, valuable, useful More 2. concerning the essentials of something. "there was substantial agreement on changing policies" synonyms: fundamental, essential, basic "substantial agre |
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Pretentious |
pre·ten·tious prəˈten(t)SHəs/Submit adjective adjective: pretentious attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed. "a pretentious literary device" synonyms: affected, ostentatious, showy; More overambitious, pompous, artificial, inflated, overblown, high-sounding, flowery, grandiose, elaborate, extravagant, flamboyant, ornate, grandiloquent, magniloquent, sophomoric; informalflashy, highfalutin, fancy-pants, la-di-da, pseudo "Clytemnestra is a |
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Pompous |
pomp·ous ˈpämpəs/Submit adjective adjective: pompous affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important. "a pompous ass who pretends he knows everything" synonyms: self-important, imperious, overbearing, domineering, magisterial, pontifical, sententious, grandiose, affected, pretentious, puffed up, arrogant, vain, haughty, proud, conceited, egotistic, supercilious, condescending, patronizing; More informalsnooty, uppity, uppish "pompous officials" antonyms: modest |
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Superb |
su·perb so͞oˈpərb/Submit adjective adjective: superb 1. excellent. "a superb performance" synonyms: excellent, superlative, first-rate, first-class, outstanding, remarkable, marvelous, magnificent, wonderful, splendid, admirable, noteworthy, impressive, fine, exquisite, exceptional, glorious; More informalgreat, fantastic, fabulous, terrific, super, awesome, ace, cool, A1, brilliant, killer "he scored a superb goal" antonyms: poor, inferior 2. impressively splendid. "a superb Egyptian statue of Osiri |
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Superlative |
su·per·la·tive səˈpərlədiv/Submit adjective adjective: superlative 1. of the highest quality or degree. "a superlative piece of skill" synonyms: excellent, magnificent, wonderful, marvelous, supreme, consummate, outstanding, remarkable, fine, choice, first-rate, first-class, premier, prime, unsurpassed, unequaled, unparalleled, unrivaled, preeminent; More informalcrack, ace, wicked, brilliant "a superlative photographer" antonyms: mediocre 2. |
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Compelling |
com·pel·ling kəmˈpeliNG/Submit adjective evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way. "his eyes were strangely compelling" synonyms: enthralling, captivating, gripping, riveting, spellbinding, mesmerizing, absorbing, irresistible "a compelling performance" not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction. "compelling evidence" synonyms: convincing, persuasive, cogent, irresistible, powerful, strong, wei |
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Captivating |
cap·ti·vat·ing ˈkaptəˌvādiNG/Submit adjective adjective: captivating capable of attracting and holding interest; charming. "a captivating smile" cap·ti· |
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Allure |
al·lure əˈlo͝or/Submit noun noun: allure; plural noun: allures 1. the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating. "people for whom gold holds no allure" synonyms: attraction, lure, draw, pull, appeal, allurement, enticement, temptation, charm, seduction, fascination "the allure of Paris" antonyms: repulsion |
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Provocative |
pro·voc·a·tive prəˈväkədiv/Submit adjective adjective: provocative causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately. "a provocative article" synonyms: annoying, irritating, exasperating, infuriating, maddening, vexing, galling; More insulting, offensive, inflammatory, incendiary, controversial; informalaggravating, in-your-face "provocative re |
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Inflammatory |
in·flam·ma·to·ry inˈflaməˌtôrē/Submit adjective adjective: inflammatory 1. relating to or causing inflammation of a part of the body. synonyms: provocative, incendiary, inflaming, inciting, agitating, stirring, rousing, provoking, fomenting, rabble-rousing, seditious, subversive, mutinous; More fiery, passionate; controversi |
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Subversive |
sub·ver·sive səbˈvərsiv/Submit adjective adjective: subversive 1. seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution. "subversive literature" synonyms: disruptive, troublemaking, inflammatory, insurrectionary; More seditious, revolutionary, rebellious, rebel, renegade, dissident "subversive activities" noun |
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Revolutionary |
rev·o·lu·tion·ar·y ˌrevəˈlo͞oSHəˌnerē/Submit adjective adjective: revolutionary 1. involving or causing a complete or dramatic change. "a revolutionary new drug" synonyms: thoroughgoing, thorough, complete, total, absolute, utter, comprehensive, sweeping, far-reaching, extensive, profound More "revolutionary change" new, novel, original, unusual, unconventional, unorthodox, newfangled, innovative, modern, state-of-the-art, cutting-edge |
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Extensive |
ex·ten·sive ikˈstensiv/Submit adjective adjective: extensive 1. covering or affecting a large area. "an extensive garden" synonyms: large, large-scale, sizable, substantial, considerable, ample, expansive, great, vast "a mansion with extensive grounds" large in amount or scale. "an extensive collection of silver" synonyms: comprehensive, thorough, exhaustive; More broad, wide, wide-ranging, catholic, eclectic "extensive knowledge" 2. (of agriculture) obtai |
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Expansive |
ex·pan·sive ikˈspansiv/Submit adjective adjective: expansive 1. covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive or wide-ranging. "deep, expansive canyons" synonyms: extensive, sweeping, rolling More "expansive grassland" wide-ranging, extensive, broad, wide, comprehensive, thorough, full-scale "expansive coverage" 2. (of a person or thei |
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Provincial |
pro·vin·cial prəˈvin(t)SH(ə)l/ adjective 1. 1. of or concerning a province of a country or empire."provincial elections" 2 synonyms: 3 nonmetropolitan, small-town, nonurban, outlying, rural, country, rustic, backwoods, backwater; More 4 1. 5 2. of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded. |
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Inertia |
in·er·tia iˈnərSHə/ noun 1. 1. a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged."the bureaucratic inertia of government" 2 synonyms: 3 inactivity, inaction, inertness; More 4 2. 5 2. |
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Indiscretion |
in·dis·cre·tion ˌindəˈskreSH(ə)n/Submit noun plural noun: indiscretions behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment. "he knew himself all too prone to indiscretion" synonyms: imprudence, injudiciousness, incaution, irresponsibility; More |
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Tyrant |
ty·rant ˈtīrənt/ noun 1. 1. a cruel and oppressive ruler."the tyrant was deposed by popular demonstrations" 2 synonyms: 3 dictator, despot, autocrat, authoritarian, oppressor; More 4 2. 5 3.
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Vanguard |
van·guard ˈvanˌɡärd/Submit noun a group of people leading the way in new developments or ideas. "the experimental spirit of the modernist vanguard" a position at the forefront of new developments or ideas. "the prototype was in the vanguard of technical development" synonyms: forefront, advance guard, spearhead, front, front line, fore, van, lead, cutting edge; More |
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Subvert |
sub·vert səbˈvərt/Submit verb gerund or present participle: subverting undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). "an attempt to subvert democratic government" synonyms: destabilize, unsettle, overthrow, overturn; More |
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Condemnation |
con·dem·na·tion ˌkändəmˈnāSH(ə)n/Submit noun 1. the expression of very strong disapproval; censure. "there was strong international condemnation of the attack" synonyms: censure, criticism, strictures, denunciation, vilification; More 2. the action of condemning someone to a punishment; sentencing. |
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Predispose |
pre·dis·pose ˌprēdəˈspōz/Submit verb past tense: predisposed; past participle: predisposed make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition. "lack of exercise may predispose an individual to high blood pressure" synonyms: make susceptible, make liable, make prone, make vulnerable, put at risk of More |
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Stipulation |
stip·u·la·tion ˌstipyəˈlāSH(ə)n/Submit noun a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement. "they donated their collection of prints with the stipulation that they never be publicly exhibited" synonyms: condition, precondition, proviso, provision, prerequisite, specification; More |
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Arbitrary |
ar·bi·trar·y ˈärbəˌtrerē/Submit adjective based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. "his mealtimes were entirely arbitrary" synonyms: capricious, whimsical, random, chance, unpredictable; More (of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority. "arbitrary rule by King and bishops has been made impossible" |
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Vivacious |
vi·va·cious vəˈvāSHəs,vīˈvāSHəs/Submit adjective (especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated. synonyms: lively, spirited, bubbly, ebullient, buoyant, sparkling, lighthearted, jaunty, merry, happy, jolly, full of fun, cheery, cheerful, perky, sunny, breezy, enthusiastic, irrepressible, vibrant, vital, zestful, energetic, effervescent, dynamic; More |
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Exploit |
ex·ploit verb ikˈsploit/Submit 1. make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). "500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology" synonyms: utilize, harness, use, make use of, turn/put to good use, make the most of, capitalize on, benefit from; informalcash in on "we should exploit this new technology" noun ˈekˌsploit/Submit |
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Anarchist |
an·ar·chist ˈanərkəst/Submit noun 1. a person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy. synonyms: nihilist, insurgent, agitator, subversive, terrorist, revolutionary, revolutionist, insurrectionist "police said they arrested ten self-styled anarchists" adjective |
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Anarchist |
an·ar·chist ˈanərkəst/Submit noun 1. a person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy. synonyms: nihilist, insurgent, agitator, subversive, terrorist, revolutionary, revolutionist, insurrectionist "police said they arrested ten self-styled anarchists" adjective |
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Dejected |
de·ject·ed dəˈjektəd/Submit adjective sad and depressed; dispirited. "he stood in the street looking dejected" synonyms: downcast, downhearted, despondent, disconsolate, dispirited, crestfallen, disheartened; More |
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Despondent |
de·spond·ent dəˈspändənt/Submit adjective adjective: despondent in low spirits from loss of hope or courage. synonyms: disheartened, discouraged, dispirited, downhearted, downcast, crestfallen, down, low, disconsolate, despairing, wretched; More melancholy, gloomy, morose, dismal, woebegone, miserable, depressed, dejected, sad; informalblue, down in/at the mouth, down in the dumps "they were tired and despondent" antonyms: hopeful, c |
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Diverting |
di·vert dəˈvərt,dīˈvərt/Submit verb gerund or present participle: diverting 1. cause (someone or something) to change course or turn from one direction to another. "a scheme to divert water from the river to irrigate agricultural land" synonyms: reroute, redirect, change the course of, deflect, channel "a plan to divert the Fraser River" 2. distract (someone or their attention) from something. "public relations p |
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Deflect |
de·flect dəˈflekt/Submit verb verb: deflect; 3rd person present: deflects; past tense: deflected; past participle: deflected; gerund or present participle: deflecting cause (something) to change direction by interposing something; turn aside from a straight course. "the bullet was deflected harmlessly into the ceiling" synonyms: turn aside/away, divert, avert, sidetrack; More distract, draw away; block, parry, fend off, stave off "she wanted to deflect attention from herself" (of an object) change direction after hitting something. "the ball deflected off his body" synonyms: bounce, glance, ricochet, carom; More diverge, deviate, veer, swerve, slew "the ball deflected |
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Dynamic |
dy·nam·ic dīˈnamik/Submit adjective 1. (of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. "a dynamic economy" 2. MUSIC relating to the volume of sound produced by an instrument, voice, or recording. "an astounding dynamic range" noun |
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Exert |
ex·ert iɡˈzərt/Submit verb verb: exert; 3rd person present: exerts; past tense: exerted; past participle: exerted; gerund or present participle: exerting 1. apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality). "the moon exerts a force on the Earth" synonyms: bring to bear, apply, exercise, employ, use, utilize, deploy "he exerted considerable pressure on me" 2. make a physical or mental effort. "he needs to exert himself to try to find an answer" synonyms: strive, try hard, make an/every effort, endeavor, do one's best, do one's utmost, give one's all, push oneself, drive oneself, work hard; More informalgo all out, pull out all the stops, bend/lean over b |
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Exploitive |
ex·ploit·a·tive ikˈsploidədiv,ekˈsploidədiv/ adjective adjective: exploitive making use of a situation or treating others unfairly in order to gain an advantage or benefit. "an exploitative form of labor" Feedback |
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Delinquent |
de·lin·quent dəˈliNGkwənt/Submit adjective 1. (typically of a young person or that person's behavior) showing or characterized by a tendency to commit crime, particularly minor crime. "delinquent children" synonyms: lawless, lawbreaking, criminal; More noun |
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Anguish |
an·guish ˈaNGɡwiSH/Submit noun 1. severe mental or physical pain or suffering. "she shut her eyes in anguish" synonyms: agony, pain, torment, torture, suffering, distress, angst, misery, sorrow, grief, heartache, desolation, despair; literarydolor "the anguish of losing her beloved child could only have been compounded by the killer's indifference" |
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Vast |
vast vast/Submit adjective 1. of very great extent or quantity; immense. "a vast plain of buffalo grass" synonyms: huge, extensive, expansive, broad, wide, sweeping, boundless, immeasurable, limitless, infinite; More nounarchaic 1. an immense space. |
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Grave |
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Contend |
con·tend kənˈtend/Submit verb 3rd person present: contends 1. struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger). "she had to contend with his uncertain temper" synonyms: cope with, face, grapple with, deal with, take on, pit oneself against "the pilot had to contend with torrential rain" 2. assert something as a position in an argument. "he contends that the judge was wrong" synonyms: assert, maintain, hold, claim, argue, insist, state, declare, profess, affirm; More |
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Incumbent |
in·cum·bent inˈkəmbənt/Submit adjective 1. necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. "it is incumbent on all decent people to concentrate on destroying this evil" synonyms: necessary for one to, essential that, required that, imperative that; More 2. (of an official or regime) currently holding office. "the incumbent president had been defeated" synonyms: curr |
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Prevalent |
prev·a·lent ˈprev(ə)lənt/Submit adjective adjective: prevalent widespread in a particular area at a particular time. "the social ills prevalent in society today" synonyms: widespread, prevailing, frequent, usual, common, current, popular, general, universal; More endemic, rampant, rife "the trend, predictably enough, is prevalent on the Internet itself" antonyms: rare |
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Pervasive |
per·va·sive pərˈvāsiv/Submit adjective (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people. "ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society" synonyms: prevalent, pervading, permeating, extensive, ubiquitous |
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Sycophant |
syc·o·phant ˈsikəˌfant,ˈsikəfənt/Submit noun a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage. synonyms: yes-man, bootlicker, brown-noser, toady, lickspittle, flatterer, flunky, lackey, spaniel, doormat, stooge, cringer, suck, suck-up "I thought you wanted a competent assistant, not a nodding sycophant" |
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Indemnify |
in·dem·ni·fy inˈdemnəˌfī/Submit verb compensate (someone) for harm or loss. "the amount of insurance that may be carried to indemnify the owner in the event of a loss" secure (someone) against legal responsibility for their actions. "the newspaper could not be forced to indemnify the city for personal-injury liability" |
