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abase (verb) "God can change the lowest to the highest, abase the proud, and raise the humble." Horace |
Definition: to reduce or lower, as in rank, office, reputation, or estimation Synonyms: degrade, humiliate Antonyms: exalt, dignify |
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combatant (noun, adjective) "War hath no fury like a non-combatant." Charles Edward Montague |
Definition: a person or group that fights; disposed to fight Synonyms: warrior, belligerent Antonyms: civilian, affiliated |
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impenitent (adjective) "PIANO, n. A parlor utensil for subduing the impenitent visitor. It is operated by pressing the keys of the machine and the spirits of the audience." Ambrose Bierce |
Definition: not feeling regret about one's sin or sins Synonyms: obdurate, remorseless Antonyms: repentant, ashamed |
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probe (verb, noun) "I look only to the good qualities of men. Not being faultless myself, I won't presume to probe into the faults of others." Mahatma Ghandi |
Definition: to search into or examine thoroughly; act of probing; an instrument used for probing or investigation Synonyms: scrutinize, survey Antonyms: glimpse, browse |
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actuate (verb) "Since I couldn't actuate the things that I wanted to do, the only weapon I had was to say no." Sidney Poitier |
Definition: to put into action or incite Synonyms: motivate, activate Antonyms: impede, stop |
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dormant (adjective) "I'd rather die enormous than live dormant." Jay-Z |
Definition: in a state of rest or inactivity Synonyms: lethargic, sleeping Antonyms: awake, busy |
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knave (noun) "A fool is often as dangerous to deal with as a knave, and always more incorrigible." Charles Caleb Colton |
Definition: an unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest person Synonyms: scoundrel, rascal Antonyms: angel, hero |
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protract (verb) "Delay always breeds danger; and to protract a great design is often to ruin it." Miguel de Cervantes |
Definition:to draw out or lengthen, especially in time Synonyms: extend, prolong Antonyms: abbreviate, lessen |
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avert (verb) "It was her [Cassandra's] fate always to know the disaster that was coming and be unable to avert it." Edith Hamilton |
Definition:to turn away or to ward off Synonyms: prevent, divert Antonyms: help, aid |
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dubious (adjective) "Indefinite plans get dubious plans." Natalie Goldberg |
Definition: marked by or occasioning doubt Synonyms: uncertain, questionable Antonyms: sure, positive |
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legion (noun, adjective) "Chain up the unruly legion of thy breast. Lead thine own captivity captive, and be Caesar within thyself." Thomas Browne |
Definition:a military or semimilitary unit, very great in number Synonyms: battalion, multitude Antonyms: few, handful |
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quarry (noun, verb) "Chain up the unruly legion of thy breast. Lead thine own captivity captive, and be Caesar within thyself." Thomas Browne |
Definition:an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc; to make a quarry in; to obtain something from a quarry Synonyms: target, extract Antonyms: hunter, predator |
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boorish (adjective) "Obstinate people can be divided into the opinionated, the ignorant, and the boorish." Aristotle |
Definition:of or like a boor Synonyms: unmannered, crude Antonyms: polite, refined |
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harangue (noun, verb) "Governments harangue about deficits to get more revenue so they can spend more." Allan H. Meltzer |
Definition:a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; to deliver or address in a harangue Synonyms: lecture, rant Antonyms: endorsement, tribute |
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liberality (noun) "Our liberality should not exceed our ability." Marcus Tullius |
Definition:the quality or condition of being liberal in giving; breadth of mind Synonyms: generosity, tolerance Antonyms: greediness, frugality |
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spurn (verb, noun) "Reflect, ere you spurn me, that youth at his sides Wears wings; and once gone all pursuit he derides." Theocritus |
Definition:to treat with contempt; disdainful rejection Synonyms: refuse, despise Antonyms: choose, embrace |
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brunt (noun) "I'm always annoyed about why black people have to bear the brunt of everybody else's contempt. If we are not totally understanding and smiling, suddenly we're demons." Toni Morrison |
Definition:the main force or impact, as of an attack or blow Synonyms: impact, force Antonyms: persuade, unpack |
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harry (verb) "The tragedy of Hollywood is that for over a quarter of a century it was harried by these two illiterate, vindictive women." Jules Dassin |
Definition:to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by or as if by repeated attacks Synonyms: ravage, worry Antonyms: entice, persuade |
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plaintiff (noun) "When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff." Cicero |
Definition:a person who brings suit in a court Synonyms: complainant, accuser Antonyms: defendant, suspect |
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subterfuge (noun) "Wrong is wrong; no fallacy can hide it, no subterfuge cover it so shrewdly but that the All-Seeing One will discover and punish it." Antoine Rivarol |
Definition:an artifice or expedient used to evade a rule, escape a consequence or hide something Synonyms: stratagem, trick Antonyms: honesty, openness |
