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abandon
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verb
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To leave someone or something behind permanently or without intending to return. |
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abuse
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nounverb verb
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To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way. |
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abuse
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nounverb noun
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The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury. |
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adversary
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noun
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An enemy or opponent |
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antagonize
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verb
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To cause someone to become hostile or angry. |
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badger
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verb
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To repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone to do something. |
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barb
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noun
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A remark that is funny but unkind. |
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belittle
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verb
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To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect. |
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belligerent
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adjective
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Hostile and aggressive, with an implied threat of violence |
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berate
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verb
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To criticize someone in an angry manner |
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bigot
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noun
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A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles. |
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brazen
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adjective
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Bold and without shame |
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bully
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noun
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Someone who threatens or coerces others who are smaller or weaker |
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chastise
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verb
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To scold or criticize someone severely for doing something wrong. |
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condemn
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verb
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To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds. |
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confront
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verb
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To deal directly with a problem or difficult situation or person. |
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confrontational
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adjective
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Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way. |
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contentious
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adjective
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Likely to cause disagreement or argument |
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denigrate
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verb
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To damage the good name or character of a person. |
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dismissive
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adjective
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Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering |
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