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rebuttal
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noun
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A counterargument or response meant to refute or contradict an opposing argument or claim. |
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relegate
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verb
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To move someone or something to a less important role or status. |
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shoo
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verb
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To make a person or animal go away by making noices and waving one's arms at them. |
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smirk
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noun
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To smile in an uncomplimentary, self-satisfied way. |
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snide
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adjective
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Making derogatory or mocking comments about someone in an indirect way |
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snigger
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verb
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To give a smothered or half-suppressed laugh |
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snippy
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adjective
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Curt or sharp, especially in a condescending way |
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snoop
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verb
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To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs |
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snooty
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adjective
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Showing disapproval or contempt toward others, especially those considered to belong to a lower social class |
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snub
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nounverb noun
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An act of showing disdain or a lack of cordiality by rebuffing or ignoring someone or something |
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snub
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nounverb verb
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Rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully |
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spoilsport
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noun
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Someone who refuses to participate in enjoyable activities, often dampening the mood of others. |
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squabble
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verb
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To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter |
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standoffish
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adjective
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Unfriendly or distant in behavior, often seeming cold or aloof. |
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tattle
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verb
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To report and tell about another's wrongdoing |
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testy
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adjective
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Easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered |
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tiff
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noun
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A petty quarrel, especially one between friends or lovers |
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