Lingo

Opinions

27 Words

14m

denounce
1.
de
nounce
Verb

to publicly express one's disapproval of something or someone

The activist group denounced the government's decision to cut funding for education.

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deplore
2.
dep
lore
Verb

to openly and strongly disapprove or condemn something

The city council deplored the rise in vandalism and called for community intervention.

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object
3.
ob
ject
Noun

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

The sculpture in the museum is an ancient object made of marble.

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reproach
4.
rep
roach
Verb

to blame someone for a mistake they made

Disappointed by his actions, she couldn't help but reproach her brother for neglecting his responsibilities.

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dispute
5.
dis
pute
Verb

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something, facts, etc.

The two colleagues started to dispute the best approach to solving the project's challenges.

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disparage
6.
dis
pa
rage
Verb

to speak negatively about someone, often shaming them

He often disparages his colleagues during team meetings, creating a negative atmosphere.

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grumble
7.
grum
ble
Verb

to complain quietly or softly, often in a way that others cannot hear or understand

She is grumbling because her favorite show is canceled.

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mutter
8.
mu
tter
Verb

to speak in a way that is not clear or easily heard

He muttered a response, and I couldn't quite catch what he said.

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gripe
9.
gripe
Verb

to complain or express dissatisfaction about something

He always gripes about the weather.

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scold
10.
scold
Verb

to criticize in a severe and harsh manner

The manager scolds employees who consistently arrive late to work.

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revile
11.
re
vile
Verb

to criticize someone or something in a harsh insulting manner

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whine
12.
whine
Verb

to produce a high-pitched, unpleasant, screechy sound

While we were cooking, the kettle was whining as it heated up.

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decry
13.
dec
ry
Verb

to openly express one's extreme disapproval or criticism

The activist decried the new policy as harmful to the community.

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rebuke
14.
re
buke
Verb

to strongly criticize someone for their actions or words

She frequently rebukes her children for not completing their chores on time.

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vilify
15.
vi
li
fy
Verb

to spread bad and awful commentaries about someone in order to damage their reputation

The media often vilifies public figures for minor mistakes.

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censure
16.
cen
sure
Verb

to strongly criticize in an official manner

The teacher had to censure a student who consistently disrupted the class.

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reprimand
17.
rep
ri
mand
Verb

to severely criticize or scold someone for their actions or behaviors

The supervisor frequently reprimands team members for unprofessional conduct.

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bad
mouth
Verb

to criticize or speak unfavorably about someone or something, often in an unfair or unkind way.

She often badmouths her competitors in an attempt to gain a competitive edge.

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slander
19.
slan
der
Noun

a false and malicious statement made about someone with the intent to harm their reputation or character

The actress sued for slander after false rumors were spread about her personal life.

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compliment
20.
comp
li
ment
Noun

a comment on a person's looks, behavior, achievements, etc. that expresses one's admiration or praise for them

Giving someone a genuine compliment can brighten their day.

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uphold
21.
up
hold
Verb

to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last

The community members uphold the tradition of holding a yearly charity event to support local causes.

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rejoice
22.
re
joice
Verb

to feel or show great joy, delight, or happiness

The students rejoice when the teacher announces a surprise break from class.

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reprove
23.
re
prove
Verb

to criticize someone for their actions or behavior, often implying a need for correction

The teacher reproved the student for talking during the lecture.

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affirm
24.
a
ffirm
Verb

to strongly and sincerely state that a particular statement or belief is true

In the wedding ceremony, the couple affirmed their commitment to each other with heartfelt vows.

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belittle
25.
be
li
ttle
Verb

to make something or someone seem less important

He often belittles his coworkers' contributions, making them feel undervalued.

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ridicule
26.
ri
di
cule
Verb

to make fun of someone or something

The comedian often ridicules societal norms in his stand-up routines.

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validate
27.
va
li
date
Verb

to confirm or prove the accuracy, authencity, or effectiveness of something

Rigorous testing and positive user feedback validated the reliability of the mobile app.

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