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scorn - Feel or express contempt or derision for

With just a blank expression, Simon was able to scorn the mediocre singer who auditioned for him.

noun

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Bad / Hostile

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snarl - An act or sound of snarling

Whenever Patty's dog would try to make a snarl at intruders, it ended up looking like a grin.

verb

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Good / New

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embark - To start or engage in a new project, activity, or course of action.

She decided to embark on a new career in digital marketing.

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antagonize - To cause someone to become hostile or angry.

When he met someone new, he was honest about his political point of view though he knew there was a risk it would antagonize the other person.

verb

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belittle - To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect.

A good rule of interpersoanl relationships is: Don’t belittle others just to make yourself feel better.

adjective

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Good / Good

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sacred - Something that is considered to be of divine or religious significance, often regarded with deep respect and reverence.

The ancient temple was a sacred site, where people traveled from all over the world to see.

verb

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Bad / Weak

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snap - To break suddenly.

When Phil was climbing the ladder, he saw that one of its rungs had started to break,and would snap completely if he stepped on it.

noun

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Bad / Unhappy

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trauma - A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, especially one with lasting emotional impact; a psychological or emotional wound, often resulting from an intense or life-threatening event.

Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person’s mental health

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Other / Other

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aftermath - The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.

In the aftermath of the earthquake, rescue teams worked day and night.

adjective

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Bad / Uncomfortable

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finicky - Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail

Laura was so skinny because she was a very finicky eater, only liking foods prepared in a very specific way.

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Other / Shape

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dent - To make a slight hollow or depression in a surface by impact or pressure.

The car’s door was dented when it was accidentally hit by a shopping cart.

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Other / Inward

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prissy - Fussily and excessively respectable

At dinner, Mary's new suitor was subject to her prissy aunt Maggie, who barely acknowledged him.