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come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent.
"300 policemen confronted an equal number of union supporters"
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challenge, square up to, oppose, resist, defy, beard, tackle |
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the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way.
"he explained the reasoning behind his decision at a media conference" |
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stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.
"the decision provoked a storm of protest from civil rights organizations"
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arouse, produce, evoke, cause, give rise to, occasion |
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closed or secured with a long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material.
"he sits by a barred window" |
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| a tool with a flattened or cross-shaped tip that fits into the head of a screw to turn it. |
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an action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law.
"shoplifting was a serious crime"
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offence, unlawful act, illegal act |
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inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another).
"he vowed in silent fervour to avenge their murders"
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take revenge for, take vengeance for, exact retribution for, |
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(among men) a colleague or a fellow member of an organization.
"an old college comrade"
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companion, friend |
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"he was accused of murdering his wife's lover"
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kill, put/do to death, assassinate, execute, liquidate, eliminate |
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the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
"the study finds little evidence of overt discrimination"
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proof, confirmation, verification, affirmation |
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