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a person who takes part in a crime
Synonyms: partner in crime, confederate |
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to destroy completely
Synonyms: obliterate, decimate, demolish
Antonyms: foster, promote, encourage, nurture |
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unreasonable; based on one's wishes or whims without regard for reason or fairness
Synonyms: capricious, high-handed, autocratic
Antonyms: reasoned, rational, objective, equitable |
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shameless, impudent; made of brass
Synonyms: saucy, bold
Antonyms: deferential, respectful, self effacing |
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a substance that causes or hastens a chemical reaction; any agent that causes change
Synonyms: stimulus, spur, instigator |
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a large-scale departure or flight
Synonyms: emigration, escape, hegira
Antonyms: immigration, influx, arrival, entrance |
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to make easier; to assist
Synonyms: ease, smooth the way, simplify
Antonyms: hamper, hinder, obstruct, impede |
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not able to be corrected; beyond control
Synonyms: unruly, intractable, incurable, inveterate
Antonyms: tractable, docile, curable, reparable |
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hidden, present but not realized
Synonyms: dormant, inactive, undeveloped
Antonyms: exposed, manifest, evident |
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given to fighting; active and aggressive in support of a cause; an activist
Synonyms: truculent
Antonyms: unassertive, peaceable, passive |
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