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to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less, to bullify, to deduct, omit
syn: diminish, decrease, subside, let up |
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over excessive praise, flattery
syn: adoration, idolization, hero-worship |
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an object of intense dislike, a curse or strong denunciation
syn: malediction, imprecation, abomination |
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shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom
syn: shrewd, acute, sagacious, judicious, wily |
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a greedy desire, particularly for wealth
syn: cupidity, rapacity, acquisitiveness |
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deserving blame
syn: guilty, delinquent, peccant, blameworthy |
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tending to delay or procrastinate, not prompt
syn: stalling, slow, tardy, laggard |
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conspicuous, standing out from the mass
syn: glaring, flagrant, blatant |
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