verb

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Bad / Dishonest

Url

downplay - To make something seem less important than it really is.

The government downplayed the water crisis, but when the water levels fell too much, they told people to try to use less water.

noun

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Bad / Afraid

dread - Great fear or apprehension

Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.

noun

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Bad / Weak

Url

drawback - A disadvantage or problem that makes something less attractive.

They liked their apartment, but a major drawback was that it was a 20 minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

verb

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Bad / Afraid

dread - Anticipate with great apprehension or fear

Ben and Betty dreaded walking through the haunted forest, afraid that ghosts could appear at any time.

noun

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Other / Up+Down

Url

downfall - A sudden loss of power, success, or status.

His dishonesty led to his downfall in politics.

verb

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Other / Wet

douse - To pour a liquid over; drench

During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.

verb

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Bad / Small

Url

downsize - To reduce the size, amount, or extent of something.

Bill saved money by moving into a smaller apartment, and tried to downsize his lifestyle and live more simply.

adjective

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Bad / Powerless

docile - Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive

The lion tamer was so talented that any lion near him acted completely docile.

adjective

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Good / Exciting

Url

dramatic - Exciting or full of action and emotion.

There was a dramatic change in the weather overnight, when thunderstorms moved into the area..

noun

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Bad / Small

dollop - A small shapeless mass or blob of something, especially soft food

The pie's recipe called for a dollop of ice cream on top.

adjective

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Bad / Old

doddering - Tremble or totter, typically because of old age

Hiram may have been a doddering old man, but his mind was much steadier than his body.

verb

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Other / Wet

drench - To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.

The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.