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besmirch - To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something

The police apologized after arresting Sally by mistake for shoplifting, but she felt that the rumors it caused left her reputation besmirched.

noun

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Bad / Crazy

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weirdo - A person whose dress or behavior seems strange

The weirdo kept peeking at everyone from behind the bushes.

adjective

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Bad / Strange

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inconceivable - Not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable

When Roger Banister ran the first mile in under 4 minutes, he achieved what people had thought was an inconceivable accomplishment.

adjective

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Good / Calm

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ascetic - Practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, often for religious reasons.

She adopted an ascetic lifestyle, giving up social media, junk food, and shopping.

verb

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Bad / Dislike

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abhor - To hate something

Gail and Samantha were sisters who loved to do things together, except that Gail loved the opera, and Samantha abhorred going to the opera.

noun

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Bad / Dishonest

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decoy - An object made to resemble something else, to lure someone into a trap.

The spies set up a decoy vehicle, that looked the same as their own car, to mislead their pursuers.

adjective

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Good / Pleasure

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nostalgic - To think affectionately about experiences you had in the past.

When I visited the neighborhood where I grew up, I became nostalgic about those wonderful years of my youth.

verb

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Bad / Steal

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swindle - Use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions

Criminals have recently been swindling people by pretending to be IRS agents and demanding money.

verb

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Other / Fast

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veer - To change direction suddenly

Randy slammed on the brakes when the car in the next lane suddenly veered in front of him.

noun

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scorn - The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt

Sheriff Otto gave his deputy a look of scorn when he asked a silly question.

noun

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Good / Energy

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Motto - A short sentence or phrase that expresses the aims and beliefs of a person, a group, or institution.

My father's motto was 'Integrity and honesty always comes first', and that was reflected in everything he did.

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Other / Shape

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centrality - The state of being central in location or focus.

The centrality of the town square made it a perfect meeting spot.