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Emoji
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#1081
🚨
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breach
/briːtʃ/
noun, verb
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breached
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breached
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breaches
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breaching
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An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; to break through.
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The company was fined for a breach of contract. |
breach of trust |
A violation of confidence or duty.
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violation, infraction, contravention, infringement, rupture
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compliance, observance, respect
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breach of contract, breach of duty, breach of trust, security breach
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#1082
🥛
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brim
/brɪm/
noun/verb
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brimmed
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brimmed
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brims
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brimming
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The edge of a container; as a verb, to be full to the point of overflowing.
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Her eyes brimmed with tears of joy. |
filled to the brim |
completely full
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edge, rim, lip, overflow, top
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bottom, emptiness
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filled to the brim, brim with joy, brim of the cup
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#1083
🦹
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brigand
/ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/
noun
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A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
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The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains. |
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bandit, outlaw, robber, thief, marauder
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police, protector, guard
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mountain brigand, notorious brigand, brigand attack
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#1084
🎖️
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brigadier
/ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/
noun
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A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
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The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade. |
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commander, officer, general, colonel
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soldier, private
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brigadier general, army brigadier, brigadier rank
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#1085
🚒
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brigade
/brɪˈɡeɪd/
noun
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A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
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The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames. |
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unit, corps, troop, squad, battalion
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individual, lone, solitary
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fire brigade, army brigade, rescue brigade
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#1086
🐴
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bridle
/ˈbraɪ.dəl/
noun/verb
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bridled
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bridled
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bridles
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bridling
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A bridle is a piece of equipment used to control a horse; as a verb, it means to show anger or to restrain.
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The rider tightened the bridle before setting off. |
bridle at |
to take offense at something
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rein, harness, curb, restrain, control
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release, freedom, let go
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tighten the bridle, horse bridle, bridle at remarks
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#1087
🪆
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bric-a-brac
/ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/
noun
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Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
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The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels. |
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knick-knacks, trinkets, ornaments, curios
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valuables, essentials
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antique bric-a-brac, bric-a-brac shop, collection of bric-a-brac, bric-a-brac items
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#1088
💵
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bribe
/braɪb/
verb
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bribed
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bribed
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bribes
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bribing
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To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally, by offering money or gifts.
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The official was caught trying to bribe the inspector. |
accept a bribe |
To take money or gifts illegally to do a favor.
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corrupt, induce, influence, buy off
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refuse, reject, honesty
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take a bribe, offer a bribe, give a bribe, accept a bribe
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#1089
✍️
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brevity
/ˈbrɛvɪti/
noun
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Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
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The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged. |
brevity is the soul of wit |
Conciseness is the essence of intelligence and humor.
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conciseness, terseness, succinctness, economy
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lengthiness, verbosity, wordiness
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brevity of life, brevity of speech, admired for brevity, remarkable brevity
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#1090
📖
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breviary
/ˈbrɛviˌɛri/
noun
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A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
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The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers. |
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prayer book, missal, devotional, liturgy book
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secular book, novel
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Catholic breviary, daily breviary, breviary reading, Roman breviary
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#1091
🏠
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breezeway
/ˈbriːzˌweɪ/
noun
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A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
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The breezeway connected the house to the garage. |
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corridor, walkway, passage, gallery
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blockage, wall
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covered breezeway, breezeway design, house breezeway, breezeway entrance
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#1092
🐎
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breed
/briːd/
verb, noun
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bred
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bred
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breeds
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breeding
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To cause an animal to reproduce; to raise or train; a type or variety of animal or plant.
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They breed horses on their farm. |
born and bred |
Used to indicate someone's native origin and upbringing.
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rear, raise, cultivate, reproduce, nurture
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neglect, destroy, kill
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dog breed, cattle breed, breed horses, breed success
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#1093
🔫
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breech
/briːtʃ/
noun
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The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
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The rifle was loaded through the breech. |
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rear, back, base, butt
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front, muzzle
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breech position, breech birth, rifle breech
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#1094
🌊
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breaker
/ˈbreɪkər/
noun
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A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
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The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity. |
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destroyer, demolisher, interrupter, wave, disrupter
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protector, preserver
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circuit breaker, breaker waves, breaker switch
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#1095
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breadth
/brɛdθ/
noun
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The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
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The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone. |
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width, span, range, scope, extent
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narrowness, limitation
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breadth of knowledge, breadth of experience, breadth of vision
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#1096
⚔️
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brandish
/ˈbrændɪʃ/
verb
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brandished
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brandished
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brandishes
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brandishing
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to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
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He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders. |
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wave, wield, flaunt, display, flourish
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conceal, hide, cover
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brandish a weapon, brandish a knife, brandish a sword, brandish a gun
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#1097
🔥
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brazier
/ˈbreɪziər/
noun
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A container for holding burning coal or charcoal, used for heating or cooking.
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The street vendor cooked chestnuts on a brazier. |
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firepit, stove, burner, heater
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freezer, cooler
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charcoal brazier, iron brazier, brazier fire
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#1098
😏
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brazen
/ˈbreɪzən/
adjective
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Bold and without shame; shameless.
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She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone. |
brazen it out |
To face a difficult situation confidently without showing shame.
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shameless, bold, audacious, impudent
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modest, humble, shy
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brazen act, brazen lie, brazen behavior
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#1099
🔥
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braze
/breɪz/
verb
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brazed
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brazes
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brazing
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To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
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The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak. |
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weld, solder, fuse, bond
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separate, break
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braze metal, braze joint, brazed pipe
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#1100
🐴
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bray
/breɪ/
verb
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brayed
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braying
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To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
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The donkey began to bray loudly in the field. |
bray like a donkey |
To speak or laugh in a loud, harsh, and unpleasant way.
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heehaw, bawl, cry, yell
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whisper, murmur
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bray loudly, donkey bray, braying sound
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#1101
💪
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brawny
/ˈbrɔːni/
adjective
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Physically strong and muscular.
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The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease. |
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muscular, strong, hefty, sturdy, robust
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weak, frail, feeble
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brawny arms, brawny figure, brawny build
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#1102
💪
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brawn
/brɔːn/
noun
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physical strength in contrast to intelligence
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He used his brawn to lift the heavy box. |
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mental ability compared with physical strength
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muscle, strength, power, might
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weakness, frailty
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sheer brawn, physical brawn, use brawn
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#1103
🥊
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brawl
/brɔːl/
noun
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a noisy fight in a public place
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A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night. |
barroom brawl |
a fight that occurs in a bar
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fight, scuffle, clash, fracas
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peace, harmony
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street brawl, drunken brawl, barroom brawl
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#1104
🎶
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bravura
/brəˈvjʊrə/
noun
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a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
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The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound. |
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flair, brilliance, virtuosity, mastery
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clumsiness, mediocrity
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bravura performance, bravura display, bravura style
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#1105
👏
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bravo
/ˈbrɑː.voʊ/
interjection
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used to express approval, admiration, or praise
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The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance. |
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well done, congratulations, excellent, cheers
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boo, disapproval
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shout bravo, bravo performance, bravo actor
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#1106
🦁
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brave
/breɪv/
adjective
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showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
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The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building. |
put on a brave face |
to pretend to be confident and cheerful despite difficulties
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courageous, valiant, fearless, heroic, bold
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cowardly, fearful, timid
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brave man, brave soldier, brave attempt, brave enough
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#1107
💪
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bravado
/brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
noun
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a show of boldness or confidence intended to impress or intimidate
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His speech was full of bravado but lacked real substance. |
show of bravado |
an outward display of confidence or boldness that may not be genuine
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swagger, boastfulness, boldness, bluster
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modesty, humility, shyness
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false bravado, youthful bravado, show of bravado, display of bravado
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#1108
👶
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brattish
/ˈbrætɪʃ/
adjective
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acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
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The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy. |
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spoiled, childish, petulant, rude
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well-behaved, polite, mature
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brattish behavior, brattish attitude, brattish child, brattish manner
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#1109
🎺
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brassy
/ˈbræsi/
adjective
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loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
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She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention. |
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loud, flashy, gaudy, vulgar
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subtle, elegant, refined
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brassy tone, brassy color, brassy necklace, brassy sound
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#1110
😏
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brash
/bræʃ/
adjective
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self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way
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His brash comments offended many people at the meeting. |
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bold, rude, impudent, arrogant, cocky
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polite, humble, modest
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brash attitude, brash behavior, brash style, brash remark
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