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Emoji
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#2491
😬
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discomfiting
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/
adjective
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Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
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His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats. |
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embarrassing, awkward, unsettling, disturbing, troubling
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comforting, reassuring, soothing
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discomfiting silence, discomfiting truth, discomfiting situation
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#2492
⚠️
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discredit
/dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/
verb, noun
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discredited
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discredited
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discredits
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discrediting
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To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
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The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public. |
bring into discredit |
Cause someone or something to lose reputation or credibility.
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dishonor, disgrace, defame, undermine, disrepute
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credit, honor, respect
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discredit theory, discredit evidence, bring discredit, discredit witness
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#2493
🔎
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discover
/dɪˈskʌvər/
verb
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discovered
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discovered
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discovers
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discovering
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To find something unexpectedly or for the first time.
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She discovered a hidden waterfall in the forest. |
discover oneself |
To find out about one’s true nature or capabilities.
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find, detect, uncover, reveal, unearth
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lose, miss, conceal
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discover truth, discover talent, discover new, discover hidden
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#2494
💬
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discourse
/ˈdɪskɔːrs/
noun, verb
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discoursed
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discoursed
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discourses
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discoursing
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Written or spoken communication or debate.
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The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy. |
political discourse |
The ways of discussing or debating political matters.
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dialogue, discussion, conversation, debate, talk
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silence, quiet, muteness
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academic discourse, public discourse, discourse analysis, discourse on
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#2495
🚫
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discountenance
/dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/
verb
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discountenanced
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discountenanced
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discountenances
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discountenancing
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To disapprove of or discourage something.
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The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams. |
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disapprove, discourage, oppose, frown upon
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encourage, approve, support
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strongly discountenance, openly discountenance, discountenance behavior
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#2496
💸
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discount
/ˈdɪskaʊnt/
noun, verb
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discounted
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discounted
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discounts
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discounting
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A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
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The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics. |
discount rate |
The interest rate charged to commercial banks by a central bank.
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reduction, markdown, rebate, deduction, concession
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surcharge, premium, markup
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offer discount, receive discount, discount price, trade discount
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#2497
🎶
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discordant
/dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/
adjective
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disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
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The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears. |
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conflicting, clashing, jarring, dissonant
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harmonious, agreeable
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discordant voices, discordant note, discordant relationship
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#2498
⚡
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discord
/ˈdɪskɔːrd/
noun
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disagreement or conflict between people
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There was growing discord among the team members. |
sow discord |
to cause conflict or disagreement
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conflict, strife, friction, dispute, disharmony
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harmony, agreement, peace
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political discord, family discord, sow discord
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#2499
⛔
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discontinuance
/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/
noun
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the act of stopping something, especially permanently
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The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers. |
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termination, cessation, suspension, end
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continuation, resumption
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discontinuance of service, sudden discontinuance, discontinuance notice
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#2500
😢
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disconsolate
/dɪsˈkɒnsələt/
adjective
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very unhappy and unable to be comforted
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She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news. |
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inconsolable, heartbroken, despondent, sorrowful
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cheerful, happy, comforted
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disconsolate child, disconsolate face, feel disconsolate
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#2501
🔌
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disconnect
/ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/
verb
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disconnected
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disconnected
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disconnects
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disconnecting
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to detach or separate from a connection or source
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Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet. |
disconnect from reality |
to lose touch with what is actually happening
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detach, unplug, separate, sever, cut off
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connect, attach, join
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disconnect a call, disconnect the power, disconnect service, emotional disconnect
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#2502
😕
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disconcert
/ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/
verb
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disconcerted
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disconcerted
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disconcerts
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disconcerting
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To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.
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The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team. |
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confuse, unsettle, disturb, fluster
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reassure, comfort, encourage
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disconcert the audience, disconcert with questions, somewhat disconcert
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#2503
😳
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discompose
/ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/
verb
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discomposed
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discomposed
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discomposes
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discomposing
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To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
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The unexpected question seemed to discompose her. |
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disturb, unsettle, agitate, confuse
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compose, calm, soothe
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discompose the audience, discompose someone, discompose with questions
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#2504
🙇
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discommode
/ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/
verb
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discommoded
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discommoded
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discommodes
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discommoding
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To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
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I hope my request does not discommode you. |
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inconvenience, trouble, bother, annoy
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assist, accommodate, help
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discommode the guests, discommode someone, slightly discommode
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#2505
😖
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discomfort
/dɪsˈkʌmfərt/
noun
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A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
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She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back. |
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pain, unease, awkwardness, irritation
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comfort, ease, relief
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physical discomfort, social discomfort, discomfort level
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#2506
💸
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disburse
/dɪsˈbɜːrs/
verb
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disbursed
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disbursed
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disburses
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disbursing
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to pay out money, especially from a fund
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The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families. |
disburse funds |
to officially pay out money from an account or treasury
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pay, expend, distribute, allocate, release
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collect, withhold
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disburse money, disburse funds, disburse payment, disburse amount
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#2507
😓
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discomfit
/dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/
verb
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discomfited
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discomfited
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discomfits
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discomfiting
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to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
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The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate. |
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embarrass, unsettle, discomfort, confuse, fluster
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comfort, reassure, soothe
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discomfit the enemy, discomfit the audience, completely discomfit
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#2508
🤯
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discombobulated
/ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/
adjective
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confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
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She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news. |
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confused, bewildered, flustered, puzzled, distracted
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composed, calm, collected
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feel discombobulated, look discombobulated, completely discombobulated
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#2509
😵
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discombobulate
/ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/
verb
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discombobulated
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discombobulated
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discombobulates
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discombobulating
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to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
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The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him. |
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confuse, bewilder, perplex, fluster, baffle
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clarify, reassure, organize
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discombobulate someone, completely discombobulate, utterly discombobulate
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#2510
🎨
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discolor
/dɪsˈkʌlər/
verb
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discolored
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discolored
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discolors
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discoloring
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to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
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The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun. |
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fade, stain, tarnish, bleach, blotch
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brighten, polish, clean
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discolor the fabric, discolor the skin, discolor over time
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#2511
📢
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disclose
/dɪsˈkloʊz/
verb
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disclosed
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disclosed
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discloses
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disclosing
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to make something known; to reveal information that was previously secret or hidden
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The company refused to disclose details of the agreement. |
full disclosure |
being completely open and honest about all relevant information
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reveal, expose, uncover, divulge, announce
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conceal, hide, suppress
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disclose information, disclose details, disclose identity, disclose agreement
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#2512
🙅♂️
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disclaim
/dɪsˈkleɪm/
verb
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disclaimed
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disclaimed
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disclaims
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disclaiming
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to deny responsibility or connection with something
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The company disclaimed responsibility for the accident. |
disclaim responsibility |
to deny being responsible for something
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deny, repudiate, renounce, reject
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accept, acknowledge
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disclaim responsibility, disclaim ownership, disclaim liability, disclaim interest
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#2513
📏
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discipline
/ˈdɪsəplɪn/
noun
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the practice of training people to obey rules or self-control
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Good discipline is essential for success in school. |
self-discipline |
the ability to control one's own behavior and actions
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order, control, training, restraint, regulation
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chaos, disorder, indiscipline
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strict discipline, military discipline, academic discipline, maintain discipline
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#2514
⚖️
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disciplinary
/ˈdɪsəplɪˌnɛri/
adjective
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relating to the enforcement of rules and correction of behavior
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The employee was warned after a disciplinary hearing. |
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punitive, corrective, regulatory, controlling
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permissive, lenient
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disciplinary action, disciplinary hearing, disciplinary rules, disciplinary measures
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#2515
👨🏫
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disciple
/dɪˈsaɪpəl/
noun
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a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosophy
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He was a devoted disciple of the famous philosopher. |
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follower, adherent, pupil, devotee, believer
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leader, teacher, master
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loyal disciple, devoted disciple, disciple of Christ, disciple of Buddha
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#2516
💨
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discharge
/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
verb
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discharged
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discharged
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discharges
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discharging
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to release from a duty, responsibility, or place; to let something out
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The hospital decided to discharge the patient after a full recovery. |
discharge one's duty |
to fulfill one's responsibility
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release, emit, expel, dismiss, free
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retain, hold, keep
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discharge a patient, discharge responsibility, discharge duties, discharge cargo
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#2517
🧐
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discerning
/dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
adjective
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having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
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He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details. |
discerning taste |
ability to appreciate and judge good quality
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perceptive, insightful, judicious, astute
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unperceptive, undiscerning
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discerning reader, discerning customer, discerning eye, discerning taste
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#2518
🔍
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discernible
/dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/
adjective
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able to be seen, recognized, or understood
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There was a discernible change in his behavior. |
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perceptible, noticeable, visible, detectable
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imperceptible, invisible
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discernible change, discernible difference, discernible pattern, discernible effect
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#2519
👀
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discern
/dɪˈsɜːrn/
verb
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discerned
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discerned
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discerns
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discerning
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to recognize or understand something with difficulty
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It was hard to discern the figure in the dark. |
discern the truth |
to recognize or figure out what is true
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detect, perceive, distinguish, identify, notice
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ignore, overlook, miss
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discern details, discern truth, discern difference, discern pattern
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#2520
🗑️
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discard
/dɪsˈkɑːrd/
verb
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discarded
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discarded
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discards
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discarding
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to throw away something that is no longer needed
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She decided to discard the old clothes. |
discard old habits |
to stop following old behaviors or practices
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abandon, throw away, remove, get rid of
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keep, retain, preserve
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discard clothes, discard waste, discard items, discard habits
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