Word of the Day : January 7, 2025 Beleaguer verb bih-LEE-gur What It Means To beleaguer a person, business, etc. is to cause them constant or repeated trouble. Beleaguer is also sometimes used as a synonym of besiege. // The coach, beleaguered by the media and fans for his poor decision-making during games, has been fired. // The novel is set … Continue reading Word of the Day : Beleaguer
Word of the Day – Deter
Word of the Day : September 26, 2024 Deter verb dih-TER What It Means To deter someone is to discourage or prevent them from acting. To deter a thing is to stop or limit it. // The heavy fines aim to deter people from dumping garbage here. // The device is designed to deter automobile theft. See the entry > … Continue reading Word of the Day – Deter
Word of the Day – Underwhelm
Word of the Day : April 19, 2024 Underwhelm verb un-der-WELM What It Means To underwhelm someone is to fail to impress or excite them. // Despite the hype, the movie underwhelmed most reviewers, who criticized its slow pace and poor special effects. See the entry > UNDERWHELM In Context "Wake me up when NBA All-Star Weekend ends. … Continue reading Word of the Day – Underwhelm
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