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 – Dally
Word of the Day : September 17, 2024 Dally verb DAL-ee What It Means The word dally has a number of meanings. To dally can be to physically linger or dawdle, or to waste time. Dally may also mean "to act playfully," especially in a romantic sense, or "to deal with something lightly or in a way that is not serious." … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dally
Word of the Day – Abhor
Word of the Day : July 1, 2024 Abhor verb ub-HOR What It Means Abhor is synonymous with loathe. Something or someone who is abhorred is regarded with extreme disgust or hatred. // Mariah is an animal rights activist who abhors any and all mistreatment of animals. See the entry > ABHOR in Context "While Anne's embarrassed by the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Abhor
Word of the Day – Hue and Cry
Word of the Day : June 20, 2024 Hue and Cry noun HYOO-und-KRYE What It Means Hue and cry refers to a clamor of alarm or protest in response to something. It can also be used as a synonym of hubbub to refer to general noise or uproar.// After the popular professor was fired by the college, there was … Continue reading Word of the Day – Hue and Cry
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