2738 lines
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2738 lines
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"betrayal":{
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"the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another":{
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"antonyms":[
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"allegiance",
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"devotion",
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"faithfulness",
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"fealty",
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"fidelity",
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"loyalty",
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"staunchness",
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"steadfastness"
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],
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"examples":[
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"the terrible betrayal of having her best friend reveal her confidences to others"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"dependability",
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"reliability",
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"trustworthiness",
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"defense",
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"protection",
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"safeguard",
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"shield"
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],
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"related":[
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"abandonment",
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"desertion",
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"deceit",
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"deception",
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"double-dealing",
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"duplicity",
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"guile",
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"two-facedness",
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"fraud",
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"informing",
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"lying",
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"snitching",
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"talebearing",
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"trickery"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"backstabbing",
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"business",
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"disloyalty",
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"double cross",
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"faithlessness",
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"falseness",
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"falsity",
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"infidelity",
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"perfidy",
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"sellout",
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"treachery",
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"treason",
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"two-timing",
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"unfaithfulness"
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]
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},
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"bettering":{
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"as in supportive , constructive":{
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"examples":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"near synonyms":[
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"ameliorative",
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"amelioratory",
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"constructive",
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"supportive",
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"gainful",
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"lucrative",
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"remunerative",
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"advisable",
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"desirable",
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"healthful",
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"healthy",
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"salubrious",
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"salutiferous",
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"wholesome",
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"auspicious",
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"promising",
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"propitious",
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"gratifying",
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"rewarding",
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"satisfying",
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"advantageous",
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"benefic",
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"beneficent",
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"beneficial",
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"benignant",
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"favorable",
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"friendly",
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"good",
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"helpful",
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"kindly",
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"profitable",
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"salutary"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"bad",
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"disadvantageous",
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"unfavorable",
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"unfriendly",
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"unhelpful",
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"unprofitable",
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"damaging",
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"deleterious",
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"harmful",
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"injurious",
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"insalubrious"
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],
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"antonyms":[]
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},
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"to be greater, better, or stronger than":{
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"examples":[
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"this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"beating",
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"eclipsing",
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"exceeding",
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"excelling",
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"outclassing",
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"outdistancing",
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"outdoing",
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"outgunning",
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"outmatching",
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"outshining",
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"outstripping",
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"overtopping",
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"surpassing",
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"topping",
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"towering (over)",
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"transcending"
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],
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"near synonyms":[
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"one-upping",
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"outpacing",
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"outracing",
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"outrunning",
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"overpassing",
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"besting",
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"clobbering",
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"conquering",
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"crushing",
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"defeating",
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"drubbing",
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"licking",
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"mastering",
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"outcompeting",
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"outperforming",
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"overcoming",
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"overmatching",
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"prevailing (over)",
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"routing",
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"shaming",
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"skunking",
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"subduing",
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"surmounting",
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"thrashing",
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"trimming",
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"triumphing (over)",
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"trouncing",
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"walloping",
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"whipping",
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"winning (against)",
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"worsting",
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"outbalancing",
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"outweighing",
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"overbearing",
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"overshadowing",
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"trumping"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"losing (to)"
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],
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"antonyms":[]
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},
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"to make better":{
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"examples":[
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"social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"ameliorating",
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"amending",
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"enhancing",
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"enriching",
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"helping",
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"improving",
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"meliorating",
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"perfecting",
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"refining",
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"upgrading"
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],
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"near synonyms":[
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"correcting",
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"emending",
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"rectifying",
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"reforming",
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"remediating",
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"remedying",
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"editing",
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"fine-tuning",
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"redrafting",
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"refurbishing",
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"rehabbing",
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"rehabilitating",
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"revamping",
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"revising",
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"reworking",
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"beefing (up)",
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"boosting",
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"fortifying",
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"intensifying",
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"reinforcing",
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"reenforcing",
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"strengthening",
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"fining",
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"honing",
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"polishing",
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"retouching",
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"touching up"
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"damaging",
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"endamaging",
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"harming",
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"hurting",
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"impairing",
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"injuring",
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"spoiling",
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"tarnishing",
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"vitiating",
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"blemishing",
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"blighting",
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"defacing",
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"disfiguring",
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"flawing",
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"marring",
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"diminishing",
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"lessening",
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"lowering",
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"reducing"
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],
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"antonyms":[
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"worsening"
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]
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},
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"type":[
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"adjective",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"betide":{
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"to take place":{
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"examples":[
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"we will be happy in our new home, whatever may betide"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"be",
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"befall",
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"chance",
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"come",
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"come about",
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"come down",
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"come off",
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"cook",
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"do",
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"go down",
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"go on",
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"hap",
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"happen",
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"occur",
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"pass",
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"transpire"
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],
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"related":[
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"break",
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"develop",
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"rise",
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"shape (up)",
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"arise",
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"come up",
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"crop (up)",
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"materialize",
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"spring (up)",
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"intervene",
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"fall out",
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"follow",
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"result",
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"turn out",
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"go off",
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"proceed"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[]
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},
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"type":[
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"betrayer":{
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"a person who provides information about another's wrongdoing":{
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"examples":[
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"the arrested drug dealer vowed that he would get his revenge on his betrayer"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"canary",
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"deep throat",
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"fink",
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"informant",
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"informer",
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"nark",
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"rat",
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"rat fink",
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"snitch",
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"snitcher",
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"squealer",
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"stool pigeon",
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"stoolie",
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"talebearer",
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"tattler",
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"tattletale",
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"telltale",
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"whistle-blower"
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],
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"related":[
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"collaborator",
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"blabber",
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"blabbermouth",
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"gossip",
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"gossiper",
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"leaker",
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"snoop",
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"snooper",
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"spy",
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"notifier"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[]
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},
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"one who betrays a trust or an allegiance":{
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"examples":[
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"the betrayer of Anne Frank's family in Amsterdam has never been identified for certain"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"apostate",
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"backstabber",
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"double-crosser",
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"double-dealer",
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"Judas",
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"quisling",
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"recreant",
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"serpent",
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"snake",
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"traitor",
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"turncoat"
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],
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"related":[
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"accommodationist",
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"collaborationist",
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"collaborator",
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"sellout",
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"subversive",
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"subverter",
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"coconspirator",
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"conspirator",
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"intriguer",
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"plotter",
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"schemer",
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"defector",
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"deserter",
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"renegade",
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"blabbermouth",
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"gossip",
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"gossiper",
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"gossipmonger",
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"informant",
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"informer",
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"rat",
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"rumormonger",
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"snitch",
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"snitcher",
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"squealer",
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"stool pigeon",
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"talebearer",
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"talker",
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"tattler",
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"tattletale",
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"telltale"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[]
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},
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"type":[
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"betided":{
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"to take place":{
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"examples":[
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"we will be happy in our new home, whatever may betide"
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],
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"synonyms":[
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"befell",
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"came",
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"came about",
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"came down",
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"came off",
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"chanced",
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"cooked",
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"did",
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"happed",
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"happened",
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"occurred",
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"passed",
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"transpired",
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"was",
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"went down",
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"went on"
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],
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"near synonyms":[
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"broke",
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"developed",
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"rose",
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"shaped (up)",
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"arose",
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"came up",
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"cropped (up)",
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"materialized",
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"sprang (up)",
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"sprung (up)",
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"intervened",
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"fell out",
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"followed",
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"resulted",
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"turned out",
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"proceeded",
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"went off"
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],
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"near antonyms":[],
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||
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"antonyms":[]
|
||
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|
},
|
||
|
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"type":[
|
||
|
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"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
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},
|
||
|
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"betrothing":{
|
||
|
|
"as in promising , affiancing":{
|
||
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"examples":[],
|
||
|
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"synonyms":[],
|
||
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"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
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"affiancing",
|
||
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"committing",
|
||
|
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"engaging",
|
||
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"pledging",
|
||
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"promising",
|
||
|
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"proposing",
|
||
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"espousing",
|
||
|
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"marrying",
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||
|
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"wedding",
|
||
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"remarrying"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
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"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"divorcing",
|
||
|
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"separating (from)"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
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"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
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"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"bets":{
|
||
|
|
"the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"she offered the bet of a free lunch if her team won the World Series"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"stakes",
|
||
|
|
"wagers"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"collaterals",
|
||
|
|
"handles",
|
||
|
|
"jackpots",
|
||
|
|
"kitties",
|
||
|
|
"pools",
|
||
|
|
"pots"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"a person or thing that is chosen":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"choices",
|
||
|
|
"chosen",
|
||
|
|
"picks",
|
||
|
|
"selections"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"favorites",
|
||
|
|
"likes",
|
||
|
|
"likings",
|
||
|
|
"preferences",
|
||
|
|
"electives",
|
||
|
|
"options",
|
||
|
|
"appointments",
|
||
|
|
"designations",
|
||
|
|
"nominations",
|
||
|
|
"appointees",
|
||
|
|
"candidates",
|
||
|
|
"nominees",
|
||
|
|
"selectees",
|
||
|
|
"preselections"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"gambles",
|
||
|
|
"goes",
|
||
|
|
"lays",
|
||
|
|
"plays",
|
||
|
|
"puts",
|
||
|
|
"stakes",
|
||
|
|
"wagers"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bids",
|
||
|
|
"offers",
|
||
|
|
"adventures",
|
||
|
|
"chances",
|
||
|
|
"hazards",
|
||
|
|
"speculates",
|
||
|
|
"ventures",
|
||
|
|
"endangers",
|
||
|
|
"imperils",
|
||
|
|
"jeopardizes"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun",
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betrays":{
|
||
|
|
"to be unfaithful or disloyal to":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"childhood friends of movie stars often betray them by telling their secrets to the supermarket tabloids"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"backstabs",
|
||
|
|
"crosses",
|
||
|
|
"double-crosses",
|
||
|
|
"sells (out)",
|
||
|
|
"two-times"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"gives away",
|
||
|
|
"informs (on)",
|
||
|
|
"peaches",
|
||
|
|
"rats (on)",
|
||
|
|
"shops",
|
||
|
|
"snitches (on)",
|
||
|
|
"splits (on)",
|
||
|
|
"tells (on)",
|
||
|
|
"turns in"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"defends",
|
||
|
|
"guards",
|
||
|
|
"protects",
|
||
|
|
"safeguards",
|
||
|
|
"saves",
|
||
|
|
"shields"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"stands by"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to make known (something abstract) through outward signs":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bespeaks",
|
||
|
|
"communicates",
|
||
|
|
"declares",
|
||
|
|
"demonstrates",
|
||
|
|
"displays",
|
||
|
|
"evinces",
|
||
|
|
"exposes",
|
||
|
|
"gives away",
|
||
|
|
"manifests",
|
||
|
|
"reveals",
|
||
|
|
"shows"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bares",
|
||
|
|
"discloses",
|
||
|
|
"unbosoms",
|
||
|
|
"uncloaks",
|
||
|
|
"uncovers",
|
||
|
|
"advertises",
|
||
|
|
"airs",
|
||
|
|
"announces",
|
||
|
|
"blazes",
|
||
|
|
"broadcasts",
|
||
|
|
"placards",
|
||
|
|
"proclaims",
|
||
|
|
"publicizes",
|
||
|
|
"sounds",
|
||
|
|
"trumpets",
|
||
|
|
"projects"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"belies",
|
||
|
|
"misrepresents",
|
||
|
|
"distorts",
|
||
|
|
"falsifies",
|
||
|
|
"garbles",
|
||
|
|
"twists",
|
||
|
|
"camouflages",
|
||
|
|
"disguises",
|
||
|
|
"gilds",
|
||
|
|
"glosses (over)",
|
||
|
|
"varnishes",
|
||
|
|
"whitewashes",
|
||
|
|
"conceals",
|
||
|
|
"counterfeits",
|
||
|
|
"covers",
|
||
|
|
"hides",
|
||
|
|
"masks",
|
||
|
|
"obscures",
|
||
|
|
"occludes",
|
||
|
|
"veils"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"she was betrayed by a false show of friendship into covering up the crime"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"allures",
|
||
|
|
"baits",
|
||
|
|
"beguiles",
|
||
|
|
"decoys",
|
||
|
|
"entices",
|
||
|
|
"leads on",
|
||
|
|
"lures",
|
||
|
|
"seduces",
|
||
|
|
"solicits",
|
||
|
|
"tempts"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"draws in",
|
||
|
|
"inveigles",
|
||
|
|
"persuades",
|
||
|
|
"ropes (in)",
|
||
|
|
"snows",
|
||
|
|
"catches",
|
||
|
|
"enmeshes",
|
||
|
|
"immeshes",
|
||
|
|
"ensnares",
|
||
|
|
"entraps",
|
||
|
|
"meshes",
|
||
|
|
"snares",
|
||
|
|
"tangles",
|
||
|
|
"traps",
|
||
|
|
"bewitches",
|
||
|
|
"captivates",
|
||
|
|
"charms",
|
||
|
|
"enchants",
|
||
|
|
"fascinates",
|
||
|
|
"magnetizes",
|
||
|
|
"wiles"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"alerts",
|
||
|
|
"cautions",
|
||
|
|
"forewarns",
|
||
|
|
"wards (off)",
|
||
|
|
"warns",
|
||
|
|
"drives (away or off)",
|
||
|
|
"repulses",
|
||
|
|
"turns away"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betrayals":{
|
||
|
|
"the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"the terrible betrayal of having her best friend reveal her confidences to others"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"backstabbings",
|
||
|
|
"businesses",
|
||
|
|
"disloyalties",
|
||
|
|
"double crosses",
|
||
|
|
"falsities",
|
||
|
|
"infidelities",
|
||
|
|
"perfidies",
|
||
|
|
"sellouts",
|
||
|
|
"treacheries",
|
||
|
|
"treasons"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"abandonments",
|
||
|
|
"desertions",
|
||
|
|
"deceits",
|
||
|
|
"deceptions",
|
||
|
|
"double-dealings",
|
||
|
|
"duplicities",
|
||
|
|
"guiles",
|
||
|
|
"frauds",
|
||
|
|
"talebearings",
|
||
|
|
"trickeries"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"dependabilities",
|
||
|
|
"reliabilities",
|
||
|
|
"defenses",
|
||
|
|
"protections",
|
||
|
|
"safeguards",
|
||
|
|
"shields"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"allegiances",
|
||
|
|
"devotions",
|
||
|
|
"fealties",
|
||
|
|
"fidelities",
|
||
|
|
"loyalties"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betides":{
|
||
|
|
"to take place":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"we will be happy in our new home, whatever may betide"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"befalls",
|
||
|
|
"chances",
|
||
|
|
"comes",
|
||
|
|
"comes about",
|
||
|
|
"comes down",
|
||
|
|
"comes off",
|
||
|
|
"cooks",
|
||
|
|
"does",
|
||
|
|
"goes down",
|
||
|
|
"goes on",
|
||
|
|
"happens",
|
||
|
|
"haps",
|
||
|
|
"is",
|
||
|
|
"occurs",
|
||
|
|
"passes",
|
||
|
|
"transpires"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"breaks",
|
||
|
|
"develops",
|
||
|
|
"rises",
|
||
|
|
"shapes (up)",
|
||
|
|
"arises",
|
||
|
|
"comes up",
|
||
|
|
"crops (up)",
|
||
|
|
"materializes",
|
||
|
|
"springs (up)",
|
||
|
|
"intervenes",
|
||
|
|
"falls out",
|
||
|
|
"follows",
|
||
|
|
"results",
|
||
|
|
"turns out",
|
||
|
|
"goes off",
|
||
|
|
"proceeds"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betwixt":{
|
||
|
|
"in the space separating two things or people":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"took a seat betwixt two other passengers"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"between",
|
||
|
|
"amid",
|
||
|
|
"amidst",
|
||
|
|
"among",
|
||
|
|
"mid",
|
||
|
|
"midst",
|
||
|
|
"through"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"from",
|
||
|
|
"out of"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"preposition"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betrotheds":{
|
||
|
|
"the person to whom one is engaged to be married":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"he gazed lovingly at his betrothed throughout the dinner"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"fianc\u00e9es",
|
||
|
|
"fianc\u00e9s",
|
||
|
|
"intendeds"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"admirers",
|
||
|
|
"beaux",
|
||
|
|
"beaus",
|
||
|
|
"beloveds",
|
||
|
|
"boyfriends",
|
||
|
|
"darlings",
|
||
|
|
"dears",
|
||
|
|
"favorites",
|
||
|
|
"fellows",
|
||
|
|
"flames",
|
||
|
|
"girlfriends",
|
||
|
|
"honeys",
|
||
|
|
"lovers",
|
||
|
|
"loves",
|
||
|
|
"steadies",
|
||
|
|
"swains",
|
||
|
|
"sweethearts",
|
||
|
|
"sweetie pies",
|
||
|
|
"sweeties",
|
||
|
|
"sweets",
|
||
|
|
"valentines",
|
||
|
|
"brides",
|
||
|
|
"grooms"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betrayed":{
|
||
|
|
"to be unfaithful or disloyal to":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"childhood friends of movie stars often betray them by telling their secrets to the supermarket tabloids"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"backstabbed",
|
||
|
|
"crossed",
|
||
|
|
"double-crossed",
|
||
|
|
"sold (out)",
|
||
|
|
"two-timed"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"gave away",
|
||
|
|
"informed (on)",
|
||
|
|
"peached",
|
||
|
|
"ratted (on)",
|
||
|
|
"shopped",
|
||
|
|
"snitched (on)",
|
||
|
|
"split (on)",
|
||
|
|
"told (on)",
|
||
|
|
"turned in"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"defended",
|
||
|
|
"guarded",
|
||
|
|
"protected",
|
||
|
|
"safeguarded",
|
||
|
|
"saved",
|
||
|
|
"shielded"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"stood by"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to make known (something abstract) through outward signs":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bespoke",
|
||
|
|
"communicated",
|
||
|
|
"declared",
|
||
|
|
"demonstrated",
|
||
|
|
"displayed",
|
||
|
|
"evinced",
|
||
|
|
"exposed",
|
||
|
|
"gave away",
|
||
|
|
"manifested",
|
||
|
|
"revealed",
|
||
|
|
"showed"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bared",
|
||
|
|
"disclosed",
|
||
|
|
"unbosomed",
|
||
|
|
"uncloaked",
|
||
|
|
"uncovered",
|
||
|
|
"advertised",
|
||
|
|
"aired",
|
||
|
|
"announced",
|
||
|
|
"blazed",
|
||
|
|
"broadcast",
|
||
|
|
"broadcasted",
|
||
|
|
"placarded",
|
||
|
|
"proclaimed",
|
||
|
|
"publicized",
|
||
|
|
"sounded",
|
||
|
|
"trumpeted",
|
||
|
|
"projected"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"belied",
|
||
|
|
"misrepresented",
|
||
|
|
"distorted",
|
||
|
|
"falsified",
|
||
|
|
"garbled",
|
||
|
|
"twisted",
|
||
|
|
"camouflaged",
|
||
|
|
"disguised",
|
||
|
|
"gilded",
|
||
|
|
"gilt",
|
||
|
|
"glossed (over)",
|
||
|
|
"varnished",
|
||
|
|
"whitewashed",
|
||
|
|
"concealed",
|
||
|
|
"counterfeited",
|
||
|
|
"covered",
|
||
|
|
"hid",
|
||
|
|
"masked",
|
||
|
|
"obscured",
|
||
|
|
"occluded",
|
||
|
|
"veiled"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"she was betrayed by a false show of friendship into covering up the crime"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"allured",
|
||
|
|
"baited",
|
||
|
|
"beguiled",
|
||
|
|
"decoyed",
|
||
|
|
"enticed",
|
||
|
|
"led on",
|
||
|
|
"lured",
|
||
|
|
"seduced",
|
||
|
|
"solicited",
|
||
|
|
"tempted"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"drew in",
|
||
|
|
"inveigled",
|
||
|
|
"persuaded",
|
||
|
|
"roped (in)",
|
||
|
|
"snowed",
|
||
|
|
"caught",
|
||
|
|
"enmeshed",
|
||
|
|
"immeshed",
|
||
|
|
"ensnared",
|
||
|
|
"entrapped",
|
||
|
|
"meshed",
|
||
|
|
"snared",
|
||
|
|
"tangled",
|
||
|
|
"trapped",
|
||
|
|
"bewitched",
|
||
|
|
"captivated",
|
||
|
|
"charmed",
|
||
|
|
"enchanted",
|
||
|
|
"fascinated",
|
||
|
|
"magnetized",
|
||
|
|
"wiled"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"alerted",
|
||
|
|
"cautioned",
|
||
|
|
"forewarned",
|
||
|
|
"warded (off)",
|
||
|
|
"warned",
|
||
|
|
"drove (away or off)",
|
||
|
|
"repulsed",
|
||
|
|
"turned away"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"bethels":{
|
||
|
|
"as in chapels , cathedrals":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"abbeys",
|
||
|
|
"cathedrals",
|
||
|
|
"chapels",
|
||
|
|
"minsters",
|
||
|
|
"missions",
|
||
|
|
"oratories",
|
||
|
|
"sanctuaries",
|
||
|
|
"shrines",
|
||
|
|
"churches",
|
||
|
|
"kirks",
|
||
|
|
"tabernacles",
|
||
|
|
"temples",
|
||
|
|
"meetinghouses",
|
||
|
|
"mosques",
|
||
|
|
"pagodas",
|
||
|
|
"shuls",
|
||
|
|
"synagogues",
|
||
|
|
"synagogs"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"bethel":{
|
||
|
|
"as in chapel , cathedral":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"abbey",
|
||
|
|
"cathedral",
|
||
|
|
"chapel",
|
||
|
|
"minster",
|
||
|
|
"mission",
|
||
|
|
"oratory",
|
||
|
|
"sanctuary",
|
||
|
|
"shrine",
|
||
|
|
"church",
|
||
|
|
"kirk",
|
||
|
|
"tabernacle",
|
||
|
|
"temple",
|
||
|
|
"meetinghouse",
|
||
|
|
"mosque",
|
||
|
|
"pagoda",
|
||
|
|
"shul",
|
||
|
|
"synagogue",
|
||
|
|
"synagog"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"better":{
|
||
|
|
"as in special , exceptional":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"exceptional",
|
||
|
|
"fancy",
|
||
|
|
"high-grade",
|
||
|
|
"special",
|
||
|
|
"bijou",
|
||
|
|
"jewellike",
|
||
|
|
"elite",
|
||
|
|
"exclusive",
|
||
|
|
"choice",
|
||
|
|
"dainty",
|
||
|
|
"delicate",
|
||
|
|
"elegant",
|
||
|
|
"exquisite",
|
||
|
|
"fine",
|
||
|
|
"rare",
|
||
|
|
"recherch\u00e9",
|
||
|
|
"select",
|
||
|
|
"classic",
|
||
|
|
"excellent",
|
||
|
|
"fabulous",
|
||
|
|
"first-class",
|
||
|
|
"first-rate",
|
||
|
|
"grand",
|
||
|
|
"great",
|
||
|
|
"marvelous",
|
||
|
|
"marvellous",
|
||
|
|
"noble",
|
||
|
|
"outstanding",
|
||
|
|
"par excellence",
|
||
|
|
"premium",
|
||
|
|
"prime",
|
||
|
|
"sensational",
|
||
|
|
"splendid",
|
||
|
|
"stellar",
|
||
|
|
"sterling",
|
||
|
|
"superb",
|
||
|
|
"superior",
|
||
|
|
"superlative",
|
||
|
|
"supernal",
|
||
|
|
"terrific",
|
||
|
|
"tip-top",
|
||
|
|
"top",
|
||
|
|
"top-notch",
|
||
|
|
"transcendent",
|
||
|
|
"unsurpassed",
|
||
|
|
"wonderful",
|
||
|
|
"ultrarare"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"coarse",
|
||
|
|
"gross",
|
||
|
|
"kitsch",
|
||
|
|
"kitschy",
|
||
|
|
"lowbrow",
|
||
|
|
"raffish",
|
||
|
|
"rough",
|
||
|
|
"rough-hewn",
|
||
|
|
"tasteless",
|
||
|
|
"uncultivated",
|
||
|
|
"uncultured",
|
||
|
|
"unpolished",
|
||
|
|
"unrefined",
|
||
|
|
"vulgar",
|
||
|
|
"commercial",
|
||
|
|
"mass-produced",
|
||
|
|
"popular",
|
||
|
|
"common",
|
||
|
|
"ordinary",
|
||
|
|
"average",
|
||
|
|
"lesser",
|
||
|
|
"mediocre",
|
||
|
|
"run-of-the-mill",
|
||
|
|
"run-of-the-mine",
|
||
|
|
"run-of-mine",
|
||
|
|
"second-class",
|
||
|
|
"second-rate",
|
||
|
|
"deficient",
|
||
|
|
"inferior",
|
||
|
|
"low-grade",
|
||
|
|
"substandard",
|
||
|
|
"unacceptable",
|
||
|
|
"unsatisfactory",
|
||
|
|
"wanting"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to a greater or higher extent":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"he knows property law better than anyone else"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"more"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"one who is above another in rank, station, or office":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"be polite to your betters and to your inferiors in equal measure"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"elder",
|
||
|
|
"senior",
|
||
|
|
"superior"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"boss",
|
||
|
|
"chief",
|
||
|
|
"head",
|
||
|
|
"leader",
|
||
|
|
"master"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"assistant",
|
||
|
|
"deputy"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"inferior",
|
||
|
|
"subordinate",
|
||
|
|
"underling"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"the more favorable condition or position in a competition":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"she got the better of her opponents very early in the race"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"advantage",
|
||
|
|
"bulge",
|
||
|
|
"catbird seat",
|
||
|
|
"drop",
|
||
|
|
"edge",
|
||
|
|
"high ground",
|
||
|
|
"inside track",
|
||
|
|
"jump",
|
||
|
|
"pull",
|
||
|
|
"stead",
|
||
|
|
"upper hand",
|
||
|
|
"vantage",
|
||
|
|
"whip hand"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"allowance",
|
||
|
|
"head start",
|
||
|
|
"lead",
|
||
|
|
"leg up",
|
||
|
|
"margin",
|
||
|
|
"odds",
|
||
|
|
"start",
|
||
|
|
"ascendancy",
|
||
|
|
"ascendency",
|
||
|
|
"command",
|
||
|
|
"dominance",
|
||
|
|
"mastery",
|
||
|
|
"predominance",
|
||
|
|
"superiority",
|
||
|
|
"supremacy",
|
||
|
|
"transcendence",
|
||
|
|
"transcendency",
|
||
|
|
"precedence",
|
||
|
|
"preference",
|
||
|
|
"prerogative",
|
||
|
|
"privilege",
|
||
|
|
"seniority",
|
||
|
|
"break",
|
||
|
|
"foothold",
|
||
|
|
"opportunity",
|
||
|
|
"benefit",
|
||
|
|
"blessing",
|
||
|
|
"boon",
|
||
|
|
"felicity",
|
||
|
|
"godsend",
|
||
|
|
"manna",
|
||
|
|
"windfall"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"detriment",
|
||
|
|
"stranglehold",
|
||
|
|
"disparity",
|
||
|
|
"imbalance",
|
||
|
|
"inequality",
|
||
|
|
"unevenness",
|
||
|
|
"disability",
|
||
|
|
"failing",
|
||
|
|
"impairment",
|
||
|
|
"shortcoming",
|
||
|
|
"bar",
|
||
|
|
"catch",
|
||
|
|
"check",
|
||
|
|
"clog",
|
||
|
|
"crimp",
|
||
|
|
"embarrassment",
|
||
|
|
"hindrance",
|
||
|
|
"hitch",
|
||
|
|
"hurdle",
|
||
|
|
"impediment",
|
||
|
|
"interference",
|
||
|
|
"let",
|
||
|
|
"manacle",
|
||
|
|
"obstacle",
|
||
|
|
"obstruction",
|
||
|
|
"rub",
|
||
|
|
"shackle",
|
||
|
|
"stop",
|
||
|
|
"trammel",
|
||
|
|
"lurch",
|
||
|
|
"setback"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"disadvantage",
|
||
|
|
"drawback",
|
||
|
|
"handicap",
|
||
|
|
"liability",
|
||
|
|
"minus",
|
||
|
|
"penalty",
|
||
|
|
"strike"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to be greater, better, or stronger than":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"beat",
|
||
|
|
"eclipse",
|
||
|
|
"exceed",
|
||
|
|
"excel",
|
||
|
|
"outclass",
|
||
|
|
"outdistance",
|
||
|
|
"outdo",
|
||
|
|
"outgun",
|
||
|
|
"outmatch",
|
||
|
|
"outshine",
|
||
|
|
"outstrip",
|
||
|
|
"overtop",
|
||
|
|
"surpass",
|
||
|
|
"top",
|
||
|
|
"tower (over)",
|
||
|
|
"transcend"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"one-up",
|
||
|
|
"outpace",
|
||
|
|
"outrace",
|
||
|
|
"outrun",
|
||
|
|
"overpass",
|
||
|
|
"best",
|
||
|
|
"clobber",
|
||
|
|
"conquer",
|
||
|
|
"crush",
|
||
|
|
"defeat",
|
||
|
|
"drub",
|
||
|
|
"lick",
|
||
|
|
"master",
|
||
|
|
"outcompete",
|
||
|
|
"outperform",
|
||
|
|
"overcome",
|
||
|
|
"overmatch",
|
||
|
|
"prevail (over)",
|
||
|
|
"rout",
|
||
|
|
"shame",
|
||
|
|
"skunk",
|
||
|
|
"subdue",
|
||
|
|
"surmount",
|
||
|
|
"thrash",
|
||
|
|
"trim",
|
||
|
|
"triumph (over)",
|
||
|
|
"trounce",
|
||
|
|
"wallop",
|
||
|
|
"whip",
|
||
|
|
"win (against)",
|
||
|
|
"worst",
|
||
|
|
"outbalance",
|
||
|
|
"outweigh",
|
||
|
|
"overbear",
|
||
|
|
"overshadow",
|
||
|
|
"trump"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"lose (to)"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to make better":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"ameliorate",
|
||
|
|
"amend",
|
||
|
|
"enhance",
|
||
|
|
"enrich",
|
||
|
|
"help",
|
||
|
|
"improve",
|
||
|
|
"meliorate",
|
||
|
|
"perfect",
|
||
|
|
"refine",
|
||
|
|
"upgrade"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"correct",
|
||
|
|
"emend",
|
||
|
|
"rectify",
|
||
|
|
"reform",
|
||
|
|
"remediate",
|
||
|
|
"remedy",
|
||
|
|
"edit",
|
||
|
|
"fine-tune",
|
||
|
|
"redraft",
|
||
|
|
"refurbish",
|
||
|
|
"rehab",
|
||
|
|
"rehabilitate",
|
||
|
|
"revamp",
|
||
|
|
"revise",
|
||
|
|
"rework",
|
||
|
|
"beef (up)",
|
||
|
|
"boost",
|
||
|
|
"fortify",
|
||
|
|
"intensify",
|
||
|
|
"reinforce",
|
||
|
|
"reenforce",
|
||
|
|
"strengthen",
|
||
|
|
"fine",
|
||
|
|
"hone",
|
||
|
|
"polish",
|
||
|
|
"retouch",
|
||
|
|
"touch up"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"damage",
|
||
|
|
"endamage",
|
||
|
|
"harm",
|
||
|
|
"hurt",
|
||
|
|
"impair",
|
||
|
|
"injure",
|
||
|
|
"spoil",
|
||
|
|
"tarnish",
|
||
|
|
"vitiate",
|
||
|
|
"blemish",
|
||
|
|
"blight",
|
||
|
|
"deface",
|
||
|
|
"disfigure",
|
||
|
|
"flaw",
|
||
|
|
"mar",
|
||
|
|
"diminish",
|
||
|
|
"lessen",
|
||
|
|
"lower",
|
||
|
|
"reduce"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"worsen"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"adjective",
|
||
|
|
"adverb",
|
||
|
|
"noun",
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"bettors":{
|
||
|
|
"one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"bettors on the horse race have to place their bets at least 20 minutes before the start of the race"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"gamblers",
|
||
|
|
"gamesters",
|
||
|
|
"punters",
|
||
|
|
"wagerers"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"high rollers",
|
||
|
|
"pikers",
|
||
|
|
"dicers",
|
||
|
|
"bluffers",
|
||
|
|
"sharpers",
|
||
|
|
"speculators",
|
||
|
|
"bookmakers",
|
||
|
|
"handicappers",
|
||
|
|
"oddsmakers",
|
||
|
|
"tipsters"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betting (on)":{
|
||
|
|
"as in wagering":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"wagering",
|
||
|
|
"exposing",
|
||
|
|
"subjecting",
|
||
|
|
"compromising",
|
||
|
|
"endangering",
|
||
|
|
"imperiling",
|
||
|
|
"imperilling",
|
||
|
|
"jeopardizing",
|
||
|
|
"menacing",
|
||
|
|
"bearding",
|
||
|
|
"braving",
|
||
|
|
"brazening",
|
||
|
|
"breasting",
|
||
|
|
"challenging",
|
||
|
|
"confronting",
|
||
|
|
"daring",
|
||
|
|
"defying",
|
||
|
|
"facing",
|
||
|
|
"outbraving",
|
||
|
|
"adventuring",
|
||
|
|
"chancing",
|
||
|
|
"gambling (on)",
|
||
|
|
"hazarding",
|
||
|
|
"risking",
|
||
|
|
"tempting",
|
||
|
|
"venturing"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betokening":{
|
||
|
|
"to serve as a sign or symptom of":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bespeaking",
|
||
|
|
"denoting",
|
||
|
|
"indicating",
|
||
|
|
"meaning",
|
||
|
|
"pointing (to)",
|
||
|
|
"signifying",
|
||
|
|
"telling (of)"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"boding",
|
||
|
|
"foreshowing",
|
||
|
|
"foretelling",
|
||
|
|
"presaging"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"better half":{
|
||
|
|
"the person to whom another is married":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"\"Allow me to introduce you to my better half , Joan\""
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"consort",
|
||
|
|
"mate",
|
||
|
|
"partner",
|
||
|
|
"significant other",
|
||
|
|
"spouse"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"soul mate",
|
||
|
|
"domestic partner",
|
||
|
|
"bridegroom",
|
||
|
|
"groom",
|
||
|
|
"hubby",
|
||
|
|
"husband",
|
||
|
|
"man",
|
||
|
|
"mister",
|
||
|
|
"old man",
|
||
|
|
"bride",
|
||
|
|
"helpmate",
|
||
|
|
"helpmeet",
|
||
|
|
"lady",
|
||
|
|
"wife"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"ex",
|
||
|
|
"single",
|
||
|
|
"bachelor",
|
||
|
|
"bachelorette",
|
||
|
|
"maid",
|
||
|
|
"maiden",
|
||
|
|
"spinster"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betroth":{
|
||
|
|
"as in promise , affiance":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"affiance",
|
||
|
|
"commit",
|
||
|
|
"engage",
|
||
|
|
"pledge",
|
||
|
|
"promise",
|
||
|
|
"propose",
|
||
|
|
"espouse",
|
||
|
|
"marry",
|
||
|
|
"wed",
|
||
|
|
"remarry"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"divorce",
|
||
|
|
"separate (from)"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"bettor":{
|
||
|
|
"one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"bettors on the horse race have to place their bets at least 20 minutes before the start of the race"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"gambler",
|
||
|
|
"gamester",
|
||
|
|
"punter",
|
||
|
|
"wagerer"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"high roller",
|
||
|
|
"piker",
|
||
|
|
"dicer",
|
||
|
|
"bluffer",
|
||
|
|
"sharper",
|
||
|
|
"speculator",
|
||
|
|
"bookmaker",
|
||
|
|
"handicapper",
|
||
|
|
"oddsmaker",
|
||
|
|
"tipster"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betray":{
|
||
|
|
"to be unfaithful or disloyal to":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"childhood friends of movie stars often betray them by telling their secrets to the supermarket tabloids"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"backstab",
|
||
|
|
"cross",
|
||
|
|
"double-cross",
|
||
|
|
"sell (out)",
|
||
|
|
"two-time"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"give away",
|
||
|
|
"inform (on)",
|
||
|
|
"peach",
|
||
|
|
"rat (on)",
|
||
|
|
"shop",
|
||
|
|
"snitch (on)",
|
||
|
|
"split (on)",
|
||
|
|
"tell (on)",
|
||
|
|
"turn in"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"defend",
|
||
|
|
"guard",
|
||
|
|
"protect",
|
||
|
|
"safeguard",
|
||
|
|
"save",
|
||
|
|
"shield"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"stand by"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to make known (something abstract) through outward signs":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"his face betrayed his exasperation with his nosy neighbor"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bespeak",
|
||
|
|
"communicate",
|
||
|
|
"declare",
|
||
|
|
"demonstrate",
|
||
|
|
"display",
|
||
|
|
"evince",
|
||
|
|
"expose",
|
||
|
|
"give away",
|
||
|
|
"manifest",
|
||
|
|
"reveal",
|
||
|
|
"show"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bare",
|
||
|
|
"disclose",
|
||
|
|
"unbosom",
|
||
|
|
"uncloak",
|
||
|
|
"uncover",
|
||
|
|
"advertise",
|
||
|
|
"air",
|
||
|
|
"announce",
|
||
|
|
"blaze",
|
||
|
|
"broadcast",
|
||
|
|
"placard",
|
||
|
|
"proclaim",
|
||
|
|
"publicize",
|
||
|
|
"sound",
|
||
|
|
"trumpet",
|
||
|
|
"project"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"belie",
|
||
|
|
"misrepresent",
|
||
|
|
"distort",
|
||
|
|
"falsify",
|
||
|
|
"garble",
|
||
|
|
"twist",
|
||
|
|
"camouflage",
|
||
|
|
"disguise",
|
||
|
|
"gild",
|
||
|
|
"gloss (over)",
|
||
|
|
"varnish",
|
||
|
|
"whitewash",
|
||
|
|
"conceal",
|
||
|
|
"counterfeit",
|
||
|
|
"cover",
|
||
|
|
"hide",
|
||
|
|
"mask",
|
||
|
|
"obscure",
|
||
|
|
"occlude",
|
||
|
|
"veil"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"she was betrayed by a false show of friendship into covering up the crime"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"allure",
|
||
|
|
"bait",
|
||
|
|
"beguile",
|
||
|
|
"decoy",
|
||
|
|
"entice",
|
||
|
|
"lead on",
|
||
|
|
"lure",
|
||
|
|
"seduce",
|
||
|
|
"solicit",
|
||
|
|
"tempt"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"draw in",
|
||
|
|
"inveigle",
|
||
|
|
"persuade",
|
||
|
|
"rope (in)",
|
||
|
|
"snow",
|
||
|
|
"catch",
|
||
|
|
"enmesh",
|
||
|
|
"immesh",
|
||
|
|
"ensnare",
|
||
|
|
"entrap",
|
||
|
|
"mesh",
|
||
|
|
"snare",
|
||
|
|
"tangle",
|
||
|
|
"trap",
|
||
|
|
"bewitch",
|
||
|
|
"captivate",
|
||
|
|
"charm",
|
||
|
|
"enchant",
|
||
|
|
"fascinate",
|
||
|
|
"magnetize",
|
||
|
|
"wile"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
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"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
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"alert",
|
||
|
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"caution",
|
||
|
|
"forewarn",
|
||
|
|
"ward (off)",
|
||
|
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"warn",
|
||
|
|
"drive (away or off)",
|
||
|
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"repulse",
|
||
|
|
"turn away"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betiding":{
|
||
|
|
"to take place":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"we will be happy in our new home, whatever may betide"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"befalling",
|
||
|
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"being",
|
||
|
|
"chancing",
|
||
|
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"coming",
|
||
|
|
"coming about",
|
||
|
|
"coming down",
|
||
|
|
"coming off",
|
||
|
|
"cooking",
|
||
|
|
"doing",
|
||
|
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"going down",
|
||
|
|
"going on",
|
||
|
|
"happening",
|
||
|
|
"happing",
|
||
|
|
"occurring",
|
||
|
|
"passing",
|
||
|
|
"transpiring"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"breaking",
|
||
|
|
"developing",
|
||
|
|
"rising",
|
||
|
|
"shaping (up)",
|
||
|
|
"arising",
|
||
|
|
"coming up",
|
||
|
|
"cropping (up)",
|
||
|
|
"materializing",
|
||
|
|
"springing (up)",
|
||
|
|
"intervening",
|
||
|
|
"falling out",
|
||
|
|
"following",
|
||
|
|
"resulting",
|
||
|
|
"turning out",
|
||
|
|
"going off",
|
||
|
|
"proceeding"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"bets (on)":{
|
||
|
|
"as in wagers":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"wagers",
|
||
|
|
"exposes",
|
||
|
|
"subjects",
|
||
|
|
"compromises",
|
||
|
|
"endangers",
|
||
|
|
"imperils",
|
||
|
|
"jeopardizes",
|
||
|
|
"menaces",
|
||
|
|
"beards",
|
||
|
|
"braves",
|
||
|
|
"brazens",
|
||
|
|
"breasts",
|
||
|
|
"challenges",
|
||
|
|
"confronts",
|
||
|
|
"dares",
|
||
|
|
"defies",
|
||
|
|
"faces",
|
||
|
|
"outbraves",
|
||
|
|
"adventures",
|
||
|
|
"chances",
|
||
|
|
"gambles (on)",
|
||
|
|
"hazards",
|
||
|
|
"risks",
|
||
|
|
"tempts",
|
||
|
|
"ventures"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betrothal":{
|
||
|
|
"the act or state of being engaged to be married":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"the couple's betrothal lasted four years"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"engagement",
|
||
|
|
"espousal",
|
||
|
|
"troth"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"disengagement"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betters":{
|
||
|
|
"one who is above another in rank, station, or office":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"be polite to your betters and to your inferiors in equal measure"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"elders",
|
||
|
|
"seniors",
|
||
|
|
"superiors"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bosses",
|
||
|
|
"chiefs",
|
||
|
|
"heads",
|
||
|
|
"leaders",
|
||
|
|
"masters"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"assistants",
|
||
|
|
"deputies"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"inferiors",
|
||
|
|
"subordinates",
|
||
|
|
"underlings"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"the more favorable condition or position in a competition":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"she got the better of her opponents very early in the race"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"advantages",
|
||
|
|
"bulges",
|
||
|
|
"catbird seats",
|
||
|
|
"drops",
|
||
|
|
"edges",
|
||
|
|
"high grounds",
|
||
|
|
"inside tracks",
|
||
|
|
"jumps",
|
||
|
|
"pulls",
|
||
|
|
"steads",
|
||
|
|
"upper hands",
|
||
|
|
"vantages",
|
||
|
|
"whip hands"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"allowances",
|
||
|
|
"head starts",
|
||
|
|
"leads",
|
||
|
|
"legs up",
|
||
|
|
"margins",
|
||
|
|
"odds",
|
||
|
|
"starts",
|
||
|
|
"ascendancies",
|
||
|
|
"ascendencies",
|
||
|
|
"commands",
|
||
|
|
"dominances",
|
||
|
|
"masteries",
|
||
|
|
"predominances",
|
||
|
|
"superiorities",
|
||
|
|
"supremacies",
|
||
|
|
"transcendences",
|
||
|
|
"transcendencies",
|
||
|
|
"precedences",
|
||
|
|
"preferences",
|
||
|
|
"prerogatives",
|
||
|
|
"privileges",
|
||
|
|
"seniorities",
|
||
|
|
"breaks",
|
||
|
|
"footholds",
|
||
|
|
"opportunities",
|
||
|
|
"benefits",
|
||
|
|
"blessings",
|
||
|
|
"boons",
|
||
|
|
"felicities",
|
||
|
|
"godsends",
|
||
|
|
"mannas",
|
||
|
|
"windfalls"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"detriments",
|
||
|
|
"strangleholds",
|
||
|
|
"disparities",
|
||
|
|
"imbalances",
|
||
|
|
"inequalities",
|
||
|
|
"disabilities",
|
||
|
|
"failings",
|
||
|
|
"impairments",
|
||
|
|
"shortcomings",
|
||
|
|
"bars",
|
||
|
|
"catches",
|
||
|
|
"checks",
|
||
|
|
"clogs",
|
||
|
|
"crimps",
|
||
|
|
"embarrassments",
|
||
|
|
"hindrances",
|
||
|
|
"hitches",
|
||
|
|
"hurdles",
|
||
|
|
"impediments",
|
||
|
|
"interferences",
|
||
|
|
"lets",
|
||
|
|
"manacles",
|
||
|
|
"obstacles",
|
||
|
|
"obstructions",
|
||
|
|
"rubs",
|
||
|
|
"shackles",
|
||
|
|
"stops",
|
||
|
|
"trammels",
|
||
|
|
"lurches",
|
||
|
|
"setbacks"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"disadvantages",
|
||
|
|
"drawbacks",
|
||
|
|
"handicaps",
|
||
|
|
"liabilities",
|
||
|
|
"minuses",
|
||
|
|
"penalties",
|
||
|
|
"strikes"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to be greater, better, or stronger than":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"beats",
|
||
|
|
"eclipses",
|
||
|
|
"exceeds",
|
||
|
|
"excels",
|
||
|
|
"outclasses",
|
||
|
|
"outdistances",
|
||
|
|
"outdoes",
|
||
|
|
"outguns",
|
||
|
|
"outmatches",
|
||
|
|
"outshines",
|
||
|
|
"outstrips",
|
||
|
|
"overtops",
|
||
|
|
"surpasses",
|
||
|
|
"tops",
|
||
|
|
"towers (over)",
|
||
|
|
"transcends"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"one-ups",
|
||
|
|
"outpaces",
|
||
|
|
"outraces",
|
||
|
|
"outruns",
|
||
|
|
"overpasses",
|
||
|
|
"bests",
|
||
|
|
"clobbers",
|
||
|
|
"conquers",
|
||
|
|
"crushes",
|
||
|
|
"defeats",
|
||
|
|
"drubs",
|
||
|
|
"licks",
|
||
|
|
"masters",
|
||
|
|
"outcompetes",
|
||
|
|
"outperforms",
|
||
|
|
"overcomes",
|
||
|
|
"overmatches",
|
||
|
|
"prevails (over)",
|
||
|
|
"routs",
|
||
|
|
"shames",
|
||
|
|
"skunks",
|
||
|
|
"subdues",
|
||
|
|
"surmounts",
|
||
|
|
"thrashes",
|
||
|
|
"trims",
|
||
|
|
"triumphs (over)",
|
||
|
|
"trounces",
|
||
|
|
"wallops",
|
||
|
|
"whips",
|
||
|
|
"wins (against)",
|
||
|
|
"worsts",
|
||
|
|
"outbalances",
|
||
|
|
"outweighs",
|
||
|
|
"overbears",
|
||
|
|
"overshadows",
|
||
|
|
"trumps"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"loses (to)"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to make better":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"ameliorates",
|
||
|
|
"amends",
|
||
|
|
"enhances",
|
||
|
|
"enriches",
|
||
|
|
"helps",
|
||
|
|
"improves",
|
||
|
|
"meliorates",
|
||
|
|
"perfects",
|
||
|
|
"refines",
|
||
|
|
"upgrades"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"corrects",
|
||
|
|
"emends",
|
||
|
|
"rectifies",
|
||
|
|
"reforms",
|
||
|
|
"remediates",
|
||
|
|
"remedies",
|
||
|
|
"edits",
|
||
|
|
"fine-tunes",
|
||
|
|
"redrafts",
|
||
|
|
"refurbishes",
|
||
|
|
"rehabilitates",
|
||
|
|
"rehabs",
|
||
|
|
"revamps",
|
||
|
|
"revises",
|
||
|
|
"reworks",
|
||
|
|
"beefs (up)",
|
||
|
|
"boosts",
|
||
|
|
"fortifies",
|
||
|
|
"intensifies",
|
||
|
|
"reinforces",
|
||
|
|
"reenforces",
|
||
|
|
"strengthens",
|
||
|
|
"fines",
|
||
|
|
"hones",
|
||
|
|
"polishes",
|
||
|
|
"retouches",
|
||
|
|
"touches up"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"damages",
|
||
|
|
"endamages",
|
||
|
|
"harms",
|
||
|
|
"hurts",
|
||
|
|
"impairs",
|
||
|
|
"injures",
|
||
|
|
"spoils",
|
||
|
|
"tarnishes",
|
||
|
|
"vitiates",
|
||
|
|
"blemishes",
|
||
|
|
"blights",
|
||
|
|
"defaces",
|
||
|
|
"disfigures",
|
||
|
|
"flaws",
|
||
|
|
"mars",
|
||
|
|
"diminishes",
|
||
|
|
"lessens",
|
||
|
|
"lowers",
|
||
|
|
"reduces"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"worsens"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun",
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"bet":{
|
||
|
|
"the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"she offered the bet of a free lunch if her team won the World Series"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"stake",
|
||
|
|
"wager"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"collateral",
|
||
|
|
"handle",
|
||
|
|
"jackpot",
|
||
|
|
"kitty",
|
||
|
|
"pool",
|
||
|
|
"pot"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"a person or thing that is chosen":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"your best bet would be the scenic route along the coast"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"choice",
|
||
|
|
"chosen",
|
||
|
|
"pick",
|
||
|
|
"selection"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"favorite",
|
||
|
|
"like",
|
||
|
|
"liking",
|
||
|
|
"preference",
|
||
|
|
"elective",
|
||
|
|
"option",
|
||
|
|
"appointment",
|
||
|
|
"designation",
|
||
|
|
"nomination",
|
||
|
|
"appointee",
|
||
|
|
"candidate",
|
||
|
|
"nominee",
|
||
|
|
"selectee",
|
||
|
|
"preselection"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"gamble",
|
||
|
|
"go",
|
||
|
|
"lay",
|
||
|
|
"play",
|
||
|
|
"put",
|
||
|
|
"stake",
|
||
|
|
"wager"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bid",
|
||
|
|
"offer",
|
||
|
|
"adventure",
|
||
|
|
"chance",
|
||
|
|
"hazard",
|
||
|
|
"speculate",
|
||
|
|
"venture",
|
||
|
|
"endanger",
|
||
|
|
"imperil",
|
||
|
|
"jeopardize"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun",
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betokens":{
|
||
|
|
"to serve as a sign or symptom of":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bespeaks",
|
||
|
|
"denotes",
|
||
|
|
"indicates",
|
||
|
|
"means",
|
||
|
|
"points (to)",
|
||
|
|
"signifies",
|
||
|
|
"tells (of)"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bodes",
|
||
|
|
"foreshows",
|
||
|
|
"foretells",
|
||
|
|
"presages"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"bettered":{
|
||
|
|
"to be greater, better, or stronger than":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"beat",
|
||
|
|
"eclipsed",
|
||
|
|
"exceeded",
|
||
|
|
"excelled",
|
||
|
|
"outclassed",
|
||
|
|
"outdid",
|
||
|
|
"outdistanced",
|
||
|
|
"outgunned",
|
||
|
|
"outmatched",
|
||
|
|
"outshone",
|
||
|
|
"outshined",
|
||
|
|
"outstripped",
|
||
|
|
"overtopped",
|
||
|
|
"surpassed",
|
||
|
|
"topped",
|
||
|
|
"towered (over)",
|
||
|
|
"transcended"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"one-upped",
|
||
|
|
"outpaced",
|
||
|
|
"outraced",
|
||
|
|
"outran",
|
||
|
|
"overpassed",
|
||
|
|
"bested",
|
||
|
|
"clobbered",
|
||
|
|
"conquered",
|
||
|
|
"crushed",
|
||
|
|
"defeated",
|
||
|
|
"drubbed",
|
||
|
|
"licked",
|
||
|
|
"mastered",
|
||
|
|
"outcompeted",
|
||
|
|
"outperformed",
|
||
|
|
"overcame",
|
||
|
|
"overmatched",
|
||
|
|
"prevailed (over)",
|
||
|
|
"routed",
|
||
|
|
"shamed",
|
||
|
|
"skunked",
|
||
|
|
"subdued",
|
||
|
|
"surmounted",
|
||
|
|
"thrashed",
|
||
|
|
"trimmed",
|
||
|
|
"triumphed (over)",
|
||
|
|
"trounced",
|
||
|
|
"walloped",
|
||
|
|
"whipped",
|
||
|
|
"won (against)",
|
||
|
|
"worsted",
|
||
|
|
"outbalanced",
|
||
|
|
"outweighed",
|
||
|
|
"overbore",
|
||
|
|
"overshadowed",
|
||
|
|
"trumped"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"lost (to)"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"to make better":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"ameliorated",
|
||
|
|
"amended",
|
||
|
|
"enhanced",
|
||
|
|
"enriched",
|
||
|
|
"helped",
|
||
|
|
"improved",
|
||
|
|
"meliorated",
|
||
|
|
"perfected",
|
||
|
|
"refined",
|
||
|
|
"upgraded"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"corrected",
|
||
|
|
"emended",
|
||
|
|
"rectified",
|
||
|
|
"reformed",
|
||
|
|
"remediated",
|
||
|
|
"remedied",
|
||
|
|
"edited",
|
||
|
|
"fine-tuned",
|
||
|
|
"redrafted",
|
||
|
|
"refurbished",
|
||
|
|
"rehabbed",
|
||
|
|
"rehabilitated",
|
||
|
|
"revamped",
|
||
|
|
"revised",
|
||
|
|
"reworked",
|
||
|
|
"beefed (up)",
|
||
|
|
"boosted",
|
||
|
|
"fortified",
|
||
|
|
"intensified",
|
||
|
|
"reinforced",
|
||
|
|
"reenforced",
|
||
|
|
"strengthened",
|
||
|
|
"fined",
|
||
|
|
"honed",
|
||
|
|
"polished",
|
||
|
|
"retouched",
|
||
|
|
"touched up"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"damaged",
|
||
|
|
"endamaged",
|
||
|
|
"harmed",
|
||
|
|
"hurt",
|
||
|
|
"impaired",
|
||
|
|
"injured",
|
||
|
|
"spoiled",
|
||
|
|
"spoilt",
|
||
|
|
"tarnished",
|
||
|
|
"vitiated",
|
||
|
|
"blemished",
|
||
|
|
"blighted",
|
||
|
|
"defaced",
|
||
|
|
"disfigured",
|
||
|
|
"flawed",
|
||
|
|
"marred",
|
||
|
|
"diminished",
|
||
|
|
"lessened",
|
||
|
|
"lowered",
|
||
|
|
"reduced"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"worsened"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betoken":{
|
||
|
|
"to serve as a sign or symptom of":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bespeak",
|
||
|
|
"denote",
|
||
|
|
"indicate",
|
||
|
|
"mean",
|
||
|
|
"point (to)",
|
||
|
|
"signify",
|
||
|
|
"tell (of)"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bode",
|
||
|
|
"foreshow",
|
||
|
|
"foretell",
|
||
|
|
"presage"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betrothals":{
|
||
|
|
"the act or state of being engaged to be married":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"the couple's betrothal lasted four years"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"engagements",
|
||
|
|
"espousals",
|
||
|
|
"troths"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"disengagements"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betrayers":{
|
||
|
|
"a person who provides information about another's wrongdoing":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"the arrested drug dealer vowed that he would get his revenge on his betrayer"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"canaries",
|
||
|
|
"deep throats",
|
||
|
|
"finks",
|
||
|
|
"informants",
|
||
|
|
"informers",
|
||
|
|
"narks",
|
||
|
|
"rat finks",
|
||
|
|
"rats",
|
||
|
|
"snitchers",
|
||
|
|
"snitches",
|
||
|
|
"squealers",
|
||
|
|
"stoolies",
|
||
|
|
"stool pigeons",
|
||
|
|
"talebearers",
|
||
|
|
"tattlers",
|
||
|
|
"tattletales",
|
||
|
|
"telltales",
|
||
|
|
"whistle-blowers"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"collaborators",
|
||
|
|
"blabbermouths",
|
||
|
|
"blabbers",
|
||
|
|
"gossipers",
|
||
|
|
"gossips",
|
||
|
|
"leakers",
|
||
|
|
"snoopers",
|
||
|
|
"snoops",
|
||
|
|
"spies",
|
||
|
|
"notifiers"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"one who betrays a trust or an allegiance":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"the betrayer of Anne Frank's family in Amsterdam has never been identified for certain"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"apostates",
|
||
|
|
"backstabbers",
|
||
|
|
"double-crossers",
|
||
|
|
"double-dealers",
|
||
|
|
"Judases",
|
||
|
|
"quislings",
|
||
|
|
"recreants",
|
||
|
|
"serpents",
|
||
|
|
"snakes",
|
||
|
|
"traitors",
|
||
|
|
"turncoats"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"accommodationists",
|
||
|
|
"collaborationists",
|
||
|
|
"collaborators",
|
||
|
|
"sellouts",
|
||
|
|
"subversives",
|
||
|
|
"subverters",
|
||
|
|
"coconspirators",
|
||
|
|
"co-conspirators",
|
||
|
|
"conspirators",
|
||
|
|
"intriguers",
|
||
|
|
"plotters",
|
||
|
|
"schemers",
|
||
|
|
"defectors",
|
||
|
|
"deserters",
|
||
|
|
"renegades",
|
||
|
|
"blabbermouths",
|
||
|
|
"gossipers",
|
||
|
|
"gossipmongers",
|
||
|
|
"gossips",
|
||
|
|
"informants",
|
||
|
|
"informers",
|
||
|
|
"rats",
|
||
|
|
"rumormongers",
|
||
|
|
"snitchers",
|
||
|
|
"snitches",
|
||
|
|
"squealers",
|
||
|
|
"stool pigeons",
|
||
|
|
"talebearers",
|
||
|
|
"talkers",
|
||
|
|
"tattlers",
|
||
|
|
"tattletales",
|
||
|
|
"telltales"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"better halves":{
|
||
|
|
"the person to whom another is married":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"\"Allow me to introduce you to my better half , Joan\""
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"consorts",
|
||
|
|
"mates",
|
||
|
|
"partners",
|
||
|
|
"significant others",
|
||
|
|
"spouses"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"soul mates",
|
||
|
|
"domestic partners",
|
||
|
|
"bridegrooms",
|
||
|
|
"grooms",
|
||
|
|
"hubbies",
|
||
|
|
"husbands",
|
||
|
|
"men",
|
||
|
|
"misters",
|
||
|
|
"old men",
|
||
|
|
"brides",
|
||
|
|
"helpmates",
|
||
|
|
"helpmeets",
|
||
|
|
"ladies",
|
||
|
|
"wives"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"exes",
|
||
|
|
"singles",
|
||
|
|
"bachelors",
|
||
|
|
"bachelorettes",
|
||
|
|
"maidens",
|
||
|
|
"maids",
|
||
|
|
"spinsters"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"noun"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betting":{
|
||
|
|
"to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[
|
||
|
|
"foolishly bet a week's salary on the World Series"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"gambling",
|
||
|
|
"going",
|
||
|
|
"laying",
|
||
|
|
"playing",
|
||
|
|
"putting",
|
||
|
|
"staking",
|
||
|
|
"wagering"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"bidding",
|
||
|
|
"offering",
|
||
|
|
"adventuring",
|
||
|
|
"chancing",
|
||
|
|
"hazarding",
|
||
|
|
"speculating",
|
||
|
|
"venturing",
|
||
|
|
"endangering",
|
||
|
|
"imperiling",
|
||
|
|
"imperilling",
|
||
|
|
"jeopardizing"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"verb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"betimes":{
|
||
|
|
"as in seasonably , apropos":{
|
||
|
|
"examples":[],
|
||
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
||
|
|
"near synonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"apropos",
|
||
|
|
"seasonably",
|
||
|
|
"immediately",
|
||
|
|
"instantly",
|
||
|
|
"presently",
|
||
|
|
"promptly",
|
||
|
|
"pronto",
|
||
|
|
"punctually",
|
||
|
|
"beforehand",
|
||
|
|
"early",
|
||
|
|
"inopportunely",
|
||
|
|
"precociously",
|
||
|
|
"prematurely",
|
||
|
|
"unseasonably"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"near antonyms":[
|
||
|
|
"belatedly",
|
||
|
|
"late",
|
||
|
|
"tardily"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"adverb"
|
||
|
|
]
|
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},
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"better-off":{
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"as in prosperous , propertied":{
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"examples":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"near synonyms":[
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"comfortable",
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"propertied",
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"prosperous",
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"substantial",
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"successful",
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"affluent",
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"deep-pocketed",
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"fat",
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"fat-cat",
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"flush",
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"loaded",
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"moneyed",
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"monied",
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"opulent",
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"rich",
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"silk-stocking",
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"wealthy",
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"well-endowed",
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"well-fixed",
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"well-heeled",
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"well-off",
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"well-to-do",
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"flourishing",
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"prospering",
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"thriving",
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"advantaged",
|
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"blessed",
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"blest",
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"privileged"
|
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],
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"near antonyms":[
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"destitute",
|
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"impecunious",
|
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|
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"impoverished",
|
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|
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"indigent",
|
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|
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"needy",
|
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|
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"penniless",
|
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|
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"penurious",
|
||
|
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"poor",
|
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|
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"poverty-stricken",
|
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|
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"unaffluent",
|
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"deprived",
|
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|
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"disadvantaged",
|
||
|
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"hand-to-mouth",
|
||
|
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"underprivileged",
|
||
|
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"bankrupt",
|
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|
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"bankrupted",
|
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|
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"beggared",
|
||
|
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"broke",
|
||
|
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"indebted",
|
||
|
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"insolvent",
|
||
|
|
"pauperized",
|
||
|
|
"ruined",
|
||
|
|
"skint",
|
||
|
|
"depressed",
|
||
|
|
"pinched",
|
||
|
|
"reduced",
|
||
|
|
"straitened",
|
||
|
|
"low",
|
||
|
|
"short"
|
||
|
|
],
|
||
|
|
"antonyms":[]
|
||
|
|
},
|
||
|
|
"type":[
|
||
|
|
"adjective"
|
||
|
|
]
|
||
|
|
}
|
||
|
|
}
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