A complete change in someone or something
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A complete change in someone or something
Substituting a less direct, vague term for one considered blunt or offensive “They had relations.” = “They had SEX.” Euphemism—noun • Euphemistic—adjective • Euphemistically—adverb To speak, plead, work on behalf of—out loud with risk of social stigma; or someone who works for a cause Advocate—verb Advocate—noun A complete change in someone or something Meth addicts Transformation (noun) • Transform transforms transformed—verb • Transforming—adjective • Transformingly—adverb To speak of in a disrespectful way, belittle, reduce in esteem Disparage—verb • Disparaging—adjective • Disparagingly—adverb Something for which you have legal responsibility or personal obligation Liability—noun • Liable--adjective Slight/subtle degree of difference/ change in meaning, feeling or tone Nuance—noun Statement claiming something without proof Allegation (noun) • Alleged—adjective • Allegedly—adverb • Allege Alleges Alleged—verb Indifferent, lack of emotion, interest, motivation, or enthusiasm—general can’t be bothered to care Apathy—noun • Apathetic—adjective • Apathetically--adverb Not on topic, not applicable to current situation I want a sandwich for lunch. I’m so sad; I lost my job. Irrelevant (adjective) • Irrelevantly—adverb • Irrelevance—noun Something additional added; the action of adding something to make it more or better Supplement—noun supplement—verb • Supplementing—adjective To show, feel, or give in response Reciprocate—verb • Reciprocation—noun • Reciprocating—adjective No longer in use; outdated Obsolete—adjective • Obsoletely—adverb • Obsoleteness—noun A bad or unfortunate situation; your problem Plight—noun To excuse from a requirement others must do Exempt—adjective • Exemption—noun Completely unaware of surroundings Oblivious (adjective) • Obliviously—adverb • Oblivion—noun To hate or to think someone or something is beneath oneself Disdain—verb disdain—noun Disdainful—adjective Disdainfully—adverb To attack physically or verbally Assail—verb • Assailant—noun • Assailing—adjective • Assailingly--adverb An angry fight or run-in Altercation (noun) A situation that requires a choice between two equally unfavorable things or two good things. Dilemma—noun A long journey for something hard to find or do. Quest (noun) Not clearly expressed, lacking definite shape, indistinct, without detail Vague—adjective • Vaguely—adverb • Vagueness—noun Independence, either as an individual or as a group Autonomy—noun • Autonomous—adjective • Autonomously—adverb Boldly taking too much for granted, over-confident Presumptuous—adjective • Presumptuously—adverb • Presumption—noun • Presume—verb Holding persistently to something; refusing to let go; never giving up Tenacious--adjective • Tenacity—noun • Tenaciously—adverb