Snub Snub (noun & verb) /snʌb/ Snub definition verb: to treat someone with contempt and coldness – treat someone rudely – ignore – rebuff – disrespect – humiliate – rejection – insult: Example I don’t like Martin’s condescending attitude. He usually snubs his female classmates. Antonyms acknowledge Parts of speech Noun: snubber
Expose Expose (verb) /ɪkˈspəʊz/ US /-ˈspoʊz/ to place someone or something in an unprotected and dangerous situation where they’re easily noticed – reveal – uncover – display – subject – jeopardize – endanger – lay open to – lay bare – bring to light – take the wraps off: Exposing your skin to sunlight excessively …
Legend Legend (noun) /ˈledʒ.ənd/ an old story or tale – fable – fiction – fairy tale – myth – someone or something that is greatly admired – star – big name – celebrity – prodigy – an inscription on an object, esp a coin: This book includes many ancient and didactic legends. The legend of …
Resign Resign (verb) /rɪˈzaɪn/ to give up your job position by informing your employer that you no longer work – leave your job – quit job – hand in your notice: She resigned from her job as an accountant after becoming a mother. Antonyms claim, maintain, sign up, enroll, register Parts of speech Noun: resignation …
Drastic Drastic (adj) /ˈdræs.tɪk/ having a strong influence or effect – severe – extreme – marked and easily noticed – radical – dire – far-reaching – acute, intense: In that critical situation, he had to take the bull by the horns and take drastic action immediately. Antonyms modest Parts of speech Adverb: drastically
Wharf Wharf (noun) /wɔːf/ US /wɔːrf/ a structure like a wall that is built on the edge of the sea or river where ships and boats can land – landing place for boats and ships – quay – jetty – dockside – landing stage – harbor: A line of ships were ready to be loaded …
Ballot Ballot (noun & verb) /ˈbæl.ət/ noun: a system of anonymous voting – secret voting – a card or piece of paper on which votes are recorded – total number of votes – election – secret ballot – poll – survey: The vice president of the company was elected by a secret ballot. During the …
Opprobrium Opprobrium (noun) /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/ US /-ˈproʊ-/ harsh criticism – scorn – condemnation – disapproval – reproach – shame – disgrace: So much opprobrium was heaped on the teacher for administering corporal punishment on one of his students. Parts of speech Adjective: opprobrious Adverb: opprobriously Antonyms praise, plaudit, dignity, pride
Pandemonium Pandemonium (noun) /ˌpæn.dəˈməʊ.ni.əm/ US /-ˈmoʊ-/ a noisy situation or place in which people are excited, thrilled or angry – cacophony – bedlam – chaos – tumult – uproar: When the underdog won the fierce competition, there was such great pandemonium in the football field. Antonyms order, tranquility
Chronic Chronic (adj) /ˈkrɒn.ɪk/ US /ˈkrɑː.nɪk/ (of a disease) lasting for a long time – long-lasting – enduring – always present – persistent – habitual – extremely bad: He’s suffering from chronic fatigue. A chronic disease is a long-term health condition that persists for an extended period, often for the rest of a person’s life, …