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whiten

Posted on January 23, 2026January 15, 2026 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb | intransitive verb to make or become white.He whitened his shirt with bleachHer face whitened with fear. See the full entry

vituperate

Posted on January 22, 2026January 15, 2026 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to condemn sharply; blame; berate.The author was vituperated for publishing what his critics called a work of blasphemy. See the full entry

trespass

Posted on January 21, 2026January 15, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun an act of entering the property of another without permission, which is against the law.His trespass of the property cost him a fine of one hundred dollars. See the full entry

recourse

Posted on January 20, 2026January 15, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun that which may be turned to for assistance, protection, or a way out of a difficult situation.If they refuse to compensate you fairly, then your only recourse is a law suit.The…

ignominy

Posted on January 19, 2026January 15, 2026 by Wordsmyth

noun the condition of being in disgrace or dishonor; humiliation.Their father’s ignominy as a convicted war criminal had profound effects on them as they grew up. See the full entry

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