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criminological

IPA: /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɒlədʒɪkəl/

KK: /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑlədʒɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the study of crime and criminal behavior.

Example: The criminological research provided insights into the causes of crime in urban areas.

criminologist

IPA: /ˌkrɪməˈnɒlədʒɪst/

KK: /ˌkrɪməˈnɑlədʒɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who studies crime and criminal behavior, often to understand its causes and effects.

Example: The criminologist presented her research on the impact of poverty on crime rates.

criminology

IPA: /ˌkrɪməˈnɒlədʒi/

KK: /ˌkrɪməˈnɑlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The scientific study of crime, criminals, and the behavior associated with criminal activity.

Example: She decided to major in criminology to understand the causes of crime better.

criminous

IPA: /ˈkrɪmɪnəs/

KK: /ˈkrɪmɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or involving crime; illegal or unlawful.

Example: The criminous activities in the area have raised concerns among the residents.

cringe

IPA: /krɪndʒ/

KK: /krɪndʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move back or away from something in fear or discomfort; to react with embarrassment or awkwardness.

Example: She cringed at the thought of speaking in front of the large crowd.

noun

Definition: A feeling of embarrassment or discomfort caused by someone else's actions or words, often leading to a physical reaction like flinching.

Example: Watching that old video made me feel a deep cringe.

cringeworthy

IPA: /ˈkrɪnʤˌwɜːrði/

KK: /ˈkrɪnʤˌwɜrði/

adjective

Definition: Something that makes you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable because it is awkward or inappropriate.

Example: The movie was so cringeworthy that I had to cover my eyes during some scenes.

cripple

IPA: /ˈkrɪp.əl/

KK: /ˈkrɪpəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a physical disability that affects movement or function, often resulting in being unable to walk properly.

Example: The accident left him with a crippled leg, making it difficult for him to walk.

verb

Definition: To make someone unable to walk or use a limb, or to severely damage something so that it cannot work properly.

Example: The accident crippled him for life, leaving him unable to walk.

crippled

IPA: /ˈkrɪpəld/

KK: /ˈkrɪpəld/

adjective

Definition: Having a limb that does not work properly or is injured, making it hard to move around.

Example: After the accident, he felt crippled and struggled to walk.

verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to be unable to walk or move properly, often due to injury or damage.

Example: The accident crippled him for life, making it difficult for him to walk.

crippling

IPA: /ˈkrɪplɪŋ/

KK: /ˈkrɪplɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing severe damage or impairment, often making something unable to function properly.

Example: The crippling effects of the disease left him unable to walk.

verb

Definition: To cause someone or something to become unable to move or function properly, often due to injury or damage.

Example: The accident left him crippling in pain for weeks.

crisis

IPA: /ˈkraɪsɪs/

KK: /ˈkraɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A difficult or dangerous situation that requires a decision or action to resolve it.

Example: The country faced a financial crisis that affected many people's lives.

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