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determinist

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪst/

KK: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the belief that all events are determined by previously existing causes, often implying that free will does not exist.

Example: The determinist view suggests that every action is the result of prior events and conditions.

noun

Definition: A person who believes that all events, including human actions, are determined by causes that are external to the will.

Example: As a determinist, she argued that our choices are influenced by factors beyond our control.

deterrence

IPA: /dɪˈtɛrəns/

KK: /dɪˈtɜːrəns/

noun

Definition: The use of strategies or actions to prevent someone from doing something harmful or undesirable, often by instilling fear of consequences.

Example: The government believes that strong laws and penalties are essential for effective deterrence against crime.

deterrent

IPA: /dɪˈtɛrənt/

KK: /dɪˈtɜr.ənt/

adjective

Definition: Having the effect of discouraging or preventing something from happening.

Example: The new security measures acted as a strong deterrent against theft.

noun

Definition: Something that discourages or prevents someone from doing something, often by instilling fear or doubt.

Example: The high security measures acted as a strong deterrent against theft.

detest

IPA: /dɪˈtɛst/

KK: /dɪˈtɛst/

transitive verb

Definition: To strongly dislike something or someone; to hate.

Example: She detests the taste of broccoli.

detestable

IPA: /dɪˈtɛstəbl/

KK: /dɪˈtɛstəbl/

adjective

Definition: Causing strong dislike or disgust; something that is very unpleasant or offensive.

Example: The detestable behavior of the bully made everyone uncomfortable.

detestableness

IPA: /dɪˈtɛstəblnəs/

KK: /dɪˈtɛstəblnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being very unpleasant or deserving strong dislike.

Example: The detestableness of his actions shocked everyone in the room.

detestably

IPA: /dɪˈtɛstəblɪ/

KK: /dɪˈtɛstəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very unpleasant or deserving of strong dislike.

Example: The movie was detestably boring, making it hard to sit through.

detestation

IPA: /ˌdɛtəˈsteɪʃən/

KK: /dɛtəˈsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A strong feeling of dislike or hatred towards someone or something.

Example: Her detestation for injustice motivated her to become an activist.

dethrone

IPA: /dɪˈθroʊn/

KK: /dɪˈθroʊn/

transitive verb

Definition: To take someone out of a position of power or authority, especially a king or queen.

Example: The revolution aimed to dethrone the king and establish a new government.

dethronement

IPA: /dɪˈθroʊnmənt/

KK: /dɪˈθroʊnmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of removing someone from a position of power or authority, especially a king or queen from their throne.

Example: The dethronement of the king led to a significant change in the country's leadership.

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