IPA: //mɪˈzɛr.əˌreɪ//
KK: /mɪˈzɛr.ɛr.eɪ/
Definition: A type of prayer or musical composition that expresses sorrow and asks for mercy, often associated with the 51st Psalm in religious contexts.
Example: The choir performed a beautiful miserere during the church service.
IPA: /ˌmɪzəˈrɪkɔrd/
KK: /ˌmɪzəˈrɪkɔrd/
Definition: A type of support in a church seat that allows a person to lean while standing, or a small dagger used in medieval times to deliver a quick death to a wounded knight.
Example: The church's ornate stalls featured beautifully carved misericords for the comfort of worshippers.
IPA: //ˌmɪz.əˈrɪ.kɔːrd//
KK: /mɪˈzɪrɪˌkɔrd/
Definition: A type of mercy or clemency shown to someone, often in a religious or moral context.
Example: The judge showed misericorde by reducing the sentence for the first-time offender.
IPA: /ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔːmeɪʃən/
KK: /ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔrmeɪʃən/
Definition: Information that is not true or is misleading, often shared to confuse or deceive people.
Example: The article was filled with misinformation about the new policy.
IPA: //mɪsˈkæl//
KK: /mɪsˈkæl/
Definition: A unit of weight used in the Islamic world, typically equal to 4.25 grams, often for measuring precious metals.
Example: The jeweler used a miskal to weigh the gold accurately.
IPA: //mɪˈzɒɡəmɪst//
KK: /mɪˈzɒgəmɪst/
Definition: A person who dislikes or has a strong aversion to marriage.
Example: He is known as a misogamist because he believes that marriage complicates life.
IPA: /mɪˈsɒɡəmi/
KK: /mɪˈsɒɡəmi/
Definition: A strong dislike or hatred of the institution of marriage.
Example: His misogamy made him hesitant to commit to any long-term relationship.
IPA: /mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪk/
KK: /mɪˈzɑːdʒɪnɪk/
Definition: Having or showing a dislike or prejudice against women.
Example: His misogynic remarks during the meeting made many people uncomfortable.
IPA: /mɪˈsɒdʒɪnɪst/
KK: /mɪˈsɑdʒɪnɪst/
Definition: Showing a strong dislike or hatred towards women.
Example: His misogynist views were evident in his comments about female colleagues.
Definition: A person who has a strong dislike or hatred for women.
Example: The misogynist made offensive comments about women in the meeting.
IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈdʒɪnɪstɪk/
KK: /mɪˌzɑːdʒɪˈnɪstɪk/
Example: His misogynistic comments during the meeting made many people uncomfortable.
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