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Topic: Politics

disclosure

IPA: /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

KK: /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

noun

Definition: The act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret.

Example: The company made a disclosure about its financial situation to the public.

discommend

IPA: /dɪs.kəˈmɛnd/

KK: /dɪsˈkəmɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To express disapproval or to recommend against something.

Example: The teacher discommends the use of cell phones during class.

discord

IPA: /dɪsˈkɔrd/

KK: /dɪsˈkɔrd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To not agree or to be in conflict with someone or something.

Example: The two friends began to discord over their differing opinions.

noun

Definition: A situation where there is disagreement or conflict between people or groups.

Example: The discord among the team members made it difficult to complete the project.

discordance

IPA: /dɪsˈkɔːrdəns/

KK: /dɪsˈkɔrdəns/

noun

Definition: The state of being in disagreement or conflict; a lack of harmony or agreement between people or things.

Example: There was a noticeable discordance in their opinions about the project.

discountenance

IPA: /dɪsˈkaʊntɪnəns/

KK: /dɪsˈkaʊntɪnəns/

noun

Definition: A feeling of disapproval or disfavor towards something or someone.

Example: Her discountenance of the proposal was clear during the meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To show disapproval or to discourage someone from doing something.

Example: The teacher discountenanced the idea of cheating on the exam.

discountenanced

IPA: /dɪsˈkʌntənst/

KK: /dɪsˈkʌntənsd/

adjective

Definition: Not approved or supported; disapproved.

Example: The proposal was discountenanced by the committee due to its lack of feasibility.

verb

Definition: To show disapproval or to discourage something.

Example: The teacher discountenanced the idea of cheating on the exam.

discourse

IPA: //dɪsˈkɔːrs//

KK: /ˈdɪskɔrs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To talk or write about a subject in a formal way, often in a detailed manner.

Example: The professor will discourse on the topic of climate change during the lecture.

noun

Definition: A formal discussion or conversation about a specific topic, which can be either spoken or written.

Example: The professor led a discourse on the implications of climate change.

transitive verb

Definition: To narrate or discuss something in detail.

Example: The professor will discourse on the topic of ethics during the lecture.

discoursing

IPA: /dɪsˈkɔːrsɪŋ/

KK: /dɪsˈkɔrsɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A conversation or discussion, often involving the exchange of ideas or opinions.

Example: The group engaged in discoursing about the latest developments in technology.

verb

Definition: To speak or write about a topic in a formal or extended way.

Example: The professor was discoursing on the importance of ethics in modern society.

discredit

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

noun

Definition: A situation where someone loses trust, belief, or respect from others, often resulting in a damaged reputation.

Example: The scandal led to the discredit of the politician, making it hard for him to regain public trust.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something seem untrustworthy or to harm their reputation.

Example: The scandal served to discredit the politician in the eyes of the public.

discreditable

IPA: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

KK: /dɪsˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Causing harm to someone's reputation or standing; something that is shameful or dishonorable.

Example: His discreditable actions led to his removal from the committee.

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