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Topic: Politics

dismiss

IPA: /dɪsˈmɪs/

KK: /dɪsˈmɪs/

transitive verb

Definition: To allow someone to leave or to remove someone from a position or job; to reject or put aside an idea or claim.

Example: The manager decided to dismiss the employee for repeated tardiness.

dismissal

IPA: /dɪsˈmɪsəl/

KK: /dɪsˈmɪsəl/

noun

Definition: The act of allowing someone to leave or the decision to end someone's employment or position.

Example: The teacher announced the dismissal of the students early due to the weather.

dismission

IPA: /dɪsˈmɪʃən/

KK: /dɪsˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of removing someone from their job or position, or the process of sending someone away.

Example: The dismission of the employee was unexpected and left many colleagues surprised.

disobedience

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

KK: /dɪsəˈbiːdɪəns/

noun

Definition: The act of not following rules or instructions given by someone in authority.

Example: His disobedience led to serious consequences at school.

disobey

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/

KK: /dɪsəˈbeɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To refuse to follow a command or rule given by someone in authority.

Example: The child decided to disobey his parents and stay out late.

transitive verb

Definition: To refuse to follow an order or rule given by someone in authority.

Example: The child chose to disobey his parents' instructions.

disobeyer

IPA: /dɪsəˈbeɪər/

KK: /dɪsəˈbeɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who does not follow rules or orders.

Example: The disobeyer faced consequences for ignoring the school's regulations.

disparage

IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

transitive verb

Definition: To speak about someone or something in a way that shows you think they are not good or important; to belittle or criticize unfairly.

Example: It's not nice to disparage others just to make yourself feel better.

disparagement

IPA: //dɪsˈpærɪdʒmənt//

KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒmənt/

noun

Definition: The action of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval and lack of respect, often to make them seem less important or valuable.

Example: His constant disparagement of her ideas made it difficult for her to feel confident in meetings.

disparager

IPA: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒər/

KK: /dɪsˈpærɪdʒər/

noun

Definition: A person who speaks negatively about someone or something, often to belittle or criticize them.

Example: He was known as a disparager, always finding faults in others' work.

disparate

IPA: /ˈdɪspərət/

KK: /ˈdɪspərɪt/

adjective

Definition: Made up of different and distinct elements that are not similar or alike.

Example: The committee was formed by a disparate group of experts from various fields.

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