| constrain |
to keep within tight restrictions; confine. |
| detractor |
one who criticizes or disparages an idea, cause, or person to undermine support or popularity. |
| felon1 |
a person who has committed a serious crime, such as murder, rape, or burglary, as opposed to a misdemeanor. |
| jabber |
to speak or make sounds like speech, quickly or at length, but without making much sense or creating much interest in the listener; babble. |
| largess |
liberality in giving, especially money, and often with an implication of the giver's superiority. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| mutation |
a sudden, apparently abnormal change or alteration in a genetically determined structure, as opposed to gradual evolutionary change. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| pall1 |
an atmosphere of gloom or despair. |
| parody |
a humorous imitation in print, music, or performance of a serious person, work of art, or publication. |
| scanty |
barely adequate; meager. |
| stodgy |
lacking the ability or inclination to act informally or to find humor or enjoyment in things that others might; stuffy; prim. |
| suffice |
to meet the needs, goals, or the like of; be adequate for. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |
| venerable |
deserving honor, respect, or reverence because of advanced age, noble character, or dignified position. |