| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| commandeer |
to force (a civilian) into, or seize (goods) for, the military. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| disinclination |
a feeling of distaste; unwillingness or reluctance. |
| facet |
one of the small, flat, polished surfaces of a cut gem. |
| fervor |
strength, heatedness, or intensity of feeling; impassioned enthusiasm. |
| malleable |
capable of being shaped, as by hammering or rolling. |
| platitude |
an overused, dull, or trivial remark; hackneyed expression; cliché. |
| quaff |
to drink, especially deeply and with obvious enjoyment. |
| satirical |
containing or marked by the use of parody or irony to ridicule or denounce human corruptness or folly. |
| slur |
to speak of disparagingly; belittle. |
| squabble |
to quarrel over trivial matters; bicker. |
| stalemate |
any situation in which a further action, offer, or the like is impossible or unlikely; deadlock. |
| trenchant |
incisive or penetrating, as perception or wit. |