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| role |
the character played by an actor. [1/2 definitions] |
| self |
one's own being, character, and nature. [1/2 definitions] |
| shady |
not of good character; not to be trusted. [1/3 definitions] |
| shape |
to give a direction or character to. [1/6 definitions] |
| -ship |
a suffix that means "condition of," "character of," or "quality of." [1/3 definitions] |
| shortcoming |
a fault or weakness in character, behavior, or ability. |
| solemn |
deeply sincere because of religious character. [1/2 definitions] |
| spoil |
to harm the character of by giving too much freedom, too much money, or not enough punishment. [1/4 definitions] |
| strong |
having power of mind or character. [1/7 definitions] |
| such |
of this particular character or kind. [1/5 definitions] |
| superhero |
a character in cartoons or movies who has special powers, such as very great strength or the ability to fly, and uses these powers to help humans and fight against evil in the universe. |
| supreme |
greatest in character, degree, or importance. [1/2 definitions] |
| syllable |
a written character or group of characters that indicate one syllable. [1/2 definitions] |
| tone |
the character of a sound or sounds. [1/7 definitions] |
| tragedy |
a play or story about serious events or ideas that usually ends with the death of the main character or characters. [1/2 definitions] |
| transform |
to change the nature, character, use, or condition of. [1/2 definitions] |
| transformation |
a major change in the form, shape, character, or nature of something or someone. |
| turn |
to change the nature, character, or color of. [1/22 definitions] |
| weakling |
a person who is weak in body or character, or an animal that is weak in body. |
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