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(adj.) abnormal
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Anomalous
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Synonyms: exceptional, atypical, unusual, aberrant
Antonyms: normal, regular, costomary, typical, ordinary
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Anomalous
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(n.) a derogatory statement
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Aspersion
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Synonyms: innuendo, calumny, denigration
Antonyms: endorsement, testimonial, praise
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Aspersion
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(adj.) extremely strange
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Bizarre
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Synonyms: grotesque, fantastic, outlandish
Antonyms: normal, typical, ordinary, expected
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Bizarre
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(adj.) blunt
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Brusque
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Synonyms: curt, tactless, ungracious, gruff, rough
Antonyms: gracious, tactful, courteous, diplomatic
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Brusque
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(v.) to persuade through flattery or artifice
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Cajole
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Synonyms: wheedle, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk
Antonyms: coerce, force, strong-arm
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Cajole
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(v.) to punish severely
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Castigate
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Synonyms: chastise, rebuke, censure, upbraid
Antonyms: reward, honor, praise, laud
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Castigate
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(v.) to invent
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Contrive
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Synonyms: think up, devise, concoct, fabricate
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Contrive
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(n.) a leader who exploits false claims in order to gain power
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Demagogue
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