noun
the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
she was struggling to regain her composure
self-control,self-possession,self-command,calmness,equanimity,equilibrium,calm,coolness,collectedness,serenity,tranquillity,aplomb,poise,presence of mind,sangfroid,self-assurance,assurance,imperturbability,placidity,placidness,impassiveness,impassivity,dispassion,phlegm,stolidity,unexcitability,cool,unflappability,countenance,ataraxy,ataraxia
noun
something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
she put her house up as collateral for the bank loan
security,surety,guarantee,guaranty,pledge,bond,insurance,indemnity,indemnification,pawn,backing,bail,hostage,assurance,gage,earnest
noun
something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
she put her house up as collateral for the bank loan
security,surety,guarantee,guaranty,pledge,bond,insurance,indemnity,indemnification,pawn,backing,bail,hostage,assurance,gage,earnest
adjective
additional but subordinate; secondary.
the collateral meanings of a word
noun
absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case.
the question may never be answered with certitude
certainty,confidence,sureness,positiveness,conviction,reliability,assuredness,assurance
noun
absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case.
the question may never be answered with certitude
certainty,confidence,sureness,positiveness,conviction,reliability,assuredness,assurance
noun
firm conviction that something is the case.
she knew with absolute certainty that they were dead
confidence,sureness,positiveness,conviction,certitude,reliability,assuredness,assurance,validity,conclusiveness,authoritativeness,truth,fact,factualness
noun
firm conviction that something is the case.
she knew with absolute certainty that they were dead
confidence,sureness,positiveness,conviction,certitude,reliability,assuredness,assurance,validity,conclusiveness,authoritativeness,truth,fact,factualness
noun
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
he has been released on bail
surety,security,collateral,assurance,indemnity,indemnification
verb
Release or secure the release of (a prisoner) on payment of bail.
nine were bailed on drugs charges
noun
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
he has been released on bail
surety,security,collateral,assurance,indemnity,indemnification
verb
Release or secure the release of (a prisoner) on payment of bail.
nine were bailed on drugs charges
noun
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
he has been released on bail
surety,security,collateral,assurance,indemnity,indemnification
verb
Release or secure the release of (a prisoner) on payment of bail.
nine were bailed on drugs charges
noun
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
he has been released on bail
surety,security,collateral,assurance,indemnity,indemnification
transitive verb
Release or secure the release of (a prisoner) on payment of bail.
his son called home to get bailed out of jail
noun
A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
his assertion that his father had deserted the family
declaration,contention,statement,claim,submission,postulation,averment,opinion,proclamation,announcement,pronouncement,assurance,attestation,affirmation,protestation,profession,swearing,insistence,avowal
noun
A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
his assertion that his father had deserted the family
declaration,contention,statement,claim,submission,postulation,averment,opinion,proclamation,announcement,pronouncement,assurance,attestation,affirmation,protestation,profession,swearing,insistence,avowal
noun
Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.
Diana passed the test with aplomb
poise,self-assurance,assurance,self-possession,self-confidence,calmness,composure,collectedness,presence of mind,level-headedness,sangfroid,equilibrium,equanimity,nerve,nonchalance
noun
The action or process of affirming something.
he nodded in affirmation
assertion,declaration,statement,proclamation,pronouncement,attestation,assurance
noun
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed.
he nodded in affirmation
assertion,declaration,statement,proclamation,pronouncement,attestation,assurance
