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dividing

dɪˈvʌɪd

verb

separate or be separated into parts.

consumer magazines can be divided into a number of categories

split,cut up,cleave,carve up,slice up,chop up,split up,dissect,bisect,halve,quarter,sunder,rive,fractionate,disjoin,diverge,separate,part,branch,branch off,fork,split in two,go in different directions,go separate ways,divaricate,bifurcate,furcate,ramify,classify,sort,sort out,categorize,order,group,pigeonhole,grade,rank,organize,arrange,dispose,segregate,partition

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divides

dɪˈvʌɪd

verb

separate or be separated into parts.

consumer magazines can be divided into a number of categories

split,cut up,cleave,carve up,slice up,chop up,split up,dissect,bisect,halve,quarter,sunder,rive,fractionate,disjoin,diverge,separate,part,branch,branch off,fork,split in two,go in different directions,go separate ways,divaricate,bifurcate,furcate,ramify,classify,sort,sort out,categorize,order,group,pigeonhole,grade,rank,organize,arrange,dispose,segregate,partition

noun

a difference or disagreement between two groups, typically producing tension.

there was still a profound cultural divide between the parties

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divide

dɪˈvʌɪd

verb

separate or be separated into parts.

consumer magazines can be divided into a number of categories

split,cut up,cleave,carve up,slice up,chop up,split up,dissect,bisect,halve,quarter,sunder,rive,fractionate,disjoin,diverge,separate,part,branch,branch off,fork,split in two,go in different directions,go separate ways,divaricate,bifurcate,furcate,ramify,classify,sort,sort out,categorize,order,group,pigeonhole,grade,rank,organize,arrange,dispose,segregate,partition

noun

a difference or disagreement between two groups, typically producing tension.

there was still a profound cultural divide between the parties

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distresses

dɪˈstrɛs

verb

cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

I didn’t mean to distress you

cause anguish to,cause suffering to,pain,upset,make miserable,make wretched,grieve,sadden,trouble,worry,bother,arouse anxiety in,perturb,disturb,disquiet,agitate,vex,harrow,torment,torture,afflict,rack,curse,oppress,plague,dog,cut up,upsetting,worrying,affecting,painful,traumatic,agonizing,harrowing,tormenting,sad,saddening,pitiful,heartbreaking,heart-rending,tragic,haunting,disturbing,concerning,unsettling,disquieting,shocking,alarming,gut-wrenching,distressful

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dissects

dʌɪˈsɛkt
dɪˈsɛkt

verb

methodically cut up (a body or plant) in order to study its internal parts.

an animal’s eye can be easily dissected

anatomize,cut up,cut/lay open,dismember,vivisect

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dissecting

dʌɪˈsɛkt
dɪˈsɛkt

verb

methodically cut up (a body or plant) in order to study its internal parts.

an animal’s eye can be easily dissected

anatomize,cut up,cut/lay open,dismember,vivisect

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dissect

dʌɪˈsɛkt
dɪˈsɛkt

verb

methodically cut up (a body or plant) in order to study its internal parts.

an animal’s eye can be easily dissected

anatomize,cut up,cut/lay open,dismember,vivisect

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dismembers

dɪsˈmɛmbə

verb

cut off the limbs of (a person or animal).

he watched a doctor dismember the body

disjoint,joint,cut off the limbs of,pull apart,cut up,chop up,break up,dissect,divide,segment,mutilate,hack up,butcher,tear limb from limb,limb

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dismembering

dɪsˈmɛmbə

verb

cut off the limbs of (a person or animal).

he watched a doctor dismember the body

disjoint,joint,cut off the limbs of,pull apart,cut up,chop up,break up,dissect,divide,segment,mutilate,hack up,butcher,tear limb from limb,limb

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dismember

dɪsˈmɛmbə

verb

cut off the limbs of (a person or animal).

he watched a doctor dismember the body

disjoint,joint,cut off the limbs of,pull apart,cut up,chop up,break up,dissect,divide,segment,mutilate,hack up,butcher,tear limb from limb,limb

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disappointed

dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd

adjective

sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfil one’s hopes or expectations.

I’m disappointed in you, Mary

saddened,upset,let down,disheartened,downhearted,cast down,downcast,depressed,dispirited,discouraged,despondent,dismayed,crestfallen,distressed,chagrined,disenchanted,disillusioned,displeased,discontented,dissatisfied,frustrated,disgruntled,choked,miffed,cut up,gutted,as sick as a parrot

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criticizing

ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪz

verb

indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

the opposition criticized the government’s failure to consult adequately

find fault with,censure,denounce,condemn,arraign,attack,lambast,pillory,disapprove of,carp at,cavil at,rail against,inveigh against,cast aspersions on,pour scorn on,disparage,denigrate,deprecate,malign,vilify,besmirch,run down,give a bad press to,slur,knock,pan,slam,hammer,blast,bad-mouth,nitpick about,throw brickbats at,give flak to,lay into,lace into,pull to pieces,pull apart,pick holes in,hit out at,maul,savage,roast,skewer,crucify,slag off,have a go at,give some stick to,monster,slate,rubbish,pummel,cut up,trash,bag on,bag,sledge,excoriate,rate,slash,vituperate against,reprobate,animadvert on,objurgate,asperse,derogate,reprehend

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criticizes

ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪz

verb

indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

the opposition criticized the government’s failure to consult adequately

find fault with,censure,denounce,condemn,arraign,attack,lambast,pillory,disapprove of,carp at,cavil at,rail against,inveigh against,cast aspersions on,pour scorn on,disparage,denigrate,deprecate,malign,vilify,besmirch,run down,give a bad press to,slur,knock,pan,slam,hammer,blast,bad-mouth,nitpick about,throw brickbats at,give flak to,lay into,lace into,pull to pieces,pull apart,pick holes in,hit out at,maul,savage,roast,skewer,crucify,slag off,have a go at,give some stick to,monster,slate,rubbish,pummel,cut up,trash,bag on,bag,sledge,excoriate,rate,slash,vituperate against,reprobate,animadvert on,objurgate,asperse,derogate,reprehend

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criticized

ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪz

verb

indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

the opposition criticized the government’s failure to consult adequately

find fault with,censure,denounce,condemn,arraign,attack,lambast,pillory,disapprove of,carp at,cavil at,rail against,inveigh against,cast aspersions on,pour scorn on,disparage,denigrate,deprecate,malign,vilify,besmirch,run down,give a bad press to,slur,knock,pan,slam,hammer,blast,bad-mouth,nitpick about,throw brickbats at,give flak to,lay into,lace into,pull to pieces,pull apart,pick holes in,hit out at,maul,savage,roast,skewer,crucify,slag off,have a go at,give some stick to,monster,slate,rubbish,pummel,cut up,trash,bag on,bag,sledge,excoriate,rate,slash,vituperate against,reprobate,animadvert on,objurgate,asperse,derogate,reprehend

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criticize

ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪz

verb

indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

the opposition criticized the government’s failure to consult adequately

find fault with,censure,denounce,condemn,arraign,attack,lambast,pillory,disapprove of,carp at,cavil at,rail against,inveigh against,cast aspersions on,pour scorn on,disparage,denigrate,deprecate,malign,vilify,besmirch,run down,give a bad press to,slur,knock,pan,slam,hammer,blast,bad-mouth,nitpick about,throw brickbats at,give flak to,lay into,lace into,pull to pieces,pull apart,pick holes in,hit out at,maul,savage,roast,skewer,crucify,slag off,have a go at,give some stick to,monster,slate,rubbish,pummel,cut up,trash,bag on,bag,sledge,excoriate,rate,slash,vituperate against,reprobate,animadvert on,objurgate,asperse,derogate,reprehend

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criticising

ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪz

verb

indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

the opposition criticized the government’s failure to consult adequately

find fault with,censure,denounce,condemn,arraign,attack,lambast,pillory,disapprove of,carp at,cavil at,rail against,inveigh against,cast aspersions on,pour scorn on,disparage,denigrate,deprecate,malign,vilify,besmirch,run down,give a bad press to,slur,knock,pan,slam,hammer,blast,bad-mouth,nitpick about,throw brickbats at,give flak to,lay into,lace into,pull to pieces,pull apart,pick holes in,hit out at,maul,savage,roast,skewer,crucify,slag off,have a go at,give some stick to,monster,slate,rubbish,pummel,cut up,trash,bag on,bag,sledge,excoriate,rate,slash,vituperate against,reprobate,animadvert on,objurgate,asperse,derogate,reprehend

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criticises

ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪz

verb

indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

the opposition criticized the government’s failure to consult adequately

find fault with,censure,denounce,condemn,arraign,attack,lambast,pillory,disapprove of,carp at,cavil at,rail against,inveigh against,cast aspersions on,pour scorn on,disparage,denigrate,deprecate,malign,vilify,besmirch,run down,give a bad press to,slur,knock,pan,slam,hammer,blast,bad-mouth,nitpick about,throw brickbats at,give flak to,lay into,lace into,pull to pieces,pull apart,pick holes in,hit out at,maul,savage,roast,skewer,crucify,slag off,have a go at,give some stick to,monster,slate,rubbish,pummel,cut up,trash,bag on,bag,sledge,excoriate,rate,slash,vituperate against,reprobate,animadvert on,objurgate,asperse,derogate,reprehend

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criticised

ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪz

verb

indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

the opposition criticized the government’s failure to consult adequately

find fault with,censure,denounce,condemn,arraign,attack,lambast,pillory,disapprove of,carp at,cavil at,rail against,inveigh against,cast aspersions on,pour scorn on,disparage,denigrate,deprecate,malign,vilify,besmirch,run down,give a bad press to,slur,knock,pan,slam,hammer,blast,bad-mouth,nitpick about,throw brickbats at,give flak to,lay into,lace into,pull to pieces,pull apart,pick holes in,hit out at,maul,savage,roast,skewer,crucify,slag off,have a go at,give some stick to,monster,slate,rubbish,pummel,cut up,trash,bag on,bag,sledge,excoriate,rate,slash,vituperate against,reprobate,animadvert on,objurgate,asperse,derogate,reprehend

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criticise

ˈkrɪtɪsʌɪz

verb

indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.

the opposition criticized the government’s failure to consult adequately

find fault with,censure,denounce,condemn,arraign,attack,lambast,pillory,disapprove of,carp at,cavil at,rail against,inveigh against,cast aspersions on,pour scorn on,disparage,denigrate,deprecate,malign,vilify,besmirch,run down,give a bad press to,slur,knock,pan,slam,hammer,blast,bad-mouth,nitpick about,throw brickbats at,give flak to,lay into,lace into,pull to pieces,pull apart,pick holes in,hit out at,maul,savage,roast,skewer,crucify,slag off,have a go at,give some stick to,monster,slate,rubbish,pummel,cut up,trash,bag on,bag,sledge,excoriate,rate,slash,vituperate against,reprobate,animadvert on,objurgate,asperse,derogate,reprehend

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clowning

klaʊn

verb

behave in a comical or playful way.

Harvey clowned around pretending to be a dog

fool around,fool about,play the fool,act foolishly,act the clown/fool/goat,play about,play around,monkey about,monkey around,play tricks,indulge in horseplay,engage in high jinks,joke,jest,mess about,mess around,horse about,horse around,dick around,muck about,muck around,lark (about),lark (around),cut up,play the giddy goat,piss about,piss around,arse about,arse around,bugger about,bugger around

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clowned

klaʊn

verb

behave in a comical or playful way.

Harvey clowned around pretending to be a dog

fool around,fool about,play the fool,act foolishly,act the clown/fool/goat,play about,play around,monkey about,monkey around,play tricks,indulge in horseplay,engage in high jinks,joke,jest,mess about,mess around,horse about,horse around,dick around,muck about,muck around,lark (about),lark (around),cut up,play the giddy goat,piss about,piss around,arse about,arse around,bugger about,bugger around

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cleaves

kliːv

verb

split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain.

the large axe his father used to cleave wood for the fire

split,split open,crack open,lay open,divide,sever,splinter,cut (up),hew,hack,chop up,slice up,halve,bisect,quarter,rend,sunder,rive

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cleaving

kliːv

verb

split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain.

the large axe his father used to cleave wood for the fire

split,split open,crack open,lay open,divide,sever,splinter,cut (up),hew,hack,chop up,slice up,halve,bisect,quarter,rend,sunder,rive

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cleaved

kliːv

verb

split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain.

the large axe his father used to cleave wood for the fire

split,split open,crack open,lay open,divide,sever,splinter,cut (up),hew,hack,chop up,slice up,halve,bisect,quarter,rend,sunder,rive

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cleave

kliːv

verb

split or sever (something), especially along a natural line or grain.

the large axe his father used to cleave wood for the fire

split,split open,crack open,lay open,divide,sever,splinter,cut (up),hew,hack,chop up,slice up,halve,bisect,quarter,rend,sunder,rive

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chopping

tʃɒp

verb

cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife.

they chopped up the pulpit for firewood

cut up,cut into pieces,chop up,cube,dice,mince,hash,hew,split,cleave

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chopped

tʃɒp

verb

cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife.

they chopped up the pulpit for firewood

cut up,cut into pieces,chop up,cube,dice,mince,hash,hew,split,cleave

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chop

tʃɒp

verb

cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife.

they chopped up the pulpit for firewood

cut up,cut into pieces,chop up,cube,dice,mince,hash,hew,split,cleave

noun

a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the hand.

an effective chop to the back of the neck

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censuring

ˈsɛnʃə

verb

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

the company was heavily censured by inspectors from the Department of Trade

condemn,criticize,castigate,chastise,lambast,pillory,savage,attack,find fault with,fulminate against,abuse,reprimand,berate,reprove,rebuke,admonish,remonstrate with,reproach,take to task,haul over the coals,impugn,harangue,blame,revile,vilify,give someone a bad press,knock,slam,take to pieces,pull apart,crucify,bash,hammer,lay into,tear into,sail into,roast,give someone a roasting,cane,blast,bawl out,dress down,rap over the knuckles,have a go at,give someone hell,carpet,slate,slag off,rubbish,monster,rollick,give someone a rollicking,give someone a rocket,tear someone off a strip,tear a strip off someone,chew out,ream out,pummel,cut up,bag,rate,slash,excoriate,objurgate,reprehend,bollock,give someone a bollocking

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censures

ˈsɛnʃə

verb

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

the company was heavily censured by inspectors from the Department of Trade

condemn,criticize,castigate,chastise,lambast,pillory,savage,attack,find fault with,fulminate against,abuse,reprimand,berate,reprove,rebuke,admonish,remonstrate with,reproach,take to task,haul over the coals,impugn,harangue,blame,revile,vilify,give someone a bad press,knock,slam,take to pieces,pull apart,crucify,bash,hammer,lay into,tear into,sail into,roast,give someone a roasting,cane,blast,bawl out,dress down,rap over the knuckles,have a go at,give someone hell,carpet,slate,slag off,rubbish,monster,rollick,give someone a rollicking,give someone a rocket,tear someone off a strip,tear a strip off someone,chew out,ream out,pummel,cut up,bag,rate,slash,excoriate,objurgate,reprehend,bollock,give someone a bollocking

noun

the formal expression of severe disapproval.

two MPs were singled out for censure

condemnation,criticism,attack,abuse,revilement,disapproval,reprimand,rebuke,admonishment,admonition,reproof,reproval,upbraiding,castigation,berating,denunciation,reproach,scolding,chiding,reprehension,obloquy,vituperation,excoriation,objurgation

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censured

ˈsɛnʃə

verb

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

the company was heavily censured by inspectors from the Department of Trade

condemn,criticize,castigate,chastise,lambast,pillory,savage,attack,find fault with,fulminate against,abuse,reprimand,berate,reprove,rebuke,admonish,remonstrate with,reproach,take to task,haul over the coals,impugn,harangue,blame,revile,vilify,give someone a bad press,knock,slam,take to pieces,pull apart,crucify,bash,hammer,lay into,tear into,sail into,roast,give someone a roasting,cane,blast,bawl out,dress down,rap over the knuckles,have a go at,give someone hell,carpet,slate,slag off,rubbish,monster,rollick,give someone a rollicking,give someone a rocket,tear someone off a strip,tear a strip off someone,chew out,ream out,pummel,cut up,bag,rate,slash,excoriate,objurgate,reprehend,bollock,give someone a bollocking

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censure

ˈsɛnʃə

verb

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.

the company was heavily censured by inspectors from the Department of Trade

condemn,criticize,castigate,chastise,lambast,pillory,savage,attack,find fault with,fulminate against,abuse,reprimand,berate,reprove,rebuke,admonish,remonstrate with,reproach,take to task,haul over the coals,impugn,harangue,blame,revile,vilify,give someone a bad press,knock,slam,take to pieces,pull apart,crucify,bash,hammer,lay into,tear into,sail into,roast,give someone a roasting,cane,blast,bawl out,dress down,rap over the knuckles,have a go at,give someone hell,carpet,slate,slag off,rubbish,monster,rollick,give someone a rollicking,give someone a rocket,tear someone off a strip,tear a strip off someone,chew out,ream out,pummel,cut up,bag,rate,slash,excoriate,objurgate,reprehend,bollock,give someone a bollocking

noun

the formal expression of severe disapproval.

two MPs were singled out for censure

condemnation,criticism,attack,abuse,revilement,disapproval,reprimand,rebuke,admonishment,admonition,reproof,reproval,upbraiding,castigation,berating,denunciation,reproach,scolding,chiding,reprehension,obloquy,vituperation,excoriation,objurgation

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butchering

ˈbʊtʃə

verb

slaughter or cut up (an animal) for food.

slaughter,cut up,carve up,slice up,joint,prepare,dress

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butchered

ˈbʊtʃə

verb

slaughter or cut up (an animal) for food.

slaughter,cut up,carve up,slice up,joint,prepare,dress

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anatomizing

/əˈnatəmʌɪz/

verb

Dissect (a body)

he was sentenced to be hanged and then anatomized

anatomize,cut up,cut open,lay open,dismember

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anatomizes

/əˈnatəmʌɪz/

verb

Dissect (a body)

he was sentenced to be hanged and then anatomized

anatomize,cut up,cut open,lay open,dismember

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anatomized

/əˈnatəmʌɪz/

verb

Dissect (a body)

he was sentenced to be hanged and then anatomized

anatomize,cut up,cut open,lay open,dismember

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anatomize

/əˈnædəˌmaɪz/

transitive verb

Dissect (a body)

he was sentenced to be hanged and then anatomized

anatomize,cut up,cut open,lay open,dismember

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anatomising

/əˈnatəmʌɪz/

verb

Dissect (a body)

he was sentenced to be hanged and then anatomized

anatomize,cut up,cut open,lay open,dismember

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anatomises

/əˈnatəmʌɪz/

verb

Dissect (a body)

he was sentenced to be hanged and then anatomized

anatomize,cut up,cut open,lay open,dismember

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anatomised

/əˈnatəmʌɪz/

verb

Dissect (a body)

he was sentenced to be hanged and then anatomized

anatomize,cut up,cut open,lay open,dismember

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anatomise

/əˈnatəmʌɪz/

verb

Dissect (a body)

he was sentenced to be hanged and then anatomized

anatomize,cut up,cut open,lay open,dismember

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