expression

diction

ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n

noun

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

Wordsworth campaigned against exaggerated poetic diction

phraseology,phrasing,turn of phrase,choice of words,wording,language,parlance,usage,vocabulary,terminology,expression,idiom,style,locution,lingo,idiolect

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countenances

ˈkaʊnt(ə)nəns

noun

a person’s face or facial expression.

his impenetrable eyes and inscrutable countenance give little away

face,features,physiognomy,profile,facial expression,expression,look,appearance,aspect,mien,mug,clock,mush,dial,phizog,phiz,boat race,coupon,bake,puss,pan,visage,lineaments,front

verb

admit as acceptable or possible.

he was reluctant to countenance the use of force

tolerate,permit,allow,admit of,approve (of),agree to,consent to,give one’s blessing to,take kindly to,be in favour of,favour,hold with,go along with,put up with,endure,brook,stomach,swallow,bear,thole,stand for,stick,hack,give the go ahead to,give the green light to,give the thumbs up to,give the okay to,approbate

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countenance

ˈkaʊnt(ə)nəns

noun

a person’s face or facial expression.

his impenetrable eyes and inscrutable countenance give little away

face,features,physiognomy,profile,facial expression,expression,look,appearance,aspect,mien,mug,clock,mush,dial,phizog,phiz,boat race,coupon,bake,puss,pan,visage,lineaments,front

verb

admit as acceptable or possible.

he was reluctant to countenance the use of force

tolerate,permit,allow,admit of,approve (of),agree to,consent to,give one’s blessing to,take kindly to,be in favour of,favour,hold with,go along with,put up with,endure,brook,stomach,swallow,bear,thole,stand for,stick,hack,give the go ahead to,give the green light to,give the thumbs up to,give the okay to,approbate

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cases

keɪs

noun

an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.

a case of mistaken identity

instance,occurrence,occasion,manifestation,demonstration,exhibition,exposition,expression,example,illustration,specimen,sample,exemplification,type,prototype

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case

keɪs

noun

an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring.

a case of mistaken identity

instance,occurrence,occasion,manifestation,demonstration,exhibition,exposition,expression,example,illustration,specimen,sample,exemplification,type,prototype

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apothegms

/ˈapəθɛm/

noun

A concise saying or maxim; an aphorism.

the apophthegm ‘tomorrow is another day’

maxim,saying,proverb,aphorism,adage,saw,axiom,formula,expression,phrase,rule,dictum,precept,epigram,gnome

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apothegm

/ˈæpəˌθɛm/

noun

A concise saying or maxim; an aphorism.

the apothegm “tomorrow is another day”

maxim,saying,proverb,aphorism,adage,saw,axiom,formula,expression,phrase,rule,dictum,precept,epigram,gnome

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apophthegms

/ˈapəθɛm/

noun

A concise saying or maxim; an aphorism.

the apophthegm ‘tomorrow is another day’

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apophthegm

/ˈapəθɛm/

noun

A concise saying or maxim; an aphorism.

the apophthegm ‘tomorrow is another day’

maxim,saying,proverb,aphorism,adage,saw,axiom,formula,expression,phrase,rule,dictum,precept,epigram,gnome

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admissions

/ədˈmɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

A statement acknowledging the truth of something.

an admission of guilt

acknowledgement,acceptance,recognition,concession,profession,expression,declaration,confession,revelation,disclosure,divulgence,avowal,claim,unbosoming,owning up

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admission

/ədˈmɪʃən/

noun

A statement acknowledging the truth of something.

an admission of guilt

acknowledgement,acceptance,recognition,concession,profession,expression,declaration,confession,revelation,disclosure,divulgence,avowal,claim,unbosoming,owning up

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