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Lesson 22
Negative Judgements
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English
9th Grade
05/19/2006

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abase
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to humble, degrade, or lower in estimation
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debase
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to lower or reduce in value, quality or dignity
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degrade
Definition
to lower in rank, dignity, or value
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disparage
Definition
to speak slightly of;
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disparage
Definition
to lower in esteem by actions or words
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deprecate
Definition
to plead earnestly against
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deprecate
Definition
; to express disapproval of
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contemn
Definition
to view or treat with scorn or lack of respect
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flout
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to disregard contemptuously
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flout
Definition
to mock or scorn
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discredit
Definition
to disbelieve or to cause to disbelieve;
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discredit
Definition
to disgrace or to do damage to another’s name or reputation
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sully
Definition
to make or become soiled or tarnished
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sully
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defile
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contumely
Definition
contemptuous, insolent, or insulting language or treatment
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revile
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to speak abusively or contemptuously of
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scathing
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bitterly and fiercely severe
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accede
Definition
to agree or consent
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accede
Definition
to agree or consent
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asquiesce
Definition
to consent or accept without protest
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ally
Definition
to unite, join, or relate
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