ridicule -
The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
Tommy was the object of ridicule after he revealed an embarrassing secret.
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overbearing -
Unpleasantly or arrogantly controlling.
She decided not to marry him, because even though he was brilliant and handsome, he was too controlling and overbearing.
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haggle -
To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something
After 20 minutes Mary finally agreed not to haggle any more and bought the car at a slight discount.
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infuriating -
Making one extremely angry and impatient; very annoying
The high bills piling up were so infuriating that the Millers could do nothing but yell.
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ornery -
Having an unpleasant mood or temper, likely to get angry and argue with people.
When the workers came to work, they were warned that the boss was in an ornery mood because of the company's poor performance for the last quarter.
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shame -
To publicly disgrace or dishonor someone, making them feel humiliated or guilty.
The media shamed the mayor when it revealed that he had accepted a bribe.
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hostile -
To be unfriendly towards someone you see as an enemy
In couples therapy, the first thing Emily tried to do was to get both people to feel less hostile towards each other.
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confrontational -
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or argumentative way.
The manager’s confrontational tone created tension among the staff.
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sully -
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.
Martha spread rumors about Anne, and even though it came out later that the rumors were false, the damage had been done and Anne's reputation was sullied.
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snarl -
An act or sound of snarling
Whenever Patty's dog would try to make a snarl at intruders, it ended up looking like a grin.
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berate -
To criticize someone in an angry manner
When the private acted in an inappropriate way, his officer berated him to give him the message clearly not to act that way again.
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mockery -
Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
"Saturday Night Live" frequently engages in mockery, especially when it comes to impersonating U.S. presidents.
