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shun - To persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution

When David tried to join in the conversation at the club, they ignored him, and he suspected that he was being shunned because he had a different religion than they did.

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ridicule - To subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

John's friends ridiculed him for wearing a funny outfit.

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renounce - To formally declare one is giving up and abandoning a claim, a right, or possession

To start her diet she made a resolution to herself that she would renounce cake for a month.

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contentious - Likely to cause disagreement or argument

When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.

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condemn - To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds.

The teacher condemned cheating and warned students about the consequences.

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pugnacious - Having a tendency or desire to fight or argue with other people

Jerry's general pugnacious attitude made it difficult for him to get close to people.

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unforgiving - Not making an allowance for error or weakness in others; not willing to forgive others for things they might have done wrong.

Because they knew that Alaska in the winter is an unforgiving environment, they had to plan their expedition very carefully.

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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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barb - A remark that is funny but unkind.

Burt realized that Sam was not really his friend when Sam made several barbed comments directed at Burt at the dinner party.

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bigot - A person who is intolerant toward those with different opinions, beliefs, or lifestyles.

He was labeled a bigot for making offensive comments about immigrants.

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confront - To deal directly with a problem or difficult situation or person.

Instead of avoiding the issue, he chose to confront it head-on.

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irreconcilable - So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible.

Their political beliefs were so irreconcilable that they decided to stop discussing politics altogether.