noun the act of making judgments or criticizing.Her constant criticism of her daughter eventually put a wedge between them.The art instructor’s criticism of the students’ works was helpful to them. See the…

noun the noise and commotion of a large crowd; uproar.They lost each other in the tumult that erupted after the police tried to break up the demonstration. See the full entry

noun 1. one who wishes ill on another; personal enemy.Now that his old foe was being released from prison, he had begun to be fearful.They had a serious falling-out some years ago…

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adjective adding to visual attractiveness; ornamental.Wallpaper is functional besides being decorative. See the full entry