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Posted on October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 by Wordsmyth

Wild card search Did you know that Wordsmyth’s dictionary search box permits the use of wild card symbols?   The question mark (?) and the asterisk (*)—these unassuming symbols are surprisingly powerful,…

mar

Posted on October 6, 2023September 25, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to damage or spoil, esp. on the surface or face, but not severely.Water marks marred the wood.The incident marred his good humor. See the full entry

align

Posted on October 5, 2023September 25, 2023 by Wordsmyth

transitive verb to form into a straight line.The commander aligned his soldiers at the top of the hill.He carefully aligned all the books on the shelf. intransitive verb to come into line.His…

criticism

Posted on October 4, 2023September 25, 2023 by Wordsmyth

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…

tumult

Posted on October 3, 2023September 25, 2023 by Wordsmyth

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

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