adjective stern and unrelenting; harsh.The generals came to a grim decision.You’ll just have to face the grim facts.These are the grim realities of life for these children. See the full entry

transitive verb to state with certainty; declare.He alleged his innocence throughout his detainment. to assert in the absence of positive proof.The police alleged that the suspect had entered the home with intent…

noun a regulation, law, decree, or rule, esp. one issued by a city or town.The ordinance forbids smoking in all public buildings. See the full entry

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adjective filled with bitterness or rancor.The town hall meeting turned into an acrimonious debate.The couple’s acrimonious relationship was hard on their children. See the full entry