Definitions

Smudge

—n. A blurred or smeared mark on the surface of something
—v. To cause (something) to become messily smeared by rubbing it
—syn: streak, mark, blotch, smear, blot, stain, splotch; bedaub, besmirch, blacken, dirty, soil, daub

Lamentation

—n. An expression of great sorrow or deep sadness
—syn: weeping, wailing, crying, sobbing, moaning, lament, keening, grieving, mourning

Censure

—n. Official strong criticism; a judgment involving condemnation; an opinion or judgment; the act of blaming or condemning sternly
—syn: condemnation, criticism, attack, abuse

Grumble

—v. To complain quietly about something; to talk in an unhappy way; to make a low, heavy sound; to mutter in discontent
—syn: complaint, grievance, protest, cavil, quibble, criticism, grouse

Mockery

—n. Teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing; an absurd misrepresentation or imitation of something
—syn: ridicule, derision, jeering, sneering, contempt, scorn, scoffing, teasing, taunting, sarcasm

Screed

—n. A long or prolonged speech or piece of writing
—syn: diatribe, rant, harangue.

Dispatch

—n. An official report on state or military affairs
—syn: communiqué, bulletin, report, statement, letter, message.

Cavil

—v. To make petty or unnecessary objections
—alt: To be a puling git

Last Updated: 27 Apr 26