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point , point / point/ • n. 1. the tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, or other object: the point of his dagger a pencil point. ∎ Archaeol. a pointed flake… Retaliate , re·tal·i·ate / riˈtalēˌāt/ • v. [intr.] make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack: the blow stung and she retaliated immediately. ∎ [t… Cusp , cusp / kəsp/ • n. 1. a pointed end where two curves meet, in particular: ∎ Archit. a projecting point between small arcs in Gothic tracery. ∎ a cone-… displease , dis·please / disˈplēz/ • v. [tr.] make (someone) feel annoyed or dissatisfied: the tone of the letter displeased him | [as adj.] (displeasing) it was… admonish , admonish •banish, clannish, mannish, Spanish, tannish, vanish •garnish, tarnish, varnish •replenish, Rhenish •Danish •cleanish, greenish •diminish, f… snare drum , snare / sne(ə)r/ • n. 1. a trap for catching birds or animals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord. ∎ fig. a thing likely to lure or tempt s…
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