Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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derogation | Yes | No | No | No |
chink | Yes | No | Yes | No |
derogation (noun) | chink (noun) |
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(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law | a short light metallic sound |
a communication that belittles somebody or something | a narrow opening as e.g. between planks in a wall |
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent |
derogation (verb) | chink (verb) |
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make cracks or chinks in | |
fill the chinks of, as with caulking | |
make or emit a high sound |