Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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derogation | Yes | No | No | No |
strawman | Yes | No | No | No |
derogation (noun) | strawman (noun) |
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(law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law | an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds |
a communication that belittles somebody or something | a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted |
a person used as a cover for some questionable activity |