deceit
nounThe act of deliberately misleading someone through false statements or appearances.
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decrepitude
nounA state of serious deterioration or weakness from age, wear, or neglect.
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adjectiveClearly stated, precisely determined, or free from uncertainty.
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nounA state of deep discouragement or loss of hope.
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nounA disparaging statement or action that diminishes someone's merit.
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adjectiveIn a state of disrepair after neglect or age.
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nounA stated principle or body of beliefs guiding an organization or field.
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verbTo present something as less important or serious than it may be.
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