The beliefs or judgments that are widely accepted about a subject.
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adjectiveComplicated and difficult to follow.
Complicated and hard to follow
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corollary
nounA conclusion or result that follows naturally or logically from something else.
correlation
nounA relationship in which two things vary together, without by itself establishing that one causes the other.
counterfeit
adjectiveMade to imitate something genuine with the intention of deceiving.
Imitating the genuine
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criterion
nounA standard or condition used to judge, select, or decide something.
culpability
nounResponsibility for wrongdoing or blame.
curb
verbTo restrain, limit, or keep something under control.
Keep within limits
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deception
nounThe act of leading someone to believe something false, or a device used to do so.
deem
verbTo consider or judge something to be a particular way.
defer
verbTo postpone something, or to yield to another person's judgment or priority.
Yield to another's judgment
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deficit
nounAn amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
delineate
verbTo describe, outline, or mark something precisely.
Describe or mark precisely
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demarcation
nounA boundary or distinction that separates things.
deprecate
verbTo express disapproval of or belittle something.
deprecating
adjectiveExpressing disapproval or making something seem less valuable.
Expressing a low opinion
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deprivation
nounThe loss or lack of something necessary or valued.
derogatory
adjectiveExpressing disrespect or a low opinion of someone or something.
desecrate
verbTo treat something sacred or deeply respected with serious disrespect.
destitute
adjectiveLacking the resources needed for basic living, or completely lacking something.
Lacking basic resources
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deterrent
nounSomething that discourages an action.
detest
verbTo dislike someone or something intensely.
detract
verbTo reduce the value, quality, or appeal of something, usually in the phrase detract from.
detrimental
adjectiveCausing harm or putting something at a disadvantage.
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