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Defection
The act of leaving one's country, cause, or group to join another, often viewed as a betrayal.
Defeatist
Someone who expects or is resigned to failure and gives up easily.
Default
A failure to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one.
Defame
To damage someone's reputation by making false or harmful statements.
Defamatory
Damaging someone's reputation through false or harmful statements.
Defalcate
To misuse or embezzle funds, often those entrusted to one’s care.
Deface
To spoil the appearance or surface of something by damaging it.
Defaced
Spoiled or damaged the appearance of something
Deem
To consider or judge something in a specific way.
Deduce
To reach a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
Decry
To publicly denounce or criticize something strongly.
Decrepit
Worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Decree
An official order or decision made by an authority.
Chirpy
Cheerful, lively, and full of energy
Chipmunks
Small, striped rodents from the squirrel family, known for their quick movements and habit of storing food in their cheek...
Chimerical
Imaginary or fantastical; highly unrealistic or improbable
Chimera
A mythical creature made of parts from various animals; also, an impossible or fanciful idea.
Chimed
Made a musical or ringing sound, often associated with clocks or bells.
Chide
To scold or rebuke gently.
Chicanery
The use of trickery or deceit to achieve a goal, often to manipulate or deceive.
Cherub
A chubby, innocent-looking angel often depicted as a child with wings; also used to describe someone with an angelic or...
Cheerful
Happy and full of positive energy
Chatter
To talk quickly, often about trivial matters.
Chateau
A large country house or castle, especially in France, often associated with vineyards or estates.
Chastise
To scold or reprimand severely.
Chaste
Pure or morally restrained, especially regarding sexual conduct.
Chasten
To correct or discipline, often through criticism or punishment.
Chasm
A deep crack or gap in the earth, or a large difference between two groups or viewpoints.
Chary
Cautious or wary about taking risks
Chartbuster
A song, album, or movie that is extremely popular and tops the sales or popularity charts.
Charm
The quality of being pleasant or attractive.
Charlatan
A person who falsely claims to have special knowledge or skills; a fraud.
Charisma
A personal charm or appeal that inspires admiration or devotion in others.
Charade
A game in which players act out a word or phrase for others to guess, often used to describe an...
Chaotic
Completely disordered or confused; lacking organization.
Chaos
Complete disorder and confusion
Champion
A person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or someone who strongly supports a cause.
Challenge
A difficult task or situation that requires effort to overcome or accomplish.
Chalice
A large, often decorative cup or goblet used for drinking, especially in religious ceremonies.
Chagrin
A feeling of disappointment or embarrassment due to failure or frustration.
Chafe
To irritate or make sore by rubbing; to feel annoyance or impatience.
Cessation
The process of stopping or bringing something to an end.
Certitude
Complete assurance or confidence in something.
Ceremonious
Marked by formality and careful observance of traditions or rituals.
Cerebral
Related to the brain or intellectual activities.
Centurion
An officer in the Roman army who commanded a group of about 100 soldiers.
Centaur
A mythical creature that is half-human and half-horse.
Censure
Strong disapproval or formal criticism
Censorious
Highly critical, often finding fault with others
Censor
To review and remove or suppress parts of content deemed inappropriate or offensive.
Celibate
Choosing to abstain from marriage and sexual relations, often for religious or personal reasons.
Celerity
Swiftness of movement; speed.
Celebrity
A famous person, especially in entertainment or media.
Cede
To give up or surrender control or ownership, often formally or by treaty.
Cedar
A type of evergreen tree with aromatic wood, commonly used for building and furniture.
Cease
To stop or bring to an end
Cavort
To jump or move around in a lively, playful way.
Cavil
To make petty or unnecessary objections
Cavalier
Showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or carefree
Cauterize
To burn the skin or flesh of a wound to stop bleeding or prevent infection.