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DICTIONARY definition: a book or digital resource (such as Dictionary.com) containing a selection of words and information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, inflected forms, …

DEFINE definition: to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.). See examples of define used in a sentence.

DEFINITIONS definition: the plural of definition. See examples of definitions used in a sentence.

WORD definition: a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or …

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PUSSY definition: a cat, especially a kitten. See examples of pussy used in a sentence.

MISOGYNY definition: hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women, manifested in various forms such as physical intimidation and abuse, sexual harassment and rape, social shunning and ostracism, …

FREE definition: enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery. See examples of free used in a sentence.