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demise
somebody`s demise = the death of that person
the end of something that was previously considered to be powerful, such as a business, industry, or system:
The demise of the company was sudden and unexpected.
scam
a dishonest or illegal plan or activity, esp. one for making money:
She was involved in an insurance scam, collecting on false accident claims.
tenuous - adjective
uk /ˈten.ju.əs/
A tenuous connection, idea, or situation is weak and possibly does not exist:
Even the makers don`t claim it stops you from getting this virus and stops transmitting it. The only thing they claim and this is TENUOUS as well, is that it might reduce more serious symptoms.
genocide noun
the murder of a whole group of people, especially a whole nation, race, or religious group:
womb synonym
Uterus
interstate (as used in US)
interstate highway (system) a fast, wide road that goes between states and connects important cities in the US
intersection (as used in US)
the place where two or more roads join or cross each other