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the fraud

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The crime of cheating somebody in order to get maney or goods illegally

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2
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to petition

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To make a formal request to somebody in authority

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to flag

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To draw attention to information that you think is important

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to oust

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To force somebody out of a job or position of power

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to crush

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To use violent methods to defeat people who are opposing you

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6
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to dissent

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To have or express opinions that are different from those that are officially accepted

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7
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the brunt

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To recive the main force of something unpleasent

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the pickpocket

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A person who steals money ecc. from other peoples pockets

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9
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benevolent

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kind, helpful and generous

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10
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to stiftle

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To prevent something from happening

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11
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the cradle

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A small bed for a baby that can be pushed from side to side

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the fugitive

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A person who has escaped or is running away from somewhere or someone

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13
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the political agitator

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a person who tries to persuade people to take part in political protests

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14
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invasive

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invading your privacy

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15
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the tripwire

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A wire that is streched close to the ground as part of an device for catching someone if they touch it

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16
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to dodge

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To move quickly and suddently to one side in order to avoid somebody

17
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the deterrent

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Something that makes somebody less likely to do something