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belies
to contradict or disguise; “his lively alert manner belied his years
derision
ridicule
unprecedented
like nothing that has come before
quixotic
foolishly idealistic
calumny
slander
commendation
praise
opprobrious
outrageously disgraceful or shameful
dearth
inadequate supply, scarcity
pliant
bending readily, flexible
ephemeral
short lived
eschew
to abstain or shun
imbue
to impregnate or inspire with feelings, opinions
capitulate
to surrender unconditionally, or on stipulated terms
impugn
to challenge as false, cast doubt on
ebullience
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance
scurrilious
making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.
“a scurrilous attack on his integrity”
lauding
praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.
“the obituary lauded him as a great statesman and soldier”
pan
criticize (someone or something) severely.
“the movie was panned by the critics”
deride
express contempt for; ridicule.
“critics derided the proposals as clumsy attempts to find a solution”
bemuse
to bewilder or confuse
nepotism
favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship
malfeasance
wrongdoing, especially by a public figure
supercilious
behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
sardonic
showing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something : showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something; grimly mocking or cynical