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Speaking & sounds

How people say things, and the noises the world makes. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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2 words starting with S

squeak
nounFoundation
a short, high-pitched sound
Similar:
squeal
suggest
verbFoundation
to put forward an idea or plan for others to consider
Similar:
propose
Opposite:
command

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sarcasm
nounCore
saying the opposite of what you mean in order to mock
Similar:
irony
Opposite:
honesty
sarcastic
adj.Core
saying the opposite of what you mean in order to mock
Similar:
mocking
Opposite:
complimentary
sermon
nounAdvanced
a talk on a moral or religious subject, often given in church
Similar:
lecture
Opposite:
casualness
slander
nounAdvanced
a false spoken statement meant to harm someone's good name
Similar:
lies
Opposite:
compliment
slang
nounCore
very informal words used in chatting, not in careful writing
Similar:
informal talk
Opposite:
formal
solicit
verbStretch
to ask for something such as help, money or opinions
Similar:
request
Opposite:
give
strident
adj.Advanced
loud and harsh in a way that is unpleasant to hear
Similar:
shrill
Opposite:
calm
succinct
adj.Advanced
clearly expressed in few words
Similar:
concise
Opposite:
lengthy

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