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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
to accost
to accost
[sloveso]

to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation

oslovit, přistoupit

oslovit, přistoupit

Ex: Street vendors often accost pedestrians, trying to sell their wares. 
affront
affront
[Podstatné jméno]

an action or remark intended to insult or show open disrespect

urážka, ponížení

urážka, ponížení

Ex: Ignoring her invitation was seen as a personal affront. 
to alienate
to alienate
[sloveso]

to make one feel isolated or hostile toward a person or group

odcizit, vzdálit

odcizit, vzdálit

Ex: His rude comments began to alienate him from his colleagues. 
atrocity
atrocity
[Podstatné jméno]

the extreme brutality of an action or behavior

krutost, barbarství

krutost, barbarství

Ex: The atrocity of the massacre left the entire nation in shock and mourning. 
to beleaguer
to beleaguer
[sloveso]

to trouble or harass someone repeatedly over time

obtěžovat, sužovat

obtěžovat, sužovat

Ex: The celebrity was beleaguered by relentless paparazzi. 
to browbeat
to browbeat
[sloveso]

to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

zastrašovat, nutit výhrůžkami

zastrašovat, nutit výhrůžkami

Ex: He tried to browbeat his coworkers into accepting the new policy. 
coercion
coercion
[Podstatné jméno]

the act of compelling someone to act against their will by using force or threats

nátlak, donucení

nátlak, donucení

Ex: The confession was obtained through coercion, not free will. 
to daunt
to daunt
[sloveso]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

odradit, zastrašit

odradit, zastrašit

Ex: His initial failures did not daunt him; he simply viewed them as learning experiences. 
to discomfit
to discomfit
[sloveso]

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or anxious

zneklidnit, uvést do rozpaků

zneklidnit, uvést do rozpaků

Ex: Her blunt honesty often discomfited those who expected polite small talk. 
to expatriate
to expatriate
[sloveso]

to banish or force an individual to live in another country

vyhostit, vyhnat

vyhostit, vyhnat

Ex: The authoritarian regime decided to expatriate political dissidents who posed a threat to its authority. 
to flout
to flout
[sloveso]

to openly mock or ridicule someone or something with disdain or contempt

veřejně se vysmívat, posmívat se

veřejně se vysmívat, posmívat se

Ex: He flouted at the idea of working overtime, dismissing it as unnecessary. 
to foment
to foment
[sloveso]

to encourage or provoke something, especially trouble or conflict

podněcovat, provokovat

podněcovat, provokovat

Ex: His words began to foment anger in the crowd. 
to perturb
to perturb
[sloveso]

to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

znepokojit, rušit

znepokojit, rušit

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site perturbed the residents, disrupting their peace and quiet. 
to inundate
to inundate
[sloveso]

to overwhelm someone with a large amount of something, such as work, requests, or information

zaplavit, přemoci

zaplavit, přemoci

Ex: After the announcement, the office was inundated with calls. 
riposte
riposte
[Podstatné jméno]

a sharp, clever, or critical response to a comment or action

odpověď, replika

odpověď, replika

Ex: Her riposte to the insult left the entire room silent. 
subversive
subversive
[Přídavné jméno]

intended to destabilize or overthrow an existing system, institution, or authority

subverzivní, podvratný

subverzivní, podvratný

Ex: The film's subversive message challenged traditional gender roles. 
to embroil
to embroil
[sloveso]

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

zapletat, zamotat

zapletat, zamotat

Ex: He inadvertently embroiled himself in a heated debate at the family gathering by expressing a controversial opinion. 
to imperil
to imperil
[sloveso]

to endanger a person or thing

ohrozit, vystavit nebezpečí

ohrozit, vystavit nebezpečí

Ex: Driving under the influence not only imperils the driver but also other innocent road users. 
to coerce
to coerce
[sloveso]

to force someone to do something through threats or manipulation

nutit, donutit

nutit, donutit

Ex: The criminal coerced the witness into changing their testimony through intimidation. 
to instigate
to instigate
[sloveso]

to deliberately provoke, encourage, or initiate actions that lead to conflict, hostility, or harmful consequences

podněcovat, provokovat

podněcovat, provokovat

Ex: With a calculated move, the agent planted false evidence to instigate suspicion and create chaos within the organization. 
to ostracize
to ostracize
[sloveso]

to exclude someone from a community or group as a form of punishment or social rejection

vyloučit, vyobcovat

vyloučit, vyobcovat

Ex: After the scandal, he was ostracized by his colleagues and no longer invited to company events. 
to polarize
to polarize
[sloveso]

to cause something or someone to split into opposing groups

polarizovat, dělit

polarizovat, dělit

Ex: Her speech will polarize the audience. 
duress
duress
[Podstatné jméno]

compulsion or threat used to force someone to act against their will

nátlak, donucení

nátlak, donucení

Ex: He signed the contract under duress. 
to oust
to oust
[sloveso]

to remove someone from a position or place, often forcefully

odstranit, vypudit

odstranit, vypudit

Ex: The shareholders voted to oust the CEO due to financial mismanagement. 
to [throw] down the gauntlet

to challenge someone to a fight or competition

vyzvat na souboj, hodit rukavici

vyzvat na souboj, hodit rukavici

Ex: The champion threw down the gauntlet and invited anyone to challenge him. 
to nettle
to nettle
[sloveso]

to annoy or disturb someone, particularly through minor irritations

dráždit, otravovat

dráždit, otravovat

Ex: His persistent interruptions nettled the teacher during the lesson. 
to tantalize
to tantalize
[sloveso]

to torment someone by showing or promising something desirable that remains just out of reach

lákat, dráždit

lákat, dráždit

Ex: The aroma of fresh bread tantalized the hungry crowd. 
to [throw] the book

to punish someone as severely as possible

Ex: They threw the book, imposing maximum fines and jail time. 
to [raise] Cain

to behave wildly or cause a noisy disturbance

Ex: The kids raised Cain when they found out the trip was canceled. 
to [take|bring|knock] {sb} down a peg (or two|)

to humble someone who is acting arrogant or overconfident, by reducing their status or pride

Ex: Critics took the celebrity down a peg with harsh reviews. 
to [throw|pour] cold water on {sth}

to demotivate a person by talking negatively about their plans or opinions

někomu vzít vítr z plachet, zchladit nadšení

někomu vzít vítr z plachet, zchladit nadšení

Ex: When she excitedly shared her innovative business concept, her skeptical colleagues quickly threw cold water on the idea, highlighting potential flaws. 
to usurp
to usurp
[sloveso]

to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right

uzurpovat, neoprávněně převzít

uzurpovat, neoprávněně převzít

Ex: In many tales, evil stepmothers attempt to usurp the rightful place of the princess. 
noxious
noxious
[Přídavné jméno]

causing harm

škodlivý, jedovatý

škodlivý, jedovatý

Ex: The factory released noxious fumes into the air. 
to abase
to abase
[sloveso]

to lower someone in rank, prestige, or self‑esteem

ponižovat, degradovat

ponižovat, degradovat

Ex: The teacher's harsh words served only to abase the student in front of his peers. 
to abash
to abash
[sloveso]

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

zahanbit, zmást

zahanbit, zmást

Ex: The teacher's sharp criticism abashed the student, causing her to lose confidence. 
to elicit
to elicit
[sloveso]

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

vyvolat, získat

vyvolat, získat

Ex: The detective skillfully posed questions to elicit a confession from the suspect. 
to goad
to goad
[sloveso]

to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior

dráždit, provokovat

dráždit, provokovat

Ex: The relentless teasing from his classmates began to goad him, pushing him to the brink of frustration. 
to perpetrate
to perpetrate
[sloveso]

to commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, such as a crime or an offense

spáchat, provést

spáchat, provést

Ex: The investigation revealed a network of individuals who conspired to perpetrate fraud against the company. 
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