an act of cruelty and unfairness toward someone because of their race, religion, or political views
persécution
a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light
combustion
a performance of a musical composition, dramatic role, or other artistic work
interprétation
the act or technique of playing a percussion instrument
percussion
a written document indicating an individual's intention to leave their job or position
lettre de démission
unfriendly actions or remarks that deliberately cause anger or resentment
provocation
excessive and sometimes insincere praise for someone, often to the point of worship
adulation, adoration
the act of speaking a curse or wish for harm to come to someone, often as an insult or expression of anger
juron
a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur
appréhension, inquiétude
(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
perdition, damnation
a feeling of worry or shock after an unexpected, unpleasant event
consternation
a serious and heartfelt request urging someone to take action
adjuration, prière, supplication
a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors
obsession
accusations made in retaliation for being accused
récrimination
a reason, explanation, or excuse that demonstrates something to be right, reasonable, or necessary
justification
secret agreement particularly made to deceive people
collusion
the condition of two events occurring at the same time
conjonction
an idea accepted as true without proof, often used as a basis for reasoning
supposition
