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favoritism shown to relatives, especially in granting jobs, promotions, or other advantages
nepotisme
a literary or artistic style that gives a lifelike representation of people, events, and objects
realisme
a concise and memorable expression that contains a general truth or principle
aforisme
the negative quality of having doubts about the future and expect the worst possible outcomes
pessimisme
a distinctive style, behavior, or way of doing things that is characteristic of a particular individual, group, or period
manierisme, kenmerk
a self-evident truth or axiomatic statement that does not worth mentioning, used as a literary device
truïsme, voor de hand liggende waarheid
the ideology, customs, values, and cultural traits that are considered characteristic of the United States or its citizens
amerikanisme
the selfless concern for the well-being of others, often demonstrated through acts of kindness, compassion, and generosity
altruïsme
the act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper credit or permission
plagiaat
an entertainer who can manipulate their voice in a way that makes it seem like it is coming from a puppet or dummy
ventriloquist
the defining spirit or mood of a particular period in history, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of the time
geest van de tijd, sfeertje van de tijd
someone who believes that all events are predetermined and inevitable, often accepting them passively without attempting to change or influence outcomes
fatalist, pessimist
someone who attempts to persuade politicians to agree or disagree with a law being made or changed
lobbyist
someone who derives pleasure or gratification from experiencing pain, humiliation, or suffering, either inflicted by oneself or by others
masochist
someone who collects, studies, or deals with coins, currency, and related items, often as a hobby or profession
numismaticus
a healthcare professional specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
oogarts, oftalmoloog
the intentional act of ending a person's life painlessly and without their consent, typically to relieve suffering from a terminal illness or irreversible condition
euthanasie
a condition in which part of an organ squeezes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place
hernia
great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.
hysterie
mental condition that causes extreme and unusual changes in one's energy level, mood, or emotions
manie, mania
