to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

to agree to, accept, or support something

describe in vivid detail

free somebody (from an erroneous belief)

perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers

be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

express strong disapproval of

to try very hard to persuade someone to do something particular

to speak to people in a lengthy, loud, and angry way

attack as false or wrong

to record events or facts

speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections

express criticism towards

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

making or willing to make concessions

involving or likely to cause controversy

not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness

being able to utilize language to convey something well, especially in a persuasive manner

partially excusing or justifying

artfully persuasive in speech

deserving to be praised or admired, even if not successful, especially an action, aim, or idea

narrowly restricted in outlook or scope

of or characterized by syncretism

having or marked by a strong tendency especially a controversial one

used to support or add to what one has just said by giving new or more information

thunderous verbal attack

the act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way

an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude