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sextet
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sextuple
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precise
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to christen
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christendom
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to disabuse
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disaffection
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to disagree
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to disallow
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to disapprove
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to disarm
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disapprobation
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to disarrange
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disarray
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to disband
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to disburden
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to disburse
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/ˌsɛkˈstɛt/
noun

six people considered as a unit

synonymsextette
synonymsixsome
sextuple
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/sˈɛkstuːpəl/
noun

having six units or components

synonymsix-fold
synonymsixfold
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/pɹiˈsaɪs/, /pɹɪˈsaɪs/
noun

extremely accurate or specific

antonymimprecise
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The chemist's precise calculations resulted in the accurate formulation of the experimental compound.
Her precise instructions left no room for confusion, leading to flawless execution of the task.
His precise timing allowed him to catch the train with seconds to spare.
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/ˈkɹɪsən/
noun

to initiate someone into the Christian faith through a special ceremony, often involving the use of water

synonymbaptise
synonymbaptize
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The pastor will christen several individuals during the Sunday morning service.
The priest will christen the newborn in a special ceremony at the church.
The family gathered at the riverside to christen their newest member with water from the stream.
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/ˈkɹɪsəndəm/
noun

the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)

synonymChristianity
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/dɪsəbˈjus/, /dɪsəbˈjuz/
noun

to help a person rid themselves of their misconceptions

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The article disabuses readers of the common misunderstanding about the law.
The professor disabused the students of the myth about ancient civilizations.
Her detailed explanation disabused everyone of the misconceptions surrounding the topic.
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/ˌdɪsəˈfɛkʃən/
noun

a sense of discontent, particularly towards a governing system

to disagree
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/dɪsəˈɡɹi/
noun

to lack harmony or compatibility with another element, idea, or action

synonymdisaccord
synonymdiscord
antonymmatch

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transitive
to disallow
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/ˌdɪsəˈɫaʊ/
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to reject or forbid something officially

synonymforbid
synonyminterdict
synonymnix
synonymprohibit
synonymproscribe
synonymveto
antonympermit
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The contract explicitly disallows any alterations to the original terms without mutual consent.
The new law aims to disallow the sale of certain products to minors.
The board decided to disallow the use of certain chemicals in manufacturing processes due to environmental concerns.

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to disapprove
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/ˌdɪsəˈpɹuv/
noun

to have an unfavorable opinion or judgment about something

antonymapprove
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Some customers disapprove of the restaurant's recent menu changes.
The team members disapprove of the new project manager's leadership style.
The manager currently disapproves of tardiness in the workplace.
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/dɪˈsɑɹm/
noun

remove offensive capability from

synonymdemilitarise
synonymdemilitarize
antonymarm
disapprobation
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/dˌɪsɐpɹəbˈeɪʃən/
noun

an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable

synonymcondemnation
antonymapprobation
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/dˌɪsɐɹˈeɪndʒ/
noun

disturb the arrangement of

disarray
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/ˌdɪsəˈɹeɪ/, /ˌdɪsɝˈeɪ/
noun

a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

synonymconfusedness
synonymconfusion
synonymmental confusion
synonymmuddiness
disarray
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/dɪsˈbænd/
noun

stop functioning or cohering as a unit

synonymdissolve
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/dɪsbˈɜːdən/
noun

take the burden off; remove the burden from

synonymunburden
antonymburden
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/dɪsˈbɝs/
noun

to distribute money, funds, or resources, typically for various purposes or obligations

synonympay out
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Governments are actively disbursing funds for various public projects.
The committee has recently disbursed grants to innovative projects.
The finance department will disburse salaries to employees at the end of the month.
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