| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| counterfeiter |
one who makes fraudulent imitations or copies, especially of money. |
| entity |
anything that exists objectively and distinctly, whether nonliving or living; thing or being. |
| fraudulent |
characterized by or based on the use of deceit or trickery. |
| idealism |
the pursuit of or belief in noble ideals, principles, and values. |
| libel |
in law, written or printed matter that is false, damages a person's reputation or material well-being, and arises from malice or extreme negligence. |
| misjudge |
to hold an unjustified opinion of. |
| nonchalance |
cool confidence and unconcern; casual indifference. |
| quintessence |
that which most perfectly describes or typifies something; essence. |
| regent |
one who governs in place of a disabled or underage ruler. |
| ruffian |
one who is tough and violent; bully; thug. |
| skimp |
to be stingy or very sparing. |
| uncontrolled |
acting or continuing, or allowed to act or continue, without constraint, regulation, or opposition. |
| underrate |
to value or appreciate insufficiently; underestimate. |
| unfeigned |
not pretended or false; genuine; sincere. |