| ambivalence |
the presence of conflicting feelings, such as love and hate, toward a person, thing, or situation. |
| amiable |
having or showing a friendly manner. |
| castigation |
the act of rebuking, severely criticizing, or punishing, especially in a public forum. |
| censure |
to criticize or condemn. |
| convivial |
enjoying feasting, drinking, and socializing; sociable. |
| degeneration |
the process of decline or decay. |
| discredit |
to harm the reputation of. |
| disuse |
the state or condition of not being used or practiced any longer. |
| interpose |
to insert (a comment, question, criticism, or the like) in the course of a conversation or speech. |
| levity |
a lack of seriousness; light, humorous, or foolish behavior or attitude. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| pathological |
afflicted with or caused by a physical or especially a mental disorder. |
| resurgent |
surging or rising once again; coming back. |
| sodden |
drenched with liquid; saturated; soaked. |
| stigma |
a long-lasting mark or stain on one's character or reputation, especially of disgrace or reproach. |