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jaun·dice
 jaundice
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- pronunciation:
- jawn
dihs
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a disorder in which excessive amounts of bile get into the blood and cause yellowing of the skin and eyes, sluggishness, and loss of appetite.
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| definition 2: |
a negative, cynical, or prejudiced attitude.
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| related words: |
prejudice, venom |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
jaundices, jaundicing, jaundiced |
| definition: |
to render (one or one's judgment) unreliable, as by jealousy, anger, or prejudice.
His unhappy marriage jaundiced his outlook on women.- similar words:
- bias
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| related words: |
prejudice, warp |
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