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renounce

renounce is a synonym of reject

verb [ ri-nouns ]

renounce is another word for reject

Reject means to refuse or dismiss something, often because it's not satisfactory or desirable (He rejected the job offer because the salary was too low).

Renounce means to formally or publicly give up a belief, position, or right (The queen will renounce her claim to the throne).

✅ Both words involve refusing or turning away from something.

Reject is more commonly used for things or offers, while renounce is used in more formal situations involving beliefs, claims, or titles (I rejected the party invitation because I didn’t want to attend it; I hereby renounce my former political affiliation).

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forlorn

forlorn is a synonym of unhappy

adjective [ fawr-lawrn ]

forlorn is another word for unhappy

Unhappy means feeling or showing sadness or dissatisfaction (She was unhappy with the decision made by her boss). 

Forlorn describes a state of being pitifully sad, abandoned, or lonely (The forlorn puppy waited by the door for its owner). 

✅ Both words describe a state of sadness. 

Unhappy is a general term for feeling sad or displeased, while forlorn conveys a deeper sense of abandonment and hopelessness (He was unhappy about the outcome of the game; She looked forlorn as she watched the train leave without her).

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rhapsody

rhapsody is a synonym of delight

noun [ rap-suh-dee ]

rhapsody is another word for delight

Delight refers to a feeling of great pleasure or happiness (The children’s laughter was a delight to hear). 

Rhapsody describes an expression of ecstatic joy or enthusiasm, often in a creative or artistic context (Her performance was a rhapsody of movement and emotion). 

✅ Both words express a sense of joy and pleasure. 

Delight is commonly used to describe everyday pleasures, while rhapsody often refers to a heightened, almost artistic expression of joy (The meal was a delight to the senses; The symphony was a rhapsody that captivated the audience).

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