entrenchment
Web definitions
an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches
: bicentennial
bicentenary=200th anniversary or its celebration
un·der·pin
1 : support, substantiate <underpin a thesis with evidence>
2 : to form part of, strengthen, or replace the foundation of <underpin a structure> <underpin a sagging building>
Examples
the central beliefs that underpin a free society
sub·ju·gate\ˈsəb-ji-ˌgāt\
transitive verb
1 : toface off
intransitive verb
: to be in or come into opposition or competition <politicians facing off against each other in a televised debate>
Examples
eager to face off with her longtime tennis rival bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
2 : to make submissive : subdue
Other forms: sub·ju·gat·ed; sub·ju·gat·ing
sub·ju·ga·tion \ˌsəb-ji-ˈgā-shən\ noun
sub·ju·ga·tor \ˈsəb-ji-ˌgā-tər\ noun
Examples
explorers who subjugated the natives in the name of religion
Brilliant
adjective
1 : very bright : glittering <a brilliant light>
2 a : striking, distinctive <a brilliant example>
b : distinguished by unusual mental keenness or alertness
synonyms see bright
bril·liant·ly adverb
Origin: French brillant, present participle of briller to shine, from Italian brillare.
First use: 1696
Synonyms: beaming, bedazzling, bright, candescent, clear, dazzling, effulgent, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, lucent, lucid, luminous, lustrous, radiant, refulgent, sheeny, shining, shiny, splendid
Antonyms: dim, dull, lackluster, unbright, unbrilliant
2
brilliant
noun
: a gem (as a diamond) cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to have special brilliance
First use: 1690
Synonyms: gem, gemstone, jewel, rock [slan]
noun
1 a : a gust of wind
b : a brief light snowfall
2 a : a brief period of commotion or excitement
b : a sudden occurrence of many things at once : barrage 2 <a flurry of insults>
3 : a brief advance or decline in prices : a short-lived outburst of trading activity
Other forms: plural flurries
Origin: probably from flurr to throw scatteringly.
First use: 1686
Synonyms: burst, flare, flare-up, flash, flicker, outbreak, flutter, outburst, spurt
2
flurry
transitive verb
: to cause to become agitated and confusedintransitive verb
: to move in an agitated or confused manner
Other forms: flur·ried; flur·ry·ing
First use: 1749
Synonyms: agitate, ail, alarm (also alarum), bother, concern, derail, discomfort, discompose, dismay, disquiet, distemper, distract, distress, exercise, disturb, frazzle, freak (out), fuss, hagride, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, weird out, worry
Antonyms: calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)
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en·trench
enˈtrenCH/
verb
1.
establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.
"ageism is entrenched in our society"
synonyms:
establish, settle, lodge, set, root, install, plant, embed, seat; enshrine; informaldig (oneself) in
"the latest scandals serve to entrench cynicism"
ingrained, established, well-established, confirmed, fixed, firm, deep-seated, deep-rooted;
unshakable, indelible, ineradicable, inexorable
"they tend to cling to entrenched attitudes"
establish (a person or their authority) in a position of great strength or security.
"by 1947 de Gaulle's political opponents were firmly entrenched in power"
apply extra legal safeguards to (a right, esp. a constitutional right, guaranteed by legislation).
establish (a military force, camp, etc.) in trenches or other fortified positions.
2. encashment
Web definitions
The payment in cash of a note, draft, et
4 encash
Web definitions
To convert a financial instrument or funding source into cash.
Web definitions
an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches
: bicentennial
bicentenary=200th anniversary or its celebration
un·der·pin
1 : support, substantiate <underpin a thesis with evidence>
2 : to form part of, strengthen, or replace the foundation of <underpin a structure> <underpin a sagging building>
Examples
the central beliefs that underpin a free society
sub·ju·gate\ˈsəb-ji-ˌgāt\
transitive verb
1 : toface off
intransitive verb
: to be in or come into opposition or competition <politicians facing off against each other in a televised debate>
Examples
eager to face off with her longtime tennis rival bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
2 : to make submissive : subdue
Other forms: sub·ju·gat·ed; sub·ju·gat·ing
sub·ju·ga·tion \ˌsəb-ji-ˈgā-shən\ noun
sub·ju·ga·tor \ˈsəb-ji-ˌgā-tər\ noun
Examples
explorers who subjugated the natives in the name of religion
Brilliant
adjective
1 : very bright : glittering <a brilliant light>
2 a : striking, distinctive <a brilliant example>
b : distinguished by unusual mental keenness or alertness
synonyms see bright
bril·liant·ly adverb
Origin: French brillant, present participle of briller to shine, from Italian brillare.
First use: 1696
Synonyms: beaming, bedazzling, bright, candescent, clear, dazzling, effulgent, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, lucent, lucid, luminous, lustrous, radiant, refulgent, sheeny, shining, shiny, splendid
Antonyms: dim, dull, lackluster, unbright, unbrilliant
2
brilliant
noun
: a gem (as a diamond) cut in a particular form with numerous facets so as to have special brilliance
First use: 1690
Synonyms: gem, gemstone, jewel, rock [slan]
noun
1 a : a gust of wind
b : a brief light snowfall
2 a : a brief period of commotion or excitement
b : a sudden occurrence of many things at once : barrage 2 <a flurry of insults>
3 : a brief advance or decline in prices : a short-lived outburst of trading activity
Other forms: plural flurries
Origin: probably from flurr to throw scatteringly.
First use: 1686
Synonyms: burst, flare, flare-up, flash, flicker, outbreak, flutter, outburst, spurt
2
flurry
transitive verb
: to cause to become agitated and confusedintransitive verb
: to move in an agitated or confused manner
Other forms: flur·ried; flur·ry·ing
First use: 1749
Synonyms: agitate, ail, alarm (also alarum), bother, concern, derail, discomfort, discompose, dismay, disquiet, distemper, distract, distress, exercise, disturb, frazzle, freak (out), fuss, hagride, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, weird out, worry
Antonyms: calm, compose, quiet, settle, soothe, tranquilize (also tranquillize)
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en·trench
enˈtrenCH/
verb
1.
establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.
"ageism is entrenched in our society"
synonyms:
establish, settle, lodge, set, root, install, plant, embed, seat; enshrine; informaldig (oneself) in
"the latest scandals serve to entrench cynicism"
ingrained, established, well-established, confirmed, fixed, firm, deep-seated, deep-rooted;
unshakable, indelible, ineradicable, inexorable
"they tend to cling to entrenched attitudes"
establish (a person or their authority) in a position of great strength or security.
"by 1947 de Gaulle's political opponents were firmly entrenched in power"
apply extra legal safeguards to (a right, esp. a constitutional right, guaranteed by legislation).
establish (a military force, camp, etc.) in trenches or other fortified positions.
2. encashment
Web definitions
The payment in cash of a note, draft, et
4 encash
Web definitions
To convert a financial instrument or funding source into cash.