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SIMILE

a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor

The meaning of the word simile is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor.

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WordMeaning
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
noveltysomething new or unusual
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
leerysuspicious
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console