they disapprove of my behaviour

  • 91presumption — [[t]prɪzʌ̱mpʃ(ə)n[/t]] presumptions 1) N COUNT A presumption is something that is accepted as true but is not certain to be true. ...the presumption that a defendant is innocent until proved guilty... I m having to make a lot of presumptions… …

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  • 92view — view1 W1S1 [vju:] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(opinion)¦ 2¦(way of considering)¦ 3¦(sight)¦ 4¦(scenery)¦ 5¦(picture)¦ 6¦(chance to see something)¦ 7 in view of something 8 with a view to (doing) something 9 in view 10 take the lon …

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  • 93artificial — [[t]ɑ͟ː(r)tɪfɪ̱ʃ(ə)l[/t]] 1) ADJ Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology. ...a wholefood diet free from artificial additives, colours and flavours …

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  • 94fanatic — [[t]fənæ̱tɪk[/t]] fanatics 1) N COUNT (disapproval) If you describe someone as a fanatic, you disapprove of them because you consider their behaviour or opinions to be very extreme, for example in the way they support particular religious or… …

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  • 95haughty — [[t]hɔ͟ːti[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n (disapproval) You use haughty to describe someone s behaviour or appearance when you disapprove of the fact that they seem to be very proud and to think that they are better than other people. He spoke in a… …

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  • 96immodest — [[t]ɪmɒ̱dɪst[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n If you describe someone s behaviour as immodest, you mean that it shocks or embarrasses you because you think that it is rude. 2) ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ (disapproval) If you say that someone is… …

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  • 97manipulative — [[t]mənɪ̱pjʊlətɪv[/t]] ADJ GRADED (disapproval) If you describe someone as manipulative, you disapprove of them because they skilfully force or persuade people to act in the way that they want. He described Mr Long as cold, calculating and… …

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  • 98presumptuous — [[t]prɪzʌ̱mptʃuəs[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu v link ADJ (disapproval) If you describe someone or their behaviour as presumptuous, you disapprove of them because they are doing something that they have no right or authority to do. It would be… …

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  • 99self-righteous — ADJ GRADED (disapproval) If you describe someone as self righteous, you disapprove of them because they are convinced that they are right in their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviour and that other people are wrong. He is critical of the monks,… …

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  • 100child — /tSaIld/ noun (C) plural children 1 YOUNG PERSON a young person from the time they are born until they are aged 14 or 15: We ve always competed, ever since we were children. | Can you sell me a bike suitable for a seven year old child? | as a… …

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