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troposphere collapse: the lowest atmospheric layer; from 4 to 11 miles high (depending on latitude)

ionosphere collapse: the outer region of the Earth's atmosphere; contains a high concentration of free electrons

public opinion collapse: a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people; "he asked for a poll of public opinion"

tease collapse: the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances; "he ignored their teases"; "his ribbing was gentle but persistent"; someone given to teasing (as by mocking or stirring curiosity); ruffle (one's hair) by combing towards the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect; harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"; mock or make fun of playfully; "the flirting man teased the young woman"; separate the fibers of; "tease wool"; disentangle and raise the fibers of; "tease wool"; raise the nap of (fabrics); tear into pieces; "tease tissue for microscopic examinations"; annoy persistently; "The children teased the boy because of his stammer"; to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them; "The advertisement is intended to tease the customers"; "She has a way of teasing men with her flirtatious behavior"

anoxia collapse: severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues

urgency collapse: pressing importance requiring speedy action; "the urgency of his need"; an urgent situation calling for prompt action; "I'll be there, barring any urgencies"; "they departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs"; the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity

interrelate collapse: place into a mutual relationship; "I cannot interrelate these two events"

intimidation collapse: the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid; the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.

generalize collapse: become systemic and spread throughout the body; "this kind of infection generalizes throughout the immune system"; draw from specific cases for more general cases; speak or write in generalities

bespeak collapse: be a signal for or a symptom of; "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"; "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"; "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"

pressure collapse: a force that compels; "the public brought pressure to bear on the government"; the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin; "the sensitivity of his skin to pressure and temperature was normal"; the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit); "the compressed gas exerts an increased pressure"; an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

salesmanship collapse: skill in selling; skill in persuading people to buy; "he read a book on salesmanship but it didn't help"

theorize collapse: form or construct theories; "he thinks and theorizes all day"; construct a theory about; "Galileo theorized the motion of the stars"

cyanosis collapse: a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes; a sign that oxygen in the blood is dangerously diminished (as in carbon monoxide poisoning)

ply collapse: (usually in combinations) one of several layers of cloth or paper or wood as in plywood; one of the strands twisted together to make yarn or rope or thread; often used in combination; "three-ply cord"; "four-ply yarn"; use diligently; "ply your wits!"; wield vigorously; "ply an axe"; join together as by twisting, weaving, or molding; "ply fabric"; travel a route regularly; "Ships ply the waters near the coast"; apply oneself diligently; "Ply one's trade"

superimpose collapse: place on top of; "can you superimpose the two images?"

insist collapse: assert to be true; "The letter asserts a free society"; be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge; "I must insist!"

dedicate collapse: set apart to sacred uses with solemn rites, of a church; inscribe or address by way of compliment; "She dedicated her book to her parents"; open to public use, as of a highway, park, or building; "The Beauty Queen spends her time dedicating parks and nursing homes"

indigestion collapse: a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea

dizziness collapse: a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall

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