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overreact collapse: show an exaggerated response to something; "Don't overreact to the bad news--take it easy"

complaint collapse: (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based; an expression of grievance or resentment; (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow

picket collapse: a form of military punishment used by the British in the late 17th century in which a soldier was forced to stand on one foot on a pointed stake; a wooden strip forming part of a fence; a vehicle performing sentinel duty; a detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack; a protester posted by a labor organization outside a place of work; fasten with a picket; "picket the goat"; serve as pickets or post pickets; "picket a business to protest the layoffs"

frown collapse: a facial expression of dislike or displeasure; look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

object collapse: a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"; the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection"; (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb"; express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent; "She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with"; "When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license"; be averse to or express disapproval of; "My wife objects to modern furniture"

ostracism collapse: the act of excluding someone from society by general consent

pretend collapse: put forward a claim and assert right or possession of; "pretend the title of King"

ostracize collapse: avoid speaking to or dealing with; "Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me"

overstrain collapse: too much strain; strain excessively; "He overextended himself when he accepted the additional assignment"

protest collapse: the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent; a formal and solemn declaration of objection; "they finished the game under protest to the league president"; "the senator rose to register his protest"; "the many protestations did not stay the execution"; the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval; "he shouted his protests at the umpire"; "a shower of protest was heard from the rear of the hall"; utter words of protest; affirm or avow formally or solemnly; "The suspect protested his innocence"; express opposition through action or words; "dissent to the laws of the country"

originality collapse: the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else); the ability to think and act independently

grumbling collapse: muttering discontentedly; "the grumbling boarders requested a meeting with the cook"; continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound; "the rumbling rolling sound of thunder"

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

proclamation collapse: the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice; "his promulgation of the policy proved to be premature"

defiance collapse: a defiant act; intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude; a hostile challenge

march collapse: a steady advance; "the march of science"; "the march of time"; the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind); "it was a long march"; "we heard the sound of marching"; a procession of people walking together; "the march went up Fifth Avenue"; the month following February and preceding April; walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride; "He marched into the classroom and announced the exam"; "The soldiers marched across the border"; march in a procession; "They processed into the dining room"; force to march; "The Japanese marched their prisoners through Manchuria"; cause to march or go at a marching pace; "They marched the mules into the desert"

disappointment collapse: an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone; a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized; "his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment"

vouch collapse: give supporting evidence; "He vouched his words by his deeds"; summon (a vouchee) into court to warrant or defend a title; give personal assurance; guarantee; "Will he vouch for me?"

assert collapse: state categorically; insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized; "Women should assert themselves more!"

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