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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Have zero tolerance | Not accepting something at all. The school has z____ t______e for bullying. Many countries have z____ t______e for drug use. |
| Call out | To publicly criticize or challenge someone. She c______d o______t the company for unfair wages. The teacher c______d o______t the student for cheating. |
| Backlash | A strong negative reaction. The new policy caused a b______h from employees. His comments led to a b______h on social media. |
| Cast out | To force someone to leave a group. He was c______t o______t of the community for breaking traditions. The team c______t o______t the player for bad behavior. |
| Shun | To deliberately avoid or ignore someone. After the scandal, many people s______d the politician. She was s______d by her former friends. |
| Give the silent treatment | To ignore someone as punishment. After the argument, he g______e the s______t t______t. Parents shouldn’t g______e the s______t t______t to their children. |
| Mob mentality | When people act irrationally in a group. The m______b m______y led to violent protests. Social media can encourage m______b m______y. |
| Be iced out of | To be excluded or ignored by a group. She was i______d o______t o______f the project. He felt i______d o______t o______f his friend circle. |
| Follow the herd | To do what everyone else does without thinking. Many investors f______w the h______d during the boom. Teenagers often f______w the h______d to fit in. |
| Hold accountable | To make someone take responsibility. Leaders must be h______d a______e for their actions. The court will h______d the criminal a______e. |
| Agree to disagree | To accept differing opinions without arguing. They a______d to d______e about politics. Sometimes it’s best to a______e to d______e. |