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Lesson 11
Harm and Criticism
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| admonish | To criticize mildly; To warn or advise against |
| alienate | To cause a person to become distant, unfriendly, or hostile |
| censure | An expression of harsh criticism; to criticize severely |
| detriment | Damage, harm |
| imperil | To endanger |
| incapacitate | To disable; to deprive of power or ability |
| injurious | Causing injury or damage |
| malign | To speak evil of; to slander |
| scoff | To make fun of; to mock; to ridicule |
| subvert | To undermine, weaken or destroy an established institution |