A Cop's Life: True Stories from the Heart Behind the Badge Glossary

A Cop's Life: True Stories from the Heart Behind the Badge Glossary

Irrevocably

Irreversibly, Irremediably, Irreparably (Adverb).

Auspicious

Promising, Propitious, Encouraging (Adjective).

Bystander

Onlooker, Observer, Spectator, Watcher (Noun).

Console

Comfort, Solace (Verb).

Scepticism

Doubtfulness, Dubiousness, Lack of Conviction (Noun).

Brusque

Abrupt, Brisk, Terse (Adjective).

Dissuaded

Discouraged, Deterred, Disinclined (Adjective).

Excoriate

Abrade, Scrape, Scratch (Verb).

Senile

Aged, Decrepit, Doddery (Adjective).

Regale

Entertain, Amuse, Delight (Verb).

Mesmerized

Enthralled, Spellbound, Dazzled (Adjective).

Gruff

Rough, Hoarse, Harsh (Adjective).

Dissipate

Evaporate, Disappear, Dissolve (Verb).

Unabashed

Undaunted, Unflinching, Flagrant (Adjective).

Succinct

Concise, Crisp, Brief (Adjective).

Tethered

Tied, Chained, Hitched (Adjective).

Dumbfounded

Astonished, Astounded, Stupefied (Adjective).

Burgeoning

Expanding, Swelling, Increasing, Multiplying (Adjective).

Pandemonium

Disorder, Chaos, Uproar, Tumult (Noun).

Resuscitation

The medical act of trying to revive a dying person (Noun).

Exhalation

Breathing out, Emission, Discharge (Noun).

Residue

Remainder, Remnant, Leftover (Noun).

Pungent

Powerful, Pervasive, Penetrating (Adjective).

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