Alienate
Verb
Meaning
- To make indifferent or hostile
- To cause to be withdrawn or isolated from the objective world
Satire
Noun
Meaning
- The use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing
- Using silly or exaggerated language
Piquant
Adjective
Meaning
- Agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavour, Pleasantly biting or tart
- An interestingly provocative or lively character
Daunt
Verb
Meaning
- To overcome with fear; intimidate
- To lessen the courage of, dishearten
Brandish
Verb
Meaning
To shake or wave, as a weapon, flourish