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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• To cause to be withdrawn or isolated from the objective world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