Alt. of Cynical
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One who depreciates.
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One who disparages or dishonors; one who vilifies or disgraces.
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One who, or that which, knocks; specifically, an instrument, or kind of hammer, fastened to a door, to be used in seeking for admittance.
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One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy.
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Having the qualities of a surly dog; snarling; captious; currish.
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Having the qualities of a surly dog; snarling; captious; currish.
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