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Overrefinement

Excessive refinement.

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Falsification 76% connected

The act of falsifying, or making false; a counterfeiting; the giving to a thing an appearance of something which it is not.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Misrepresentation 76% connected

Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; -- usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person'…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Distortion 92% connected

The act of distorting, or twisting out of natural or regular shape; a twisting or writhing motion; as, the distortions of the face or body.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Straining 92% connected

of Strain

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Torture 92% connected

Extreme pain; anguish of body or mind; pang; agony; torment; as, torture of mind.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Twisting 92% connected

of Twist

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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