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defriend

/diˈfrɛnd/

Meanings
verb
To remove from one's list of friends (e.g. on a social networking website).

Examples :

"I decided to defriend Sarah on Facebook after she repeatedly posted offensive memes. "
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Related Words

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social noun

/ˈsəʊʃəl/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

A festive gathering to foster introductions.

"They organized a social at the dance club to get people to know each other."

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decided verb

/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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repeatedly adverb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/

Done several times or in repetition.

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

Illustration facebook

facebook verb

/ˈfeɪsˌbʊk/

To use the social-networking site Facebook.

"I like to facebook my friends after school to plan our weekend activities. "

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friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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memes noun

/miːmz/

Any unit of cultural information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another in a comparable way to the transmission of genes.

"The popular dance moves on TikTok quickly spread as memes, with everyone copying and sharing them. "

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offensive noun

/əˈfɛnsɪv/

An attack.

"The Marines today launched a major offensive."

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website noun

/ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/

A collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base URL and reside on the same server.

"My brother uses the school's website to check his grades. "

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posted verb

/pəʊstɪd/ /poʊstɪd/

To hang (a notice) in a conspicuous manner for general review.

"Post no bills."

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remove noun

/ɹɪˈmuːv/

The act of removing something.

"The removal of the old furniture was a big project for the family. "

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networking verb

/ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈnɛˌtwɜːkɪŋ/

To interact socially for the purpose of getting connections or personal advancement.

"Many people find it worthwhile to network for jobs and information."