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earwigging

/ˈɪəˌwɪɡɪŋ/ /ˈɪrˌwɪɡɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.

Examples :

"The disgruntled employee was earwigging his coworkers, trying to convince them that the boss was unfair. "
mind attitude communication character action

Related Words

Illustration negativity

negativity noun

/ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvəti/ /ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪti/

The characteristic of being pessimistic or contrarian.

"His constant negativity at work made it hard for the team to finish projects. "

Illustration persistent

persistent adjective

/pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

Illustration coworkers

coworkers noun

/ˈkoʊwɜːrkərz/ /ˈkoʊwɜːrkərs/

Somebody with whom one works.

"He heard from a coworker that the company planned to merge those departments."

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration eavesdrop

eavesdrop noun

/ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ /ˈivzˌdɹɑp/

The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house

"After a long, heavy rain, the eavesdrop was constant and rhythmic, making a soothing sound outside my window. "

Illustration prejudice

prejudice noun

/ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/

An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of the facts.

"Because of a prejudice against students from rural areas, the teacher underestimated their abilities. "

Illustration confidential

confidential adjective

/ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/

Kept, or meant to be kept, secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly

"The newspaper claims a leaked confidential report by the government admits to problems with corrupt MPs."

Illustration suspected

suspected verb

/səsˈpɛktɪd/

To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.

"to suspect the presence of disease"

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insinuations noun

/ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃənz/ /ɪnˌsɪnjəˈweɪʃənz/

The act or process of insinuating; a creeping, winding, or flowing in.

"Even without direct accusations, the insinuations about his dishonesty spread quickly throughout the office, damaging his reputation. "

Illustration disgruntled

disgruntled verb

/dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/

To make discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper.

"The long wait at the bus stop disgruntled the students, making them impatient and annoyed. "