gerrymander
Wordto redraw electoral district boundaries to help one party win
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to redraw electoral district boundaries to help one party win
the removal of a lawyer from the legal profession
a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame
to enjoy something very much by paying close attention to it
the range of things that someone is responsible for or allowed to deal with
to spread information, ideas, or news widely
based on the facts and details of a situation
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
a person who has been convicted of a serious crime
a strong public expression of anger or disapproval
to put handcuffs on someone
to breathe air out of your lungs
the act of making a sound or device silent
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
an official order to appear in court or give evidence
covered with a protective outer layer
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs
to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose
to bark in a sharp, high-pitched way
a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock
to formally accuse someone of a serious crime
to form an opinion or guess based on evidence
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved
to have clear proof that someone is guilty or responsible
to act dishonestly or unfairly, especially by ignoring rules or promises
everyone in a ship's crew
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
evidence that suggests something is true, but does not prove it directly
a crime that can be punished by death
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
a setback or decline
to perform very well; to do something impressively
past tense and past participle of shoot
the news or gossip that people are saying about something
a group or organization dominated by men, especially one that excludes women from power or influence
to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way
to resign from an important job or public position
move back to a safer place
to lead a group, team, or project
because of something that happened; as a result of it
a feeling or guess based on intuition, not facts
cause something to improve a lot
Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk
changing quickly and unpredictably, often in a way that can cause problems
the act of fastening something with a screw
to help prevent conflict or violence in a difficult situation
more than is expected or required
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it
a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime
wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall
far away; at a great distance
used to strongly emphasize that something is true or should happen
to laugh quietly
a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched
likely to cause doubt, concern, or suspicion
used to say you have won or beaten someone
used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope
used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank
to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky
to make someone feel worried or under pressure
by a large margin; easily and clearly
a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court
the crime of trying to stop a police officer from arresting someone
to support or cheer for someone
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
very angry or annoyed
happening or done too early, before the right time
a narrow flat part that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or other surface
a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident
showing a lack of courage
to move toward someone in a threatening or aggressive way
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
a dishonest or unprincipled person
a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
at the beginning; originally
a robbery in which the thief has a weapon or threatens to use one
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot
deserving praise, help, or respect
to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up
to crush something into small pieces or powder
able to speak or write a language easily and well
to support a claim with facts or proof
people who have little money or wealth
as; in the same way that
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
a piece of clothing
to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose
a strong feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect
to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow