Born a Crime

Born a Crime Glossary

Animosity

Strong dislike or distrust.

Fester

To linger and slowly increase in intensity.

Jubilant

Joyful and triumphant.

Catharsis

Sense of emotional release and culmination.

Haranguing

Nagging or taunting.

Subjugate

Gain control or power over someone or something.

Pugilistic

Related to the sport of boxing.

Lenient

Not strict.

Obliterated

Wiped out or annihilated.

Ostracism

Exclusion from community or social privileges.

Ramifications

Consequences.

Palatial

Large and luxurious.

Placid

Calm and uneventful.

Gravitational

A tendency to be drawn to someone or something.

Unconscionable

Unforgivable or intolerable.

Wayward

Willful or disobedient.

Shorthand

A simplified way of signaling a concept or idea.

Wrath

Anger.

Plight

Unfortunate or tragic circumstances.

Retainer

Fee paid to a professional to ensue access to their services.

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