The Sympathizer Glossary

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The Sympathizer Glossary

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interlocutor

Someone participating in a conversation; can be one of the main talkers or someone who stays in the middle.

putz

An offensive word used on someone who acts foolishly and stupidly.

scupper

In bad condition, without chances of succeeding.

adulterous

Refers to behaviors that characterize an adult person.

garrote

A weapon which contains a wire in it; used to kill someone by strangulation.

nocturnal

Performing activities or occurring during nighttime.

commiserate

To feel sorrow about what happened to the other person; to sympathize with the other person's pain.

mottled

Refers to the different colors that appear of the face due to acne.

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