1.
A statement of beliefs or a set of principles.
2.
A firmly held belief or firmness of opinion.
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To make somebody temporarily speechless with astonishment
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A statement, proposition, or situation that seems absurd or contradictory but, is in fact, true.
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To oppress a group of people by ethnicity or religion.
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Very strong, effective, or powerful; exerting persuasion, influence or force
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To rebuke somebody for wrongdoing
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To express derision or scorn about someone or something
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Demonstrating a sincerity or gravity