small words
definitions
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Words that are short in length or consist of very few syllables.en: Words that are short in length or consist of very few syllables.
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Minor remarks, subtle insults, or trivial comments that can cause emotional distress or hurt feelings.en: Minor remarks, subtle insults, or trivial comments that can cause emotional distress or hurt feelings.
examples
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The teacher asked the children to use small words when explaining their ideas.
The teacher asked the children to use small words when explaining their ideas.
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Small words and actions could hurt her, and she often cried in secret.
Small words and actions could hurt her, and she often cried in secret.