z The origin of canoodle is uncertain; however, we know that it
was an American slang word in usage as far back as the 1850s.
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University slang during Victorian or Edwardian times, used
to refer to a situation in which an amorous young couple would
use a canoe and a paddle to get away from a chaperone. It seems
unlikely, though, that much in the way of amorous behavior would
be possible in a canoe.Misanthrope (noun)
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meaning “to hate,” and the root anthrop is from the noun
anthropos, meaning “man.” Thus, a misanthrope is literally “a
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misanthropy, which refers to hatred or distrust of all humans.z Other words derived from mis- or miso- (“hate”) include misogyny
(“hatred of women”) and misandry (“hatred of men”).Execrate (verb)
- To damn or denounce scathingly; curse.
- To detest utterly, abhor, abominate, loathe.
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synonyms meaning to denounce violently and indignantly.
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