Written defamation is called “libel,” while spoken defamation is called “slander.” Defamation is not a crime, but it is a “tort” (a civil wrong, rather than a criminal wrong). A person who has been defamed can sue the person who did the defaming for damages. Is it a crime toRead More →
airheaded, birdbrained, bonehead, boneheaded, brain-dead, bubbleheaded, chuckleheaded, dense, Is there a word brainless? mentally weak; foolish; witless; stupid. Is brainless an adjective? Having no brain. What is a witless person called? dim-witted, doltish, dopey. (also dopy), dorky. Is imbecile a swear word? “Imbecile” as a concrete classification was popularized byRead More →
Punishment For Impersonating Another Under Penal Code § 528.5. It is a straight misdemeanor. You could face up to a year in the County Jail. You could be sentenced to community service, Caltrans, community labor, put on probation for three years. Can you go to jail for making a fakeRead More →
To intensely confront, punish, or retaliate against someone, perhaps vindictively or with unnecessary severity. The reporters really stuck it to him during the press conference, not allowing him to evade any questions. What stick it out means? stick it/something out. (informal) to continue doing something to the end, even whenRead More →
It shows you have no respect for another person’s feelings. It say you are inconsiderate and don’t care much about the impact or consequences of your actions. It’s easier than breaking up but it also shows you have no character when you choose easy over integrity. How long after aRead More →
“Harelips the governor” (“hare-lips the governor”) “I don’t care if it harelips the governor” (or “hare-lips the governor”) means the same as “come hell or high water.” The phrase (also popularly used in to “harelip hell”) is of undetermined origin, but has been popular throughout the South in the 20thRead More →
You’ll require a countersignature if you look markedly different since your last passport photo. In particular, the guidelines state that it’s required if ‘you cannot be recognised from your existing passport‘. Do online passport renewals need countersigning? In a significant development for HMPO, the new service removes the need forRead More →
1 Your positivity is infectious. 2 You should be so proud of yourself. 3 You’re amazing! 4 You’re a true gift to the people in your life. 5 You’re an incredible friend. 6 I really appreciate everything that you do. 7 You inspire me to be a better person. HowRead More →
The patient consciously lies about his or her condition to get a benefit, and upon achieving the benefit, they stop complaining. No medicine or intervention can cure malingerers. How do you treat factitious disorder imposed on yourself? The primary treatment for factitious disorder is psychotherapy (a type of counseling). TreatmentRead More →
1 : a plate cast from a printing surface. 2 : something conforming to a fixed or general pattern especially : a standardized mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment. What is stereotypical approach?Read More →