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Word: Defenestrate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 17th century (as defenestrated): see defenestration
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
diːˈfɛnɪstreɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
throw (someone) out of a window
Short Definition:throw someone out of window
Examples:- she had made up her mind that the woman had been defenestrated, although the official verdict had been suicide
Definition:
remove or dismiss (someone) from a position of power or authority
Short Definition:remove someone from position of power
Examples:- the overwhelming view is that he should be defenestrated before the next election
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