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English Thesaurus

1. define clearly (verb.cognition)

hypernym	:	determine,
definition	:	fix in scope; fix the boundaries of (verb.cognition)

hyponym	:	concretize,
definition	:	make something concrete (verb.cognition)

2. attach with or as if with a pin (verb.contact)

hypernym	:	attach,
definition	:	cause to be attached (verb.contact)

3. place in a confining or embarrassing position (verb.social)

hypernym	:	confine, detain,
definition	:	deprive of freedom; take into confinement (verb.social)

4. define clearly (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	specifier,
definition	:	someone who draws up specifications giving details (as for obtaining a patent) (noun.person)

5. place in a confining or embarrassing position (verb.social)

derivation	:	snare, trap,
definition	:	something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares (noun.cognition)

6. define clearly (verb.cognition)

derivation	:	specifier,
definition	:	someone who draws up specifications giving details (as for obtaining a patent) (noun.person)

7. place in a confining or embarrassing position (verb.social)

derivation	:	snare, trap,
definition	:	something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares (noun.cognition)