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ban
Verb
forbid people from using or doing something
banned
Now in many cities smoking is banned in public buildings, restaurants, and bars too.
cruel
Adjective
willfully causing pain or distress to others
cruel
Many early child-rearing practices were cruel by modern standards.
damage
Verb
have a bad effect on
damage
Be careful about sharing personal photos online. If they get in the wrong hands they could damage your reputation.
economy
Noun
the wealth and resources of a country or region
economy
Our failing economy is in part tied to declines in industrial production.
against the rules
Phrase
not permitted by the regulations of an enterprise
against the rules
High sticking is against the rules in hockey. Number 10 got a penalty for this move!
illegal
Adjective
not allowed by the law
illegal
It is illegal to drive when you have been drinking alcohol. You can be arrested and even go to jail.
respect
Verb
have due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of
respect
There are people in the US as well as in Britain who respect the tradition of fox hunting with dogs.
rights
Noun
something that a person should be morally or legally allowed to have, get, or do
rights
Protesters march for the rights of workers all around the world on International Workers Day.
traditional
Adjective
based on a way of doing something that has been used by a group of people for a long time
traditional
Horses and hounds set off on the traditional Boxing day hunt even though the UK government banned it.
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