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likening
verb
(lik-en)
to represent as similar : compare
likening
phrasal verb
(lik-en)
to describe (someone or something) as similar to (someone or something else)
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identifying
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describing
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referring
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characterizing
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comparing
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decrying
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praising
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mocked
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derided
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criticizing
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mimicking
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referencing
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accusing
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called
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terming
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extolling
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picturing
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mistook
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ascribes
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bristled
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needled
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crucifying
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likening
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