- an|i|mal|ism
- an|i|mal|ism «AN uh muh LIHZ uhm», noun.1. the doctrine that human beings are mere animals without souls.2. animal existence, nature, activity, or enjoyment: »
the healthy animalism of young boys.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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mal|a|prop|ism — «MAL uh prop IHZ uhm», noun. 1. a ridiculous misuse of words, especially a confusion of two words somewhat similar in sound but different in meaning, such as a musical progeny for a musical prodigy. Malapropisms are often used for humorous effect … Useful english dictionary
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