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mordant

mordant - Dictionary definition and meaning for word mordant

Definition
(noun) a substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process
Definition
(adj) harshly ironic or sinister
Synonyms : black , grim
Example Sentence
  • black humor
  • a grim joke
  • grim laughter
  • fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit
Definition
(adj) of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
Synonyms : caustic , corrosive , erosive , vitriolic
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for mordant

more +daant = more teeth, so biting
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by arbitrary.contrivance
......MOR..(MORE means jayada )+DANT?(DANNT)...in our child hood when playing with our frnds we use to STING OR BITE THEM WHENEVER WE GOT ANGRY ON THEM BECOZ OF THAT hame kabhi (more)daant bhi milti thi mummy papa se...
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by preetisoni2411
Mortal + Ant biting, stinging
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by cd.vivek
you start "more denting" i.e mordant your car before you give it a new paint.
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by iet.saket@gmail.com
mar(death) + dant(teeth) ---> deadly dent bite
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by divine_sword

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