Tag Archives: Roget’s Thesaurus
What’s another term for hero?
I ask because I’ve spent a few hours trying to find one. If I’m suggesting we should not elevate heroes to godlike status, applaud but not worship people who’ve done terrific things…well, what should we call them? An admirable woman, … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, Lawyers, The Facts of Life
Tagged Attila, hellhag, heresy, heretics, hero, maleficent being, marplot, Roget's Thesaurus, Twitter
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What does the word “lie” mean?
“Lie” has many definitions but the only one I’m concerned with now is “To tell an untruth; to speak or write falsely…” The reason? Once again, the Twitterati are accusatory about how the New York Times’ reportage uses other terms … Continue reading
Posted in The Facts of Life, Trumpism
Tagged definition of lie, falsehood, Roget's Thesaurus, the New York Times, Twitter, what is a lie
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