oci: cinisme

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has URIhttp://lexvo.org/id/term/oci/cinisme
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means(noun) a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control
Cynic
means(noun) behavior marked by a bold defiance of the proprieties and lack of shame
brazenness, shamelessness
means(noun) impudent aggressiveness; "I couldn't believe her boldness"; "he had the effrontery to question my honesty"
face, nerve, brass, boldness, cheek
means(noun) a cynical feeling of distrust
cynicism

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