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verbalism

/ˈvɜː.bə.lɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈvɜː.bə.lɪ.zəm/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее выражение идей или мнений в устной или письменной речи, или чрезмерное использование слов.

A noun referring to the expression of ideas or opinions in speech or writing, or an excessive use of words.

  1. Expression of beliefs or opinionsC1formal

    The act of communicating one's beliefs or opinions through speech or writing.

    ruВыражение убеждений или мнений

    • His verbalism on the subject was clear and persuasive.
    • The politician's verbalism often masked his true intentions.
    • She is known for her passionate verbalism about social justice.

    Synonymsassertiondeclarationexpressionpronouncementstatementutterance

    Antonymsactionsilence

  2. Excessive use of wordsC2formal

    An overabundance of words; using more words than necessary to express an idea.

    ruМногословие

    • The essay was criticized for its unnecessary verbalism.
    • His speech was full of verbalism but lacked substance.
    • Avoid verbalism in your writing to keep it clear and concise.

    Synonymscircumlocutiongarrulitylong-windednessloquacitypleonasmprolixityredundancyverbiageverbositywordiness

    Antonymsbrevityconcisenesseconomypithinesssuccinctnessterseness

Forms
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  • verbalism's possessive singular form