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Meaning
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(noun) an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading; "he hoped his claims would have a semblance of authenticity"; "he tried to give his falsehood the gloss of moral sanction"; "the situation soon took on a different color"
colour, color, semblance, gloss
means
(verb) come under, be classified or included; "fall into a category"; "This comes under a new heading"
fall, come
means
(verb) be beset by; "The project ran into numerous financial difficulties"
run into, encounter
means
(verb) appear to exist; "There seems no reason to go ahead with the project now"
seem
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(verb) fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns; "This sentence violates the rules of syntax"
violate, go against, break
means
(verb) chance to be or do something, without intention or causation; "I happen to have just what you need!"
happen
means
(verb) be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"
impede, hinder
means
(verb) be on the defensive; act against an attack
defend
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(verb) keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
foreclose, forbid, prevent, forestall, preclude
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