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Showing 18 of 5728 words/hʌɡz/ [hugs]
[noun] Plural of hug; an act of holding someone or something tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection, comfort, or greeting.
/ˈhjuː.mən ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən/ [human intervention]
[noun] The act of a person or group of people stepping into a process, situation, or system to influence, control, or modify its development or outcome.
/hjuːˌmæn.ɪˈter.i.ən/ [humanitarian]
[adjective] Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare; philanthropic.
/ˈhʌmb.əl.nəs/ [humbleness]
[noun] The quality or state of being humble; a modest or low view of one's own importance, coupled with freedom from pride and arrogance.
/hjuːˈmɛktənt/ [humectant]
[noun] A substance, especially one used in skin care products or foods, that absorbs or helps retain moisture.
/ˈhjuːmərəs ˈɪmpækt/ [humorous impact]
[noun] The degree of effectiveness or the noticeable effect that a comedic element, performance, or statement has on an audience's emotional or psychological state.
/ˈhjuːməs/ [humus]
[noun] The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.
/ˈhʌn.tər/ [hunter]
[noun] A person or animal that chases and kills wild animals for food or sport.
/ˈhʌriz/ [hurries]
[verb] Moves or acts with great haste; rushes.
/ˈhʌri/ [hurry]
[verb] To move or act with great haste or speed.
/ˈhʌzi/ [hussy]
[noun] A derogatory term for a woman or girl perceived as impudent, brazen, or sexually promiscuous.
/ˈhaɪ.brɪd ˈfreɪm.wɜːrk/ [hybrid framework]
[noun] A structural system or methodology that integrates two or more distinct approaches, technologies, or architectures to leverage the specific advantages of each.
/ˌhaɪ.droʊˈjʊər.ə.tər/ [hydroureter]
[noun] The abnormal distension or dilation of the ureter, typically caused by an obstruction that prevents the normal flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder.
/hɪm/ [hymn]
[noun] A religious song or poem, typically of praise, adoration, or prayer, intended to be sung by a congregation.
/ˌhaɪ.pɚˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ [hypercritical]
[adjective] Excessively and unreasonably critical, especially of small faults.
/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/ [hypothesis]
[noun] A proposed explanation for a phenomenon made as a starting point for further investigation or scientific testing.
/hɪˈstɛr.ɪ.kəl/ [hysterical]
[adjective] Deriving from or affected by uncontrolled, extreme emotion, especially fear or panic.
/aɪ dɪˈklɛər/ [ahy dih-klair]
[interjection] An expression used to convey surprise, indignation, or emphasis, often associated with a formal or old-fashioned Southern American dialect.