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behold
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To look at or see somebody/something.
spostrzec, ujrzeć
They beheld a bright star shining in the sky.
vice
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Criminal activities that involve sex or drugs.
przestępstwa, nałóg
Plain-clothes detectives from the vice squad.
to batter
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To hit somebody/something hard many times, especially in a way that causes serious damage.
obić, grzmocić
He had been badly battered about the head and face.
recoil
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1. To move your body quickly away from somebody/something because you find them or it frightening or unpleasant. 2. A sudden movement backwards, especially of a gun when it is fired.
odrzut, wzdrygnąć się, cofać się
He recoiled in horror at the sight of the corpse.
enforce sth (on/against sb/sth)
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to make sure that people obey a particular law or rule.
egzekwować, narzucać, wprowadzać w życie, zmusić
It's the job of police to enforce the law.
counsel
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advice, especially given by older people or experts; a piece of advice.
porada, rada
Listen to the counsel of your elders
linger
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To continue to exist for longer than expected. To do sth longer than usual.
wlec, ociągać się
1. The civil war lingered on well into the 1930s. 2. She lingered for a few minutes to talk to Nick.
To violate established boundaries or rules
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cross the line
To conform to expectations or rules; to comply with established standards.
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toe the line
A supervisor or manager responsible for overseeing the work and performance of employees
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line manager
Excessively controlling or closely supervising every detail of a task or project.
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micromanaging
The overall confidence, enthusiasm, and satisfaction of a group of people, often within a workplace.
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morale
Performing exceptionally well; being at the peak of one's skills or abilities.
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on top of your game
To bring up or address a concern or problem with someone.
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raise the issue with
Assigning responsibility for a mistake or problem to a person or group.
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blame
A conflict or disagreement, often involving strong opposing views or interests.
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clash
Inclined to confront or challenge others directly in a hostile or aggressive manner.
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confrontational
The act of expressing disapproval or judgment about someone or something.
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criticism
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
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empathy
To increase in intensity, scope, or severity, often referring to a conflict or issue.
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escalate
Not based on reason or logic; lacking sound judgment.
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irrational
A neutral third party who helps facilitate communication and resolution between conflicting parties.
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mediator
Deliberate actions or words intended to incite a reaction or response.
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provocation

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