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harshness or severity, especially in tone or manner.

resembling or relating to an uncle, typically in a kind, protective, or advisory way.

an underlying theme or message in a piece of writing or conversation.

to renounce or reject something formally.

belonging to the same genus or group.

a point in time or space where things meet or join.

understood or implied without being stated directly.

a disease, particularly one affecting animals; disorder or trouble.

to signify or indicate; to be a sign of.

severely critical; inclined to find fault.