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Something that has a destructive or corrupting influence
“I think much of this rhetoric is toxic poison that only serves to divide our community.”
Something that impedes, or stands in the way of, progress
“We will not allow a disappointment or two to distract us from our ultimate goal.”
Something that causes great worry, anxiety or grief
“The debt was a heavy load on the part of the Government whose leaders spent sleepless nights thinking of ways and means to overcome the problem.”
A person or thing which causes annoyance
“Having to do my chores every week is such a pain.”
An event or circumstance that causes sorrow
“It was a great sorrow when she was forced to move from her apartment.”
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