Detroit (2016 film) Glossary

by Kathryn Bigelow

Detroit (2016 film) Glossary

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Irrevocable

Irreversible, absolute

Penance

Atonement, penalty

Corrosive

Burning, mordant

Vanquished

Crushed, defeated

Propelled

Moved, drove forward

Mitigation

Alleviation, weakening

Annihilate

Destroy, slaughter

Vicinity

Region, locality

Indemnity

Security, insurance

Reservoir

Tank, waterbody

Obtrusive

Noticeable, obvious

Notoriety

Discredit, infamy

Languid

Relaxed, slow

Prodigious

Gigantic, enormous

Delirious

Wild, incoherent

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