creed
the written body of teachings of a religious group
perpetuation
the act of prolonging or causing to exist indefinitely
injunction
a formal command or admonition
dissembling
pretending with intention to deceive
apprehension
fearful expectation or anticipation
begrudge
allow unwillingly or reluctantly
intimation
an indirect suggestion
partisan
an enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
calumny
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
canny
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
arbitrate
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
inculcation
teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction
propitiation
the act of placating and overcoming distrust and animosity
inert
unable to move or resist motion
persecute
cause to suffer