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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