Surly

rude or bad tempered (less strong that irascible); moody; sulky used to describe someone who is purposefully ignoring or being a bit rude

The Confidence-Man

The Confidence-Man

@fidele-log.bsky.social

As, with a half moody, half surly sort of air that reply was given, the cripple, by a voluntary jerk, nervously increased his swing (his custom when seized by emotion), so that one would have thought some squall had suddenly rolled the boat and with it the barometer.

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Upbraid

to find fault with someone; to rebuke or scold someone (not as strong as castigate, stronger than chide); admonish; rebuke; reproach; lambast; berate

Wise As Serpents Harmless As Doves

Wise As Serpents Harmless As Doves

@washad.org

The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children.
Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:
Matthew 11:19-20

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Exacerbate

to make something worse; to make something more severe (often used in reference to feelings, illness or disease)

Inside Ukraine 🇺🇦

Inside Ukraine 🇺🇦

@insideukraine.bsky.social

Russians are expressing confusion regarding the diesel deal.

They state, "There's a significant fuel shortage in Russia, with long queues at gas stations and rising prices. Yet, we're going to sell diesel to the US? This will only exacerbate the shortages and drive prices even higher."

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