Teethless

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Synonym of toothless (“without teeth”).

    "In those combats every thing is opprobrious and repulsive—ay, every thing, from the teethless mouth, and the brutal looks of those degraded beings, to the preparations and precautions destined to prolong the combat."

  2. 2
    Synonym of toothless (“weak”).

    "[Valerie] Brown’s attempt to impose “regional government” on the North Bay deservedly failed, her bill requiring government agencies to develop strategic plans is “teethless,” and another failed measure to cut government expense was “political farce,” [Roger] Williams said."

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"In those combats every thing is opprobrious and repulsive—ay, every thing, from the teethless mouth, and the brutal looks of those degraded beings, to the preparations and precautions destined to prolong the combat."

Etymology

From teeth + -less.

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