attainder
noun
High School
1
The state a prisoner entered once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights.
2
A stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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