mithridates the great

Meaning of word mithridates the great from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Ancient king of Pontus who expanded his kingdom by defeating the Romans but was later driven out by Pompey (132-63 BC).

Synonyms : mithridates, mithridates vi

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Remote city of Kazakhstan that (ostensibly for security reasons) was made the capital in 1998.

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Be unable to move further.

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The quality of being rustic or gauche.

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The jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth.

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A native or inhabitant of Nepal.

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Extremely painful.

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In an inverse or contrary manner.

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An act that despoils the innocence or beauty of something.