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Vocabulary Entry
wilkes
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A surname of English origin, also referring to a place name.
Example Sentences
"John Wilkes was a prominent British politician."
"Wilkes is a common surname in the United Kingdom."
"The city of Wilkes-Barre is located in Pennsylvania."
V
verb
To act in an injurious or harmful manner, mainly in historical or literary contexts.
Example Sentences
"He was accused of wilkes against the new policies."
"The action was seen as an attempt to wilkes the opposition."
"In the play, the character wilkes to sabotage the negotiations."