black spot
noun
something bad that spoils an event
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noun
the idea that people will decide not to do something if they believe that something unpleasant could happen to them as a result
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something that makes people decide not to do something by making them realize that something unpleasant could happen to them
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someone who behaves in an immoral way, or something that is responsible for a bad situation
something that you do not like but that cannot be avoided
something that makes you upset, angry, or embarrassed when someone mentions it
to receive the worst part of something that has a bad effect
the bad effects that something can have
the problems, sadness, trouble etc caused by a particular situation or event
an especially difficult or unpleasant example of a person or thing
an aspect of a situation or activity that you do not approve of
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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