English words starting with C

To make something concrete, specific, or definite, especially an abstract idea.

The state or practice of being a concubine; cohabitation without legal marriage.

(in polygamous societies) a woman who lives with a man but has lower status than his wife or wives.

Strong sexual desire; lust.

To agree with someone or have the same opinion as them.

The fact of two or more events or circumstances happening or existing at the same time.

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

at the same time; simultaneously.

(present participle) to agree with someone or something

To injure (the brain) by a violent blow, shock, or impact.

A temporary injury to the brain caused by a blow to the head, resulting in headache, dizziness, or confusion.

Relating to, causing, or resulting from a violent shock or impact, especially to the brain.

To express very strong disapproval of someone or something, usually for moral reasons.

deserving strong disapproval; morally wrong or evil.

The act of expressing very strong disapproval of someone or something.

Expressing strong disapproval; serving to condemn.

officially and strongly disapproved of or declared to be wrong or evil

a substance formed by condensation, especially a liquid obtained by cooling a gas or vapor.

The process of a gas or vapor changing into a liquid, or the liquid formed by this process.

To make something shorter or smaller, especially a piece of writing or speech.

Made denser or more concentrated; having had water or other liquid removed.

A device or apparatus for reducing a gas or vapor to a liquid or solid form.

(present participle) Making something denser or more concentrated.

to behave as if you are more important and more intelligent than other people, showing them a lack of respect

Showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others.

in a way that shows you feel superior to others, often in an offensively patronizing manner

behavior that shows you think you are more important or more intelligent than other people

(of punishment or retribution) appropriate to the crime or wrongdoing; fitting and deserved.

A substance such as salt, pepper, or a sauce that is added to food to give it extra flavor.

the particular state that something or someone is in

Subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met.

The fact of something being dependent on certain conditions or requirements.

In a way that depends on a certain condition or conditions being met.

Having been trained or accustomed to behave or react in a particular way.

A substance used to improve the condition of something, especially hair or fabric.

The process of training or accustoming a person or animal to behave in a certain way or to accept certain circumstances.

A condominium, especially an apartment in a building owned jointly by its residents.

To express sympathy or sorrow with someone, especially on the occasion of a death.

an expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death.

A thin rubber sheath worn on the penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or to protect against infection.

a building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses.

To accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong or offensive by treating it as if it were not serious or important; to forgive or overlook an offense.

A very large vulture found in South America and California, with a bare head and neck and mainly black plumage.

To help to bring about a particular result or effect; to contribute.

making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; favorable.

To organize and perform a particular activity.

The degree to which an object allows electricity, heat, or sound to pass through it.

(of a person or organization) organizing and carrying out an activity or operation.

The process by which heat or electricity passes through a substance.

Having the property of conducting something, especially heat or electricity.

The ability of a material to allow electricity or heat to pass through it.

A person who directs the performance of an orchestra or choir.

A channel for carrying water or other fluid.

A rounded protuberance at the end of a bone, forming an articulation with another bone.

A solid or hollow object which has a circular base and narrows to a point at the top.

Having the form or outline of a cone; tapering smoothly from a circular base to a point.

Any of several North American plants of the daisy family that have flowers with a central cone-shaped disk, especially a rudbeckia or an echinacea.

an informal, private conversation or discussion

The act of inventing imaginary experiences as compensation for loss of memory.

A sweet food or delicacy made with sugar, such as candy, cake, or pastry.

A place where confectionery is made or sold; a candy store.

A person or company that makes or sells sweets and chocolates.

The art or business of making sweets and chocolates.

A union of people, groups, or states for a common purpose, especially a formal alliance between nations.

Relating to or being a confederation, a union of states or groups united for a common purpose while retaining considerable independence.

joined by an agreement or treaty for a common purpose

joined together in a league or alliance for mutual support or common action.

a group of states or organizations that have joined together for a common purpose or action, while retaining considerable independence.

to discuss something with someone, often in order to reach a decision

a person who attends a conference or meeting.

A large formal meeting where people discuss ideas and information related to a particular subject, often lasting several days.

The act of taking part in a formal meeting for discussion, especially one held via a telecommunications system.

the act of conferring or bestowing something, such as a degree, honor, or right.

To admit that you have done something wrong or illegal.

A formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime.

relating to or resembling a confession, especially one that is private or intimate.

A priest who hears confessions and gives spiritual counsel.

Small pieces of colored paper thrown or scattered during celebrations.

A person with whom one shares private matters or secrets; a trusted friend.

a woman in whom one confides private matters or secrets; a trusted female friend.

To tell someone a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others.

The feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.

Designed to increase trust and reduce fear between people or groups.

Making one feel confident, assured, or trusting.

Feeling or showing certainty about something.

meant to be kept secret and not told to or shared with other people

The state of keeping information secret or private.

in a way that is meant to be kept secret or private

in a way that shows you are sure of your own abilities, opinions, or knowledge

Relating to or involving the overall arrangement, shape, or pattern formed by the relationships between parts.

The particular arrangement or pattern of a group of related things.

To arrange the parts of something, especially computer hardware or software, so that they work together in a particular way.

To keep someone or something within certain limits of space, scope, or time.

(of a space or area) small and enclosed

The state of being forced to stay in a closed space, prison, or institution, or the period of time someone spends there.

limiting or restricting someone or something

To state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidence.

the act or process of confirming, verifying, or making something definite or official.

Providing support for the truth or correctness of something; serving to confirm.

Having been established as true or definite; verified.

to officially take something away from someone, especially as a punishment or because laws have been broken

(of an authority) to take or seize (someone's property) with authority, typically as a penalty.

the action of taking or seizing someone's property with authority; the act of confiscating.

Relating to, involving, or having the nature of confiscation.

Meat, such as duck or goose, cooked slowly and preserved in its own fat.

A very large and destructive fire that causes extensive damage.

to combine two or more ideas, pieces of information, etc. into one, often in a way that is confusing or misleading

The act or process of merging two or more separate ideas, texts, or sets of information into one, often resulting in confusion or inaccuracy.

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

not involving or characterized by conflict, disagreement, or violence.

a situation in which a person has a private or personal interest sufficient to appear to influence the objective exercise of their official duties.

The process of resolving a disagreement or dispute.

Full of or involving a lot of conflict, disagreement, or fighting.

Having or showing confused and opposing feelings or ideas

Describing ideas, beliefs, or accounts that are different and opposed to each other

tending to cause or involving conflict; characterized by opposition or disagreement.

characterized by or involving conflict; tending to cause disagreement or opposition.

The place where two rivers flow together and become one

Flowing or coming together; merging.

Relating to or having a common focus or foci.