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gratification

[ grat-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the state of being gratified; great satisfaction.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. something that gratifies; source of pleasure or satisfaction.
  3. the act of gratifying. gratifying.
  4. Archaic. a reward, recompense, or gratuity.


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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDzg··ھ·tDz noun
  • v·i·ھ·tDz noun
  • g··ھ·tDz noun
  • p·i·ھ·tDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gratification1

First recorded in 1590–1600, gratification is from the Latin word پھپō- (stem of پھپō ). See gratify, -ation
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Between auditions in 2022, Cohen began performing in Lady Gaga re-creation drag shows, where he discovered a certain gratification that came with pop music.

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"However, his actions driven by his sexual gratification and the fear he imposed on his victim, will have a profound impact," he added.

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"They lined their pockets at the expense of young women whilst using them for their own sexual gratification. These girls have been used, controlled and treated appallingly," she said.

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"Men were getting sexual gratification from pictures of me that I hadn't consented to being shared."

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"He took them to his lair of deprivation with lies, exploitation and threats. He took full advantage of their youth and vulnerability for his own gratification."

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