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What is another word for DUM?

Pronunciation: [dˈʌm] (IPA)

"Dum" is a slang word that describes being foolish or unintelligent. While it is not a good characteristic to possess, it is often used in casual conversation to tease or poke fun at people. However, there are many more ways to describe the same trait without using such a derogatory term. Synonyms for "dum" include words like "ignorant," "uninformed," "unwise," "naive," "simple-minded," "lacking knowledge or experience," "inexperienced," "unschooled," "childish," and "clueless." Using these synonyms instead of "dum" can help improve communication, avoid hurtful language, and promote positive communication.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Not like a DUM-DUM bullet."
"Friendship Village"
Zona Gale
There are not many of the plays of Plautus calculated to raise our ideas of human nature; but the loyal affection of Tyndarus for his young master, his self-sacrifice, the buoyancy, courage, and ready resource with which he first meets his dangers, and the manly fortitude with which he accepts his doom- DUM ne ob malefacta, peream: parvi id aestimo.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
Having already mounted the camel he repeated several times: "Yes, I was kind to you," as if in any event he wished to impress this upon Stas' memory, and afterwards he began to finger the beads of a rosary made of the shells of "DUM" nuts, and pray.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz

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