Communication & Conflict

blurt out

To say something suddenly, impulsively, or without thinking, often revealing something that was meant to be kept secret or said at a more appropriate time. [выпалить]

subtext

The hidden or underlying meaning beneath the surface of spoken or written words; an implicit message that is not directly stated. [подтекст]

allegations

Formal accusations or claims, typically made without immediate proof, that someone has done something illegal or wrong. [обвинения]

insist

To demand something firmly or persistently, refusing to accept refusal or doubt; to state strongly that something is true. [настаивать]

justify

To show or prove that something is right, reasonable, or necessary; to provide an explanation or defense for an action or belief. [оправдывать]

make up an excuse

To invent a false or exaggerated reason to avoid blame, responsibility, or an unwanted obligation; to fabricate a justification. [придумывать оправдание]

explain

To make something clear, understandable, or known by describing relevant facts, reasons, or context. [объяснять]

emphasize

To give special importance, stress, or prominence to something when speaking or writing; to highlight a key point. [подчёркивать]

phrases

Groups of words that function as a meaningful unit within a sentence, often expressing a single idea or concept. [фразы]

straightforward

Direct, simple, and easy to understand; honest and without complication or hidden meaning. [прямолинейный]

hush

To be quiet or silent; to cause someone to stop speaking or making noise, often by saying "hush" or signaling. [тишина / замолчать]

offence

Annoyance, resentment, or hurt feelings caused by perceived disrespect; also, a crime or illegal act. [обида / правонарушение]

slight

A small, often deliberate insult or act of disrespect that shows indifference or lack of regard for someone. [пренебрежение / оскорбление]

let me serve

To offer help or wait on someone, especially in a hospitality context (e.g., serving food or drinks); to attend to another's needs. [позвольте мне обслужить]

spit on me

An extreme act of disrespect, either literal (expelling saliva onto someone) or figurative (treating someone with contempt and humiliation). [плюнуть на меня]