the act of making a negative situation feel worse than it is

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

a mental condition characterized by great depression of spirits and gloomy forebodings

(of sound in a movie, television program, etc.) occurring within the context of the story and able to be heard by the characters

easily crumbled or reduced to powder; crumbly

to produce, cause, or give rise to

a false report; rumor

the erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement

strongly and stoutly built; sturdy and robust

a fool; simpleton

telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; untruthful

a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism

a rogue or a scoundrel

to glide, move, or proceed easily or nonchalantly

to accuse of or present proof of a crime or fault

a dull-witted, stupid, or ignorant person; dolt