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sugi
nounC1
/ˈsuːɡi/A large evergreen coniferous tree (Cryptomeria japonica) native to Japan; Japanese cedar.
suharto
nounLow
/suːˈhɑːtəʊ/The surname of the second president of Indonesia (Haji Mohammad Soeharto), who held power from 1967 to 1998, known for his authoritarian rule and economic development policies.
sui
nounC1/C2 - Very Low Frequency
/ˌsuː.iː ˈdʒɛn.ər.ɪs/A hyphenated prefix element found almost exclusively in the Latin phrase 'sui generis' meaning 'of its own kind; unique'.
suicide
nounverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
/ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/The act of intentionally causing one's own death.
suicide bomber
nounLow in everyday conversation, but high in news media reporting on terrorism, conflicts, or security issues.
/ˌsuː.ɪ.saɪd ˈbɒm.ər/An individual who carries out a violent attack, typically involving explosives, with the deliberate intention of dying in the process to kill or injure others.
suicide clause
nounLow
/ˈsuːɪsaɪd ˌklɔːz/A provision in an insurance contract, particularly life insurance, that limits or excludes the payment of the death benefit if the insured person dies by suicide within a specified period after the policy is issued, typically two years.
suicide machine
nounLow
/ˈsuːɪsaɪd məˈʃiːn/A device deliberately constructed or employed for the purpose of ending one's own life.
suicide pact
nounlow
/ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd pækt/An agreement between two or more people to commit suicide together.
suicide squeeze
nounLow
/ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd ˌskwiːz/A specific high-risk play in baseball where a runner on third base breaks for home plate as the pitcher begins the throw, and the batter must attempt to bunt the ball safely to score the runner.
suicide watch
nounC1
/ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd ˌwɒtʃ/A system of special supervision for a person who is considered at high risk of attempting suicide, typically in a prison, hospital, or mental health facility.
suicidology
nounLow
/ˌsuː.ɪ.saɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/The scientific study of suicide.
suimate
nounExtremely Rare
/ˈswiː.meɪt/To wash one's own face, specifically in Japanese cultural contexts.
suint
nounRare
/swɪnt/The natural grease in sheep's wool, containing dried perspiration and other soluble organic matter.
suiplap
nounLow (Specialized/Niche)
/ˈswiː.plæp/A term commonly used to describe a specific type of lightweight, quick-drying plastic sheeting, typically used for temporary ground cover, waterproof barriers in gardening, construction, or camping.
suisse
nounLow
/swiːs/The French name for Switzerland; referring to Switzerland or its attributes.
suisun city
nounVery Low
/ˌsuːɪˈsuːn ˈsɪti/A proper noun referring to a specific small city in Solano County, California, United States.
suit
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/suːt/A set of clothes made of the same fabric, typically a jacket and trousers or skirt, designed to be worn together.
suit-dress
nounLow
/ˈsuːt.dres/A dress designed with elements of a suit, such as a tailored jacket or formal style, often for professional or formal occasions.
suita
nounB1
/suːt/A set of clothes made of the same material, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt; to be acceptable or convenient; to be appropriate.
suitability
nounB2
/ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/The quality of being appropriate or well-suited for a particular purpose, person, or situation.

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