লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
cant
This term carries a sharp, critical edge when referring to speech. It describes language that sounds virtuous but is perceived as insincere or hollow, often associated with moral superiority or religious pretense. It is distinct from a simple lie because it mimics the form of truth and piety to deceive or impress.
In its linguistic sense, it refers to a coded language used by specific subcultures, such as criminals or tradespeople, to maintain secrecy. This usage emphasizes exclusion and the creation of a social barrier between the "in-group" and the general public. When used as a verb, the word shifts entirely to a physical description of angle and slope, describing a deliberate or accidental tilt.
Meanings
Hypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a religious or moral nature.
The specialized jargon or slang of a particular group or profession, often used to exclude outsiders.
Examples
I am tired of the moral cant used by politicians to hide their true motives.
Stop this religious cant and tell me what you actually believe.
The thieves used a secret cant to communicate without the police understanding.
The thieves used a secret cant to communicate without the police understanding.
Medical cant can be incredibly confusing for patients who are not doctors.
He had to cant the heavy crate to get it through the narrow doorway.
Carefully cant the bottle to pour the liquid without splashing.
The old fence began to cant under the weight of the heavy snow.
The ship started to cant sharply to the left as the cargo shifted.