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— William Blake

Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?

Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:

Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?

Or Love in a golden bowl?

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One who, or that which, accelerates.

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debacle

Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

An event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously, often with humiliating consequences.

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. debacledebacle militarydebacle ladebacle financialdebacle economicdebacle loandebacle vietnam
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Synonyms

fiascothrashingwhippingslaughterwallopingdrubbing

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Related Words

trouncingcalamity

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