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obtrusive idea

an obsessive, unwanted, and alien idea that intrudes on a person’s normal flow of thought. See also obsession.

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November 27th 2024

biological warfare

biological warfare

the use of agents such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins to incapacitate or destroy humans, nonhuman animals, or crops in war.