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From Greek ballein (to throw, cast). Hides in many common words — symbol (something 'thrown together' as a sign), problem (something 'thrown forward' as a challenge), parable (a story 'thrown beside' for comparison), hyperbole (thrown beyond/exaggeration), metabolism (thrown into change), and diabolic (thrown across, slanderous).
Associated Words
diabolic
Extremely wicked or cruel; devilish
diabolical
Extremely wicked or evil; devilishly cunning
hyperbole
Deliberate extreme exaggeration used for emphasis; 夸张法，夸张修辞
metabolic
Relating to the chemical processes that sustain life
metabolism
The chemical processes in a living organism that sustain life
parable
A short story illustrating a moral or religious lesson
parabola
A symmetrical open curve; the path of a projectile under gravity
problem
a difficult matter needing a solution
symbol
A sign or object representing an idea or concept
symbolic
Representing something else; using symbols
symbolically
In a symbolic manner; by means of symbols
symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
symbolization
The use of symbols to represent things or ideas
symbolize
To represent or stand for something as a symbol