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GADFLIES

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Gadflies.

Gadflies - as a noun

A persistently annoying person

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blightercusspestpesterer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
persecutortormentertormentor
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of various large flies that annoy livestock

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fly
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The gadflies buzzing around the picnic made it impossible to enjoy the food."
"The professor encouraged his students to question everything and be gadflies in their pursuit of knowledge."
"The town hall meeting was filled with gadflies voicing their concerns and demanding answers from the officials."
"The gadflies within the organization were known for stirring up trouble and causing dissent among the members."
"The local newspaper had a section dedicated to publishing letters from gadflies who wanted to express their opinions."
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Word Game Points

Is GADFLIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gadflies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GADFLIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is GADFLIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gadflies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GADFLIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is GADFLIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gadflies is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GADFLIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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