Cynicism
Rise
Rise noun - A raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- The most pronounced example may be the song "My Eyes" (also known as "On The Rise"), which is practically a duet between idealism and cynicism.
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Sometimes, given time, The Alliance will last beyond the conditions that gave rise to its formation and evolve to become The Federation, or The Empire, depending on where you're sitting on Sliding Scale of Idealism vs. Cynicism.
Source: The Alliance -
In Vino Veritas: As Tom gets more and more drunk, his frustration and cynicism rise to the surface, resulting in him calling out his teammates on their delusions and Coach on his ultimately detrimental influence on how they have turned out as adults.
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