Except
Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Ironically, one of the few major characters who never suffers on-screen child abuse (except maybe neglect) at home is Kenny McCormick, whose parents are alcoholic rednecks.
Source: Hilariously Abusive Childhood -
Parental Neglect: Mindy's parents, which is probably why she never calls them "mom" and "dad" like they want her to (except in Wakko's Wish) and instead calls them "Lady" and "Mr Man", something she might refer to a stranger as.
Source: Western Animation / Animaniacs - Except... when you go back to Evans' earliest books, such as Young Lions Of Judah, there is no mention at all of beatings, abuse, neglect and misery.
Source: Misery Lit
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