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Damocle

Definition

Damocle is a noun that refers to a person who is constantly in a state of impending danger or threat.

Example Sentences

1. The whistleblower lived like a Damocle, always looking over his shoulder.
2. Living under an authoritarian regime, the citizens felt like Damocles, fearing punishment for any dissent.
3. As a high-profile celebrity, she had to endure the constant presence of the paparazzi, feeling like Damocles under the glare of their lenses.

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