humbug - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • hate: But also because they hate humbug in all its forms.
  • feel: His view on religion was that organized worship made him feel'such a humbug ' .

Adjective modifier

  • old: You pompous, fussy old humbug, I'll kick the red cover off you!
  • pure: A Piece of Humbug The very name of " Birth Control " is a piece of pure humbug.
  • such: Such humbug should not be allowed to go unchallenged.
  • sanctimonious: Doubtless a few sanctimonious humbugs are preparing essays on evil even now.
  • sentimental: A vast amount of stuffy and sentimental humbug has been uttered in favor of the Gospel of Work.
  • mighty: High and mighty humbugs, who deal in big ideas, don't do those obvious things.

Noun used with modifier

  • bah: It's enough to make anyone feel bah humbug.
  • mint: Many people say they look like a mint humbug on legs.

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