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adjective, technical - occurring or relating to the period after childbirth, especially concerning the mother's physical and emotional health

adjective - occurring or existing after birth, particularly in relation to the baby or the period following childbirth

adjective - preferring to live in isolation, avoiding the company of others

noun - a person who lives alone and deliberately avoids the company of others

adjective, informal - risky or dangerous, often implying that the situation is uncertain or unpredictable

BrE

/'pɜ:s/

AmE

/'pɜ:rs/

verb - (of lips) to press together tightly, often because you are thinking or to show disapproval

noun - a person who organizes people or activities to work together effectively

verb - to make people feel strongly about something

verb - to quickly make something to eat

noun, dated - a bad-tempered or aggressively assertive woman

noun - a small insect-eating mammal resembling a mouse with a long pointed snout

verb - to stop using something, especially a plan, project, or piece of equipment, but keep it in good condition so that it can be used again in the future

noun - a small ball of naphthalene or a similar chemical used to prevent moths from damaging clothes or fabrics when stored

adjective, formal - indistinct, vague, or unclear; lacking definite form or limits

adjective - large, uniform, often implying rigidity and resistance to change