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Svengali

Svengali refers to a person who manipulates and exercises excessive control over another for sinister purposes.

Swallowing reflex

Swallowing reflex refers to a reflex that enables the babies to shallow liquids without choking.

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Swami

Swami refers to a religious teacher; a mystic; a yogi. Swami is a word used as a form of address for such a person.

Sweeter

Sweeter in the psychology context refers to the perception of sweetness, which is a sensory experience related to the taste of sugar and sugar-like substances. Sweetness is one of the five basic tastes, along with sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami. It is characterized by a pleasurable sensation on the tongue and is often associated with sugary foods and beverages. The perception of sweetness can vary from person to person and can be influenced by factors such as genetics, age, and culture.

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Swinging

Deutsch: Partnertausch / Español: Intercambio de Parejas / Português: Swing / Français: Échangisme / Italian: Scambismo

Practicing exchange of partners, especially spouses, for sex. Swinger refers to a man, woman, or couple who openly exchanges sexual partners. Some swingers participate in what is called "soft" swinging - typically this includes all activities except actual intercourse, some swingers, have a "monogamous" partnership with another couple, and they play only with that couple, some are what we refer to as "bedpost notchers" who pursue as many different partners as possible. Some are exhibitionistic, they only enjoy having sex with their partner, but want to be watched as they do so, and others are voyeuristic - they want to watch others have sexual contact.

Swinging in the psychology context refers to a lifestyle practice where committed couples consensually engage in sexual activities with other people, either as a couple or individually. This practice is also known as partner swapping or mate swapping and is typically characterized by its consensual and recreational nature.

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Swivet

Swivet refers to a state of anxiety, discomposure or agitation

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Sycophant

Sycophant refers to a servile self -seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people.

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Symbolic interaction theory

- Symbolic interaction theory : Symbolic interaction theory refers to a theory that is based on the premise that human nature and the social order are products of communication among people.

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