The sudden jarring noise startled everyone in the room.
Her jarring remarks disrupted the flow of the conversation.
The company went through a “purging” process, eliminating outdated policies.
Many people find emotional purging through meditation or journaling helpful.
After the scandal, he was relegated to a less prominent role in the company.
The team's poor performance relegated them to the second division.
She spent money on frivolous items she didn’t need.
The court dismissed the frivolous lawsuit due to a lack of evidence.
Her subtle coquetry made him unsure if she was truly interested or just playing around.
The character's coquetry added a playful charm to the story.
The students left the classroom en masse as soon as the bell rang.
The protesters marched en masse through the streets demanding change.
His nihilistic outlook on life made it difficult for him to find joy in anything.
The film explores the nihilistic tendencies of a society in decline.
