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Boar vs. Boor vs. Bore

boar
Definition

Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States

Examples

An angry wild boar is dangerous.

boor
Definition

a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement

Examples

he is a boor and understands nothing about culture

bore
Definition

to drill a hole or gave birth to

Examples

carpenter bees are boring holes into the wall or She bore him a son.

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