Hoffman

[ hof-muhn ]

/ ˈhɒf mən /

noun

Mal·vi·na

[mal-vee-nuh], /mælˈvi nə/, 1887–1966, U.S. sculptor.

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to deprive of ability, qualification, or strength

to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction

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Hofei, Hofer, Hoffa, Hoffa, Jimmy, Hoffa's operation, Hoffman, Hoffman Estates, Hoffmann, Hoffmann's sign, Hofmann, Hofmannsthal

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Since switching the doorknobs, Hoffman says, Alexa and everyone else in the household sleeps better.
Is It Wrong for Parents to Lock Up Their Disabled Kids?|Elizabeth Picciuto|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So, Streep rewrote much of her dialogue, which led to tension with her co-star, Hoffman, who felt she was trying to upstage him.
Co-Stars Who Hated Each Other: Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams in 'The Notebook' and More|Marlow Stern|July 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hoffman drove the moderate out of the race, handing the seat to the Democrats.
Rockefeller Republicans Surge in New York Primaries|David Freedlander|June 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hoffman died in his New York apartment in February, at age 46, of an accidental overdose of a powerful cocktail of drugs.
‘I Think I Kill Pleasure’: Philip Seymour Hoffman Reflects on His Children, and Facing Life and Death|Tim Teeman|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In a previously unaired interview, Hoffman talked about happiness, pleasure, having children, meditation, life, and death.
‘I Think I Kill Pleasure’: Philip Seymour Hoffman Reflects on His Children, and Facing Life and Death|Tim Teeman|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There'll be a plant belonging to Hoffman Chemicals here, before too long.
The Planet Strappers|Raymond Zinke Gallun
When Hoffman was first elected mayor, over 15,000 persons were registered who could not be found at the places indicated.
The Boss and the Machine|Samuel P. Orth
Atlas and Beach's Portland and Hoffman natural cement were used.
Concrete Construction|Halbert P. Gillette
In a case recorded by Hoffman, a woman, aged 30, drank 35 to 40 grms.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection|Alexander Wynter Blyth
Indeed, Martha was so much one of the family that Dr. Hoffman paid her a deal of respect.
A Little Girl in Old New York|Amanda Millie Douglas

British Dictionary definitions for Hoffman

Hoffman

/ (ˈhɒfmən) /

noun

Dustin (Lee) (ˈdʌstɪn). born 1937, US stage and film actor. His films include The Graduate (1967), Midnight Cowboy (1969), All the President's Men (1976), Kramer vs Kramer (1979), Rain Man (1989), Accidental Hero (1992), and Moonlight Mile (2002)

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