deep state
US: /ˌdiːp ˈsteɪt/
Definition

Definition of deep state - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

politicsnetwork of powerful officials influencing government decisions beyond control of elected leaders
  • Some commentators claimed the deep state tried to block the new president’s reforms.
  • Many voters believe the deep state undermines democratic accountability.
  • The documentary alleged that the deep state shaped foreign policy for decades.
gentleness kindness softness
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Expressions with deep

deep cutn.
significant incision or wound
He suffered a deep cut on his arm.
deep diven.
act of diving deep underwater
The team performed a deep dive to explore the coral reef.
deep downadv.
in one's truest feelings
She knew deep down that it was the best decision..
deep endn.
part of a pool with deep water
She jumped into the deep end of the pool.
deep watern.
water that is physically deep
The submarine disappeared into deep water.
take a deep breathv.
inhale deeply to fill the lungs with air
Before diving, take a deep breath.

Expressions with state

bellwether staten.
state voting for the winning candidate
Ohio is often considered a bellwether state in elections.
blue staten.
US state that predominantly votes for the Democratic Party
California is often considered a blue state due to its voting patterns.
fifty-first staten.
region or territory perceived as under excessive American influence or control
Some critics refer to Canada as America's fifty-first state due to cultural similarities..
change of staten.
alteration in condition or circumstances
His promotion led to a significant change of state in his lifestyle..
in a sorry stateadj.
in poor condition or quality
The garden is in a sorry state after the storm.
in a stateadj.
in a messy or disorganized condition
His room was in a state after the party.
state the obviousv.
say something everyone already knows
He tends to state the obvious during meetings.
state of fluxn.
condition of continuous change or movement
The company is in a state of flux after the merger.
state of playn.
current situation or status of an activity
The manager briefed us on the state of play of the project..
get into a statev.
become very upset or emotional suddenly
She tends to get into a state before exams.

Terms related to deep state

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Terms with deep state included in their meaning

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coman.
medical
state of deep unconsciousness often due to injury
in one's own little worldexp.
thought disconnection
in a state of deep thought that makes the thinker appear disconnected from reality
trancen.
psychology
state of deep unconsciousness or absorption
unhappinessn.
emotional state
state from mild discontentment to deep grief
hypnotic trancen.
psychological state
state of deep relaxation and heightened suggestibility
comatoseadj.
hospital care
in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged period
go into a comav.
medical
enter a state of deep unconsciousness from illness or injury
in a world of one's ownexp.
thought
in a state of deep thought that makes the thinker appear disconnected from reality

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  1. French:État profond, ...
  2. German:Tiefer Staat, ...
  3. Italian:stato profondo, ...
  4. Spanish:estado profundo, ...
  5. Portuguese:Estado profundo, ...
  6. Chinese:深层政府, ...
  7. Japanese:ディープステート, ...
  8. Arabic:دَوْلَةٌ عَمِيقَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְדִינַת עֹמֶק, ...
  10. Russian:глубинное государство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:глибинна держава, ...
  12. Hindi:डीप स्टेट, ...
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