scuffle -
A short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters
Both teams engaged in a violent scuffle before the referees broke it up.
noun
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surge -
A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide
A surge of people broke through the barriers as the police tried to hold them back.
verb
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snoop -
To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs
Betty paid the private investigator to snoop on her husband, and she found that her fears and concerns were totally unfounded.
verb
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scuff -
To scrape or brush the surface of something such as a shoe or other object, against something else.
Quincy had to take his car in for repairs after his bumper scuffed a brick wall.
verb
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Aggressive
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stun -
To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state
The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.
verb
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Unfriendly
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squabble -
To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter
Calvin and Susie would always squabble over what board game to play.
adjective
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stunning -
Extremely beautiful or attractive
When the group arrived in Paris, they were captivated by the stunning view of the Eiffel tower from so many locations and angles.
noun
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Disgusting
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sludge -
Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process
The sludge from the industrial plant was a disgusting sight as it spilled everywhere.
adjective
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sleazy -
(of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral
The sleazy car salesman kept trying to sell Ned on unnecessary upgrades.
noun
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squeak -
A short, high-pitched sound or cry
When he was a kid, Franco loved playing with his rubber ducks that let out a squeak when he squeezed them.
adjective
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skeptical -
Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.
When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.
verb
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snatch -
To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way
Lenny wanted to play with his brother's toy, so he tried to snatch it away from him.
