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Bad / Attack

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trounce - Defeat heavily in a contest

In the recent French election, eventual winner Macron trounced his opponent by a 2-1 margin.

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Good / Calm

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Browse - To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.

I like to browse online shops even when I’m not planning to buy anything.

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Bad / Aggressive

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tussle - Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle

The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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ogle - To stare at something or someone in a desirous way

Fran felt uncomfortable the way some of the passengers on the subway ogled her diamond necklace.

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Bad / Weak

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pander - Gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire, etc.)

With his lead in the polls dwindling, the candidate pandered to his voters by offering them crazy promises.

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Other / Body

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swaddle - Wrap (someone, especially a baby) in garments or cloth

Pam swaddled her baby in cloth to keep him warm.

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Bad / Dislike

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loathe - To feel intense dislike or disgust for someone or something

Jerry and Newman loathed each other so much that their frequent arguments could be heard down the hall.

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Bad / Disorganized

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wallow - To indulge in something in an unrestrained way

Instead of figuring out how to fix his problems, Tom just wallowed in self-pity.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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rankle - (of a comment, event, or fact) cause annoyance or resentment that persists

Drake would get angry when his coworkers would rankle him with ridiculous requests.

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Bad / Afraid

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flee - Run away from a place or situation of danger

Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.

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Other / Light

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Extinguish - To put out a flame, fire, or light.

She extinguished the candle before leaving the room.

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Bad / Attack

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demolish - Pull or knock down (a building)

The old building was demolished in order to make room for a new one to be put in its place.