stifle -
To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion
Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.
verb
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Other /
Desire
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crave -
To have a very strong feeling of wanting something, even desperately
After Les was assigned to the computer room night shift, he found he couldn't sleep during the day, and he craved eight hours of uninterrupted sleep.
verb
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Good /
Happy
audio
cavort -
To jump or dance around excitedly
The kangaroos cavorted in the field without a care in the world.
verb
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Bad /
Afraid
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shudder -
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.
verb
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Bad /
Hurt
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smother -
To cover something completely
The robber smothered the lone occupant of the house with a pillow, in order to give him more time to find and steal the valuable jewels.
verb
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Bad /
Aggressive
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frisk -
The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.
For many people, the most uncomfortable part of air travel is when the TSA agents frisk their bodies for dangerous materials.
verb
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Bad /
Hostile
audio
taunt -
To provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
The bully taunted Nico so much that it made him depressed.
verb
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Other /
Slowly
Url
audio
churn -
To agitate, squeeze, rotate, or turn a liquid slowly in a container
Before the appearance of technology, butter was produced by churning milk by hand.
verb
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Bad /
Aggressive
Url
audio
expose -
To uncover or reveal something hidden or secret.
Leaving your skin uncovered in the sun can expose you to harmful UV rays.
verb
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Bad /
Dangerous
Url
audio
detonate -
To cause something to explode suddenly and violently.
One small spark is enough to detonate a barrel of fireworks.
verb
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Bad /
Dangerous
Url
audio
unleash -
To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.
The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.
verb
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Bad /
Hostile
audio
berate -
To criticize someone in an angry manner
When the private acted in an inappropriate way, his officer berated him to give him the message clearly not to act that way again.
