abuse -
The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.
The dog had suffered years of physical and emotional abuse before arriving at the shelter.
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jeer -
Laughing or shouting insults at someone to show you have no respect for them.
The crowd let out a jeer at the politician when he talked about positions that were extremely unpopular with the public.
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scorn -
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt
Sheriff Otto gave his deputy a look of scorn when he asked a silly question.
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blast -
A sudden, loud explosion or burst of air, sound, or energy.
The factory explosion caused a powerful blast that could be heard for miles.
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flirt -
Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions
Erin flirted with Devon, but she had no intention of actually dating him.
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flicker -
(of light or a source of light) shine unsteadily; vary rapidly in brightness
The flickering candle did not provide enough light to see what was in the room.
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spurt -
To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream
The geyser spurt forth water and steam against the picturesque sky.
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smack -
Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment
Batman smacked the villain across the face when he refused to stop his criminal activity.
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crash -
A serious accident, often with a sudden loud noise caused by something breaking or hitting something forcefully.
The people in the house were alarmed when they heard a loud crash in the kitchen
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eclipse -
A temporary reduction or obscuring of the light or importance of something, often used metaphorically.
The rise of smartphones brought about the eclipse of older mobile devices.
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thaw -
The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility
Nixon fostered better relations with Brezhnev because he felt that a thaw in the hostility between the US and Russia would be better for both countries and the world.
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bluff -
An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something
Harry fired so many shots that the criminal thought he ran out of bullets, but he couldn't risk calling Harry's bluff.
