Actions & Processes

dissect C1

/dɪˈsɛkt/ To cut open a body to study its internal parts. Meaning Off Sound Off

plait C1

/pleɪt/ chiefly British: to braid hair, cord, or another flexible material by crossing strands over one another Meaning Off Sound Off

abolish C1

/əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ to officially end a law, system, or practice Meaning Off Sound Off

eavesdrop C1

/ˈiːvzdrɑːp/ to listen secretly to a private conversation without the speakers' knowledge Meaning Off Sound Off

stoke C1

/stoʊk/ to make a strong feeling or situation grow stronger Meaning Off Sound Off

utilize C1

/ˈju.tə.laɪz/ To make use of something for a practical purpose. Meaning Off Sound Off

relinquish C1

/ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ To give up something such as a possession, right, or position. Meaning Off Sound Off

retrace C1

/ɹiːˈtɹeɪs/ To go back over a route or path you have already taken. Meaning Off Sound Off

atrocity C1

/əˈtɹɑsɪti/ An extremely cruel and violent act, especially in war. Meaning Off Sound Off

expedite C1

/ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/ To make something happen faster; to speed up a process. Meaning Off Sound Off

brainwashing C1

/ˈbreɪnˌwɑːʃɪŋ/ The act of forcing people to give up their beliefs and accept new ones through intense pressure. Meaning Off Sound Off

spar C1

/spɑɹ/ to practice boxing or another combat sport with controlled blows Meaning Off Sound Off

flicker C1

/ˈflɪkɚ/ To shine or burn with an unsteady, wavering light. Meaning Off Sound Off

alleviate C1

/əˈli.vi.eɪt/ To make pain, suffering, or a problem less severe. Meaning Off Sound Off

complicity C1

/kəmˈplɪsəti/ involvement with others in a crime, wrongdoing, or harmful act Meaning Off Sound Off

imperialism C1

/ɪmˈpɪr.i.ə.lɪ.zəm/ the policy or practice of extending a state's power over other territories through conquest, colonization, or political and economic control Meaning Off Sound Off

amputate C1

/ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ to remove all or part of a limb or other body part by surgery Meaning Off Sound Off

cite C1

/saɪt/ To name a book, article, or author as the source of information. Meaning Off Sound Off

amend C1

/əˈmɛnd/ To make formal changes to a document, law, or agreement. Meaning Off Sound Off

differentiate C1

/ˌdɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ To recognize or show how two or more things are different. Meaning Off Sound Off

squander C1

/ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ To waste money, time, or opportunities carelessly. Meaning Off Sound Off

molest C1

/məˈlest/ sensitive: to touch or assault someone sexually without consent, especially a child Meaning Off Sound Off

smirk C1

/smɝk/ to smile in a smug, condescending, scornful, or self-satisfied way Meaning Off Sound Off

impersonate C1

/ɪmˈpɜːsəneɪt/ To pretend to be another person, especially to deceive others. Meaning Off Sound Off

scour C1

/ˈskaʊɚ/ to search a place, text, or collection thoroughly and energetically Meaning Off Sound Off

emancipation C1

/ɪˌmæn.səˈpeɪ.ʃən/ The act of setting free from the power of another, as from slavery, subjection, dependence, or controlling influence. Meaning Off Sound Off

unveil C1

/ʌnˈveɪl/ To show or present something publicly for the first time. Meaning Off Sound Off

autonomy C1

/ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/ The freedom to make your own decisions and act independently. Meaning Off Sound Off

depict C1

/dɪˈpɪkt/ To show something in a picture, painting, or photograph. Meaning Off Sound Off

maximize C1

/ˈmæksəmaɪz/ To make something as large or as great as possible. Meaning Off Sound Off

incite C1

/ɪnˈsaɪt/ to urge or provoke people to act, especially violently or unlawfully Meaning Off Sound Off

loom C1

/lum/ To appear large, close, and often threatening or worrying. Meaning Off Sound Off

whimper C1

/ˈwɪmpə/ to cry or make a weak, soft, intermittent sound from fear, pain, or distress Meaning Off Sound Off

bequeath C1

/bɪˈkwiːθ/ To leave money or property to someone in your will after you die. Meaning Off Sound Off

reminisce C1

/ˌrɛməˈnɪs/ To talk or think about pleasant events from the past. Meaning Off Sound Off

grumble C1

/ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ To complain about something in a quiet, unhappy way. Meaning Off Sound Off

cremate C1

/ˈkriː.meɪt/ to burn a dead body to ashes, usually as a funeral practice Meaning Off Sound Off

scoff C1

/skɔːf/ To speak about someone or something in a mocking, scornful way. Meaning Off Sound Off

castrate C1

/ˈkæs.tɹeɪt/ to remove or disable the testicles of a person or animal; a clinical and potentially sensitive term Meaning Off Sound Off

churn C1

/t͡ʃɝn/ To move or stir something, especially liquid, with great force and motion. Meaning Off Sound Off

persecute C1

/ˈpɝsəkjut/ To treat someone cruelly or unfairly over a long period, especially because of their race, religion, or beliefs. Meaning Off Sound Off

christen C1

/ˈkrɪs.ən/ to baptize someone in a Christian ceremony and formally give them a name Meaning Off Sound Off

degrade C1

/dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ To treat someone without respect, making them feel worthless or ashamed. Meaning Off Sound Off

profess C1

/prəˈfɛs/ To claim or declare something openly, sometimes without it being true. Meaning Off Sound Off

disband C1

/dɪsˈbænd/ to break up an organized group or cause it to stop operating Meaning Off Sound Off

opt C1

/ɑpt/ To choose to do something rather than something else. Meaning Off Sound Off

haggle C1

/ˈhægəl/ To argue with someone in order to reach a deal, especially over a price. Meaning Off Sound Off

decision-making C1

/dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/ The process of making choices, especially important ones. Meaning Off Sound Off

swerve C1

/swɝːv/ to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something Meaning Off Sound Off

sterilize C1

/ˈstɛɹ.ɪ.laɪz/ to destroy or remove microorganisms from an object, substance, or place Meaning Off Sound Off

pucker C1

/ˈpʌkɚ/ to draw, or become drawn, into small tight wrinkles or folds Meaning Off Sound Off

clench C1

/klɛnt͡ʃ/ To close or press something tightly together, especially your hands or teeth. Meaning Off Sound Off

deteriorate C1

/dɪˈtɪɹ.iə.ɹeɪt/ To become worse over time. Meaning Off Sound Off

consolidate C1

/kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt/ To combine several things into a single, more effective whole. Meaning Off Sound Off

exonerate C1

/ɪɡˈzɑnəˌreɪt/ to officially clear someone from blame, an accusation, or criminal responsibility Meaning Off Sound Off

elude C1

/ɪˈljuːd/ To escape from or avoid someone or something, often by being clever or quick. Meaning Off Sound Off

evoke C1

/ɪˈvoʊk/ To bring a feeling, memory, or image into someone's mind. Meaning Off Sound Off

brainwash C1

/ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ To force someone to accept new beliefs by using strong pressure over a long time. Meaning Off Sound Off

plummet C1

/ˈplʌmət/ To fall very quickly and suddenly Meaning Off Sound Off

formulate C1

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mjʊleɪt/ To create or develop a plan, idea, or theory through careful thought. Meaning Off Sound Off

gnaw C1

/nɔ/ To bite or chew at something repeatedly, especially something hard. Meaning Off Sound Off

accumulation C1

/əˌkjuːm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ The process of gradually gathering or building up over time. Meaning Off Sound Off

implementation C1

/ˌɪmpləmɛnˈteɪʃən/ The act of putting a plan, decision, or idea into practice. Meaning Off Sound Off

enact C1

/ɪˈnækt/ To make a proposal into an official law. Meaning Off Sound Off

alienate C1

/ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ To make someone stop being friendly or supportive towards you. Meaning Off Sound Off

avoidance C1

/əˈvɔɪdəns/ The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of. Meaning Off Sound Off

substitution C1

/ˌsʌb.stɪˈtu.ʃən/ The act of putting one thing or person in place of another. Meaning Off Sound Off

delve C1

/dɛlv/ to examine or investigate a subject carefully and in detail Meaning Off Sound Off

distort C1

/dɪˈstoɹt/ To give a false or misleading account of something. Meaning Off Sound Off

convergence C1

/kənˈvɝd͡ʒəns/ The act of moving toward union or uniformity. Meaning Off Sound Off

maul C1

/mɔl/ to attack and injure someone or something severely by beating, scratching, or tearing Meaning Off Sound Off

recant C1

/ɹəˈkænt/ To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly. Meaning Off Sound Off

designate C1

/ˈdez.ɪɡ.nət/ To officially choose someone or something for a particular purpose or role. Meaning Off Sound Off

maim C1

/meɪm/ to injure a person or animal so severely that a body part is permanently damaged or lost Meaning Off Sound Off

abound C1

/əˈbaʊnd/ To exist in very large numbers or quantities. Meaning Off Sound Off

wrangle C1

/ˈɹæŋɡəl/ To argue or quarrel noisily and at length. Meaning Off Sound Off

broach C1

/broʊtʃ/ to introduce a difficult or sensitive subject for discussion Meaning Off Sound Off

perpetuate C1

/pɚˈpɛt͡ʃəˌweɪt/ to make something, especially something bad, continue for a long time Meaning Off Sound Off

mutate C1

/ˈmjuː.teɪt/ to undergo a change in genetic material or another heritable biological change Meaning Off Sound Off

impede C1

/ɪmˈpiːd/ To slow down or get in the way of something, making it harder. Meaning Off Sound Off

preside C1

/pɹɪˈzaɪd/ To be in charge of a meeting, ceremony, or organization. Meaning Off Sound Off

insertion C1

/ɪnˈsɝʃən/ The act of putting one thing into another. Meaning Off Sound Off

resonate C1

/ˈɹez.əˌnæɪt/ To be meaningful or important to someone; to connect with their feelings or beliefs. Meaning Off Sound Off

rediscover C1

/riːdɪˈskʌvɝ/ To find or experience again something you had lost or forgotten. Meaning Off Sound Off

hypnotism C1

/ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/ the practice or process of inducing hypnosis, especially through focused attention and suggestion Meaning Off Sound Off

mosey C1

/ˈmoʊzi/ informal, especially US: to walk or move in a relaxed, unhurried way Meaning Off Sound Off

retention C1

/ɹɪˈtɛnʃən/ The act of keeping something rather than losing or giving it up. Meaning Off Sound Off

rumple C1

/ˈɹʌmpəl/ to make hair, fabric, or another surface untidy with wrinkles, folds, or creases Meaning Off Sound Off

gush C1

/ˈɡʌʃ/ To flow out suddenly in a large, fast stream. Meaning Off Sound Off

fritter C1

/ˈfrɪtər/ to waste time, money, energy, or an opportunity gradually on unimportant things, usually with away Meaning Off Sound Off

wean C1

/wiːn/ to accustom a baby or young animal gradually to food other than milk and end dependence on nursing Meaning Off Sound Off

authenticate C1

/ɔˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ to establish the authenticity of something Meaning Off Sound Off

empower C1

/ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ To give someone the confidence, strength, or ability to control their own life and decisions. Meaning Off Sound Off

inception C1

/ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ the beginning or establishment of an organization, activity, or process Meaning Off Sound Off

abolition C1

/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery) Meaning Off Sound Off

thievery C1

/ˈθiː.vɚ.i/ the crime or practice of stealing things Meaning Off Sound Off