Actions & Processes

threap C2+

/θriːp/ chiefly northern British or Scots: to scold, chide, argue with, or rebuke someone Meaning Off Sound Off

cramble C2+

/ˈkɹæmbəl/ British dialect: to move unsteadily, stiffly, or with difficulty; to hobble Meaning Off Sound Off

scrouge C2+

/skraʊdʒ/ chiefly dialectal: to crowd, press, or squeeze into a confined place Meaning Off Sound Off

uglify C2+

/ˈʌɡ.lɪ.faɪ/ to make a person, place, or thing ugly or less attractive Meaning Off Sound Off

attemper C2+

/əˈtɛmpər/ archaic: to moderate, soften, or adjust something by blending it with another quality Meaning Off Sound Off

defalcate C2+

/ˈdɛfəɫkeɪt/ appropriate property entrusted to one's care fraudulently to one's own use Meaning Off Sound Off

guggle C2+

/ˈɡʌɡəl/ to make the bubbling or gurgling sound of liquid flowing through a narrow opening Meaning Off Sound Off

dissimilate C2+

/dɪˈsɪmɪleɪt/ rare: to make two or more things unlike, or to become less similar Meaning Off Sound Off

snoozle C2+

/ˈsnuːzəl/ regional: to nuzzle or push affectionately with the nose Meaning Off Sound Off

syllogize C2+

/ˈsɪlədʒʌɪz/ reason by syllogisms Meaning Off Sound Off

censure C2+

/ˈsɛnʃɚ/ to express formal or severe disapproval of someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

appraise C2+

/əˈpreɪz/ to assess the value or quality of something Meaning Off Sound Off

aggrieve C2+

/əˈɡriv/ to cause distress or injury to someone, especially by unjust treatment Meaning Off Sound Off

aggrandize C2+

/əˈɡrændaɪz/ to increase the power, wealth, or reputation of someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

chuck C2+

/tʃʌk/ to throw something carelessly, or to pat affectionately under the chin Meaning Off Sound Off

excite C2+

/ɪkˈsaɪt/ to arouse strong feeling or activity in someone or something Meaning Off Sound Off

abet C2+

/əˈbɛt/ to encourage or assist someone in a wrongdoing Meaning Off Sound Off

abide C2+

/əˈbaɪd/ to tolerate or endure; to remain or dwell Meaning Off Sound Off

condole C2+

/kənˈdoʊl/ to express sympathy or sorrow for another's grief Meaning Off Sound Off

dere C2+

/dɪɹ/ to harm or injure (archaic/dialectal); also dialectal for dear Meaning Off Sound Off

affront C2+

/əˈfrʌnt/ an open insult or deliberate act of disrespect Meaning Off Sound Off

apprise C2+

/əˈpraɪz/ to inform or notify someone of something Meaning Off Sound Off

dab C2+

/dæb/ to press lightly with something soft; a small quantity Meaning Off Sound Off

abase C2+

/əˈbeɪs/ to lower in rank, dignity, or esteem; to humble Meaning Off Sound Off

bewray C2+

/bɪˈreɪ/ to reveal or betray, especially unintentionally (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

defame C2+

/dɪˈfeɪm/ to damage the good reputation of someone with false statements Meaning Off Sound Off

illation C2+

/ɪˈleɪʃən/ the act of drawing an inference, or the conclusion so drawn Meaning Off Sound Off

impart C2+

/ɪmˈpɑɹt/ to communicate information or give a quality to something Meaning Off Sound Off

admonish C2+

/ədˈmɑnɪʃ/ to warn or reprove someone firmly but gently Meaning Off Sound Off

afflict C2+

/əˈflɪkt/ to cause persistent pain or suffering to someone Meaning Off Sound Off

aggravate C2+

/ˈæɡrəˌveɪt/ to make a problem worse, or to annoy someone Meaning Off Sound Off

awaken C2+

/əˈweɪkən/ to wake from sleep or to rouse a feeling or awareness Meaning Off Sound Off

belaud C2+

/bɪˈlɔd/ to praise extravagantly or excessively Meaning Off Sound Off

belittle C2+

/bɪˈlɪtəl/ to dismiss as unimportant or make seem small Meaning Off Sound Off

bepraise C2+

/bɪˈpreɪz/ to praise greatly or lavishly (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

brace C2+

/breɪs/ to prepare or steady oneself; a support or a pair Meaning Off Sound Off

darken C2+

/ˈdɑɹkən/ to make or become dark or gloomy Meaning Off Sound Off

demean C2+

/dɪˈmin/ to lower in dignity or status; to debase Meaning Off Sound Off

depress C2+

/dɪˈprɛs/ to make sad and dispirited, or to press down Meaning Off Sound Off

extol C2+

/ɪkˈstoʊl/ to praise enthusiastically and highly Meaning Off Sound Off

heave C2+

/hiv/ to lift or throw with great effort; to rise and fall Meaning Off Sound Off

rue C2+

/ru/ to bitterly regret something; a bitter herb Meaning Off Sound Off

absolve C2+

/əbˈzɑlv/ to free someone from blame, guilt, or obligation Meaning Off Sound Off

agitate C2+

/ˈædʒəˌteɪt/ to stir up or disturb; to campaign vigorously Meaning Off Sound Off

bedevil C2+

/bɪˈdɛvəl/ to torment, harass, or trouble persistently Meaning Off Sound Off

clasp C2+

/klæsp/ to grasp or hold tightly; a fastening device Meaning Off Sound Off

debase C2+

/dɪˈbeɪs/ to lower in quality, value, character, or dignity Meaning Off Sound Off

defile C2+

/dɪˈfaɪl/ to make dirty or impure; a narrow mountain pass Meaning Off Sound Off

discontinue C2+

/ˌdɪskənˈtɪnju/ to cease, stop, or put an end to something Meaning Off Sound Off

eulogize C2+

/ˈjuləˌdʒaɪz/ to praise highly, especially in a formal speech or writing Meaning Off Sound Off

ravel C2+

/ˈrævəl/ to entangle or, conversely, to unravel; a tangle Meaning Off Sound Off

restrain C2+

/rɪˈstreɪn/ to hold back or keep under control Meaning Off Sound Off

abate C2+

/əˈbeɪt/ to become less intense or to lessen in degree Meaning Off Sound Off

affix C2+

/əˈfɪks/ to attach or fasten; a prefix or suffix added to a word Meaning Off Sound Off

annihilate C2+

/əˈnaɪəˌleɪt/ to destroy completely or reduce to nothing Meaning Off Sound Off

befoul C2+

/bɪˈfaʊl/ to make dirty or pollute Meaning Off Sound Off

bemoan C2+

/bɪˈmoʊn/ to express grief, regret, or displeasure over something Meaning Off Sound Off

beweep C2+

/bɪˈwip/ to weep over or lament; to bewail Meaning Off Sound Off

dwell C2+

/dwɛl/ to live in a place; to linger on a thought or topic Meaning Off Sound Off

ennoble C2+

/ɪˈnoʊbəl/ to give a noble character to; to elevate in dignity or rank Meaning Off Sound Off

fondle C2+

/ˈfɑndəl/ to touch or stroke gently and affectionately Meaning Off Sound Off

tarry C2+

/ˈtæri/ to linger or delay; (separately) covered with tar Meaning Off Sound Off

ameliorate C2+

/əˈmiljəˌreɪt/ to make better or more tolerable; to improve Meaning Off Sound Off

bash C2+

/bæʃ/ to strike violently; (noun) a heavy blow or a lively party Meaning Off Sound Off

beleaguer C2+

/bɪˈliɡɚ/ to surround with troops; to beset with difficulties or harassment Meaning Off Sound Off

bumble C2+

/ˈbʌmbəl/ to move or act in a clumsy, blundering way Meaning Off Sound Off

capitulate C2+

/kəˈpɪtʃəleɪt/ to surrender or yield, often on agreed conditions Meaning Off Sound Off

castigate C2+

/ˈkæstɪɡeɪt/ to reprimand or criticize severely Meaning Off Sound Off

damnify C2+

/ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/ to cause loss or injury to, especially in legal contexts Meaning Off Sound Off

defilement C2+

/dɪˈfaɪlmənt/ the act of making something dirty, corrupt, or unholy Meaning Off Sound Off

desist C2+

/dɪˈsɪst/ to cease or stop doing something Meaning Off Sound Off

enlighten C2+

/ɪnˈlaɪtən/ to give greater knowledge or understanding to someone Meaning Off Sound Off

entangle C2+

/ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/ to twist together or catch in a tangle; to involve in difficulties Meaning Off Sound Off

extinguish C2+

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ to put out a fire or light; to bring to an end Meaning Off Sound Off

flush C2+

/flʌʃ/ to redden or rinse with water; a reddening; level and even; abundantly supplied Meaning Off Sound Off

foredoom C2+

/fɔrˈduːm/ to doom or condemn beforehand to a particular fate Meaning Off Sound Off

foreordination C2+

/fɔrˌɔrdɪˈneɪʃən/ the act of ordaining or destining beforehand; predestination Meaning Off Sound Off

heed C2+

/hiːd/ to pay careful attention to; careful attention Meaning Off Sound Off

lash C2+

/læʃ/ to strike with a whip; to bind tightly; a stroke of a whip or an eyelash Meaning Off Sound Off

procure C2+

/prəˈkjʊr/ to obtain something, especially with care or effort Meaning Off Sound Off

termination C2+

/ˌtɝmɪˈneɪʃən/ the action of bringing or coming to an end Meaning Off Sound Off

abasement C2+

/əˈbeɪsmənt/ the act of humbling or degrading; a state of humiliation Meaning Off Sound Off

attest C2+

/əˈtɛst/ to provide or serve as clear evidence of; to declare true Meaning Off Sound Off

augment C2+

/ɔɡˈmɛnt/ to make greater by adding to; to increase Meaning Off Sound Off

balk C2+

/bɔk/ to hesitate or refuse to proceed; a hindrance or obstacle Meaning Off Sound Off

becry C2+

/bɪˈkraɪ/ to bewail or lament; to cry over (archaic) Meaning Off Sound Off

bedeck C2+

/bɪˈdɛk/ to decorate or adorn, especially lavishly Meaning Off Sound Off

bespeak C2+

/bɪˈspiːk/ to be evidence of; to order or reserve in advance Meaning Off Sound Off

bewail C2+

/bɪˈweɪl/ to express great sorrow or lamentation over something Meaning Off Sound Off

chastise C2+

/tʃæsˈtaɪz/ to rebuke or punish severely Meaning Off Sound Off

coalesce C2+

/ˌkoʊəˈlɛs/ to come together to form one whole Meaning Off Sound Off

confound C2+

/kənˈfaʊnd/ to confuse or to prove wrong Meaning Off Sound Off

contemn C2+

/kənˈtɛm/ to treat or regard with contempt; despise Meaning Off Sound Off

deception C2+

/dɪˈsɛpʃən/ the act of deceiving or misleading someone Meaning Off Sound Off

decompose C2+

/ˌdikəmˈpoʊz/ to decay, or to break down into component parts Meaning Off Sound Off

denominate C2+

/dɪˈnɑmɪneɪt/ to call by a name or to express in a given unit Meaning Off Sound Off