Actions & Processes

infidelity C2

/ˌɪnfɪˈdɛlɪti/ Unfaithfulness in a marriage or an intimate (sexual or romantic) relationship: practice or instance of having a sexual or romantic affair with someone other than one's spouse, without the consent of the spouse. Meaning Off Sound Off

wield C2

/wiːld/ to hold and use a tool, weapon, or object effectively Meaning Off Sound Off

wrinkle C2

/ˈɹɪŋkl̩/ a clever method of doing something, especially something new and different Meaning Off Sound Off

denounce C2

/diˈnaʊns/ To criticize someone or something strongly and publicly. Meaning Off Sound Off

dredge C2

/drɛdʒ/ to remove mud, sand, or other material from the bottom of a body of water with a dredge Meaning Off Sound Off

shroud C2

/ˈʃɹæʊ̯d/ cover as if with a shroud Meaning Off Sound Off

brood C2

/bɹuːd/ To think anxiously or unhappily about something for a long time. Meaning Off Sound Off

nudge C2

/nʌd͡ʒ/ to push against gently Meaning Off Sound Off

corroborate C2

/kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ to support with evidence, authority, or make more certain or confirm Meaning Off Sound Off

finesse C2

/fɪˈnɛs/ To play (a card) as a finesse. Meaning Off Sound Off

avail C2

/əˈveɪl/ to use to one's advantage Meaning Off Sound Off

tout C2

/taʊt/ advertize in strongly positive terms Meaning Off Sound Off

perch C2

/pɝt͡ʃ/ To sit or rest on a high or narrow place, especially of a bird. Meaning Off Sound Off

smother C2

/ˈsməðər/ deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion Meaning Off Sound Off

patronize C2

/ˈpeɪtɹənaɪz/ To talk to someone as if they were less intelligent or important than you. Meaning Off Sound Off

condone C2

/kənˈdoʊn/ To accept or forgive behaviour that most people think is wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off

baa C2

/bæ/ to make the characteristic bleating sound of a sheep or goat Meaning Off Sound Off

winch C2

/wɪnt͡ʃ/ pull or lift up with or as if with a winch Meaning Off Sound Off

eradicate C2

/ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ to destroy or remove something completely, especially a disease, problem, or harmful practice Meaning Off Sound Off

tinkle C2

/ˈtɪŋkəl/ to make a series of light, clear ringing sounds Meaning Off Sound Off

spruce C2

/spɹuːs/ dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion Meaning Off Sound Off

prolong C2

/pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/ To make something last longer; to extend its duration. Meaning Off Sound Off

incriminate C2

/ɪnˈkrɪm.ə.neɪt/ to provide evidence or information suggesting that someone is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing Meaning Off Sound Off

chloroform C2

/ˈklɒɹə(ʊ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)m/ to anesthetize with chloroform Meaning Off Sound Off

hoe C2

/hoʊ/ dig with a hoe Meaning Off Sound Off

seine C2

/sɛn/ fish with a seine Meaning Off Sound Off

integration C2

/ˌɪn.təˈɡɹeɪ.ʃən/ The process of becoming a full, accepted part of a community, especially for people from a different background. Meaning Off Sound Off

combustion C2

/kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/ The process of burning, in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light. Meaning Off Sound Off

putty C2

/ˈpʌti/ apply putty in order to fix or fill Meaning Off Sound Off

savor C2

/ˈseɪvɝ/ to enjoy a taste, smell, experience, or moment slowly and appreciatively Meaning Off Sound Off

grate C2

/ɡɹeɪt/ make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together Meaning Off Sound Off

parry C2

/ˈpæri/ to ward off or deflect a weapon, blow, or other attack Meaning Off Sound Off

hamper C2

/ˈhæm.pɚ/ To make something difficult to do; to slow or block progress. Meaning Off Sound Off

succumb C2

/səˈkʌm/ To give in to something you cannot resist, such as pressure, temptation, or desire. Meaning Off Sound Off

dangle C2

/ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ to hang loosely and be able to swing Meaning Off Sound Off

swindle C2

/ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ deprive of by deceit Meaning Off Sound Off

quench C2

/kwɛnt͡ʃ/ cool by plunging into cold water or other liquid Meaning Off Sound Off

stub C2

/stʌb/ strike one's toe accidentally against an object Meaning Off Sound Off

abstinence C2

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite. Meaning Off Sound Off

hinder C2

/ˈhɪndɚ/ To make it harder for something to happen or for someone to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

sprain C2

/spɹeɪn/ to injure a joint by suddenly twisting or stretching its ligaments without dislocating it Meaning Off Sound Off

maroon C2

/məˈruːn/ to leave someone stranded and isolated in a remote place, especially an island Meaning Off Sound Off

lament C2

/ləˈmɛnt/ To express great sadness or regret about something. Meaning Off Sound Off

frock C2

/fɹɑk/ To clothe (somebody) in a frock. Meaning Off Sound Off

dribble C2

/ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ To let a liquid fall slowly in small drops. Meaning Off Sound Off

babble C2

/ˈbæb.(ə)l/ To talk quickly in a confused or foolish way that is hard to follow. Meaning Off Sound Off

diminish C2

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ To become smaller, weaker, or less; or to make something smaller or less. Meaning Off Sound Off

girdle C2

/ˈɡɝdl̩/ cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients Meaning Off Sound Off

wallow C2

/ˈwɑːloʊ/ To let yourself enjoy or sink into a feeling, often a sad or self-pitying one. Meaning Off Sound Off

gambit C2

/ˈɡæmbɪt/ A clever plan or action used to gain an advantage, often involving some risk. Meaning Off Sound Off

hypnotize C2

/ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ To induce a state of hypnosis in. Meaning Off Sound Off

censor C2

/ˈsɛnsɚ/ to subject to political, religious, or moral censorship Meaning Off Sound Off

ballast C2

/ˈbæləst/ to make a ship steady with a ballast Meaning Off Sound Off

flinch C2

/flɪnt͡ʃ/ to draw back, as with fear or pain Meaning Off Sound Off

flaunt C2

/flɔnt/ to display something ostentatiously so that it attracts notice or admiration Meaning Off Sound Off

crouch C2

/kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ to sit on one's heels Meaning Off Sound Off

grievance C2

/ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ A complaint about being treated unfairly, especially one serious enough to act on. Meaning Off Sound Off

adhere C2

/ædˈhɪɹ/ To stick firmly to a surface. Meaning Off Sound Off

whisk C2

/ˈwɪsk/ whip with or as if with a wire whisk Meaning Off Sound Off

jiggle C2

/ˈdʒɪɡ.əl/ to move or cause something to move with quick, small movements from side to side or up and down Meaning Off Sound Off

bray C2

/bɹeɪ/ to laugh loudly and harshly Meaning Off Sound Off

indiscretion C2

/ˌɪndɪsˈkɹɛʃən/ An unwise or careless act or remark, especially one that causes embarrassment. Meaning Off Sound Off

scaffold C2

/ˈskæf.əld/ provide with a scaffold for support Meaning Off Sound Off

dictation C2

/dɪkˈteɪʃən/ the act of speaking words for another person or a device to write or record Meaning Off Sound Off

wrongdoing C2

/ˈɹɒŋˌduːɪŋ/ activity that transgresses moral or civil law Meaning Off Sound Off

squirm C2

/skwɝm/ To twist your body uncomfortably, especially out of shame or embarrassment. Meaning Off Sound Off

pomp C2

/ˈpɑːmp/ To make a pompous display. Meaning Off Sound Off

behead C2

/bɪˈhɛd/ to cut off a person's or animal's head, especially as a form of execution Meaning Off Sound Off

topple C2

/ˈtɑpl̩/ To become unsteady and fall over, or to push something over. Meaning Off Sound Off

mutilation C2

/ˌmjuːtəˈleɪʃən/ The act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated. Meaning Off Sound Off

conspire C2

/kənˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ to engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together Meaning Off Sound Off

squint C2

/skwɪnt/ To look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better. Meaning Off Sound Off

scuffle C2

/ˈskʌfəl/ fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters Meaning Off Sound Off

covet C2

/ˈkʌvɪt/ to wish, long, or crave for something, especially the property of another person Meaning Off Sound Off

misbehave C2

/ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv/ to behave badly, improperly, or contrary to rules or expectations Meaning Off Sound Off

monogamy C2

/məˈnɑː.ɡə.mi/ the practice or state of being married to only one person at a time Meaning Off Sound Off

mediation C2

/ˌmidiˈeɪʃən/ The process of helping two sides settle a dispute through a neutral third party. Meaning Off Sound Off

jangle C2

/ˈdʒæŋɡəl/ to make or cause a harsh, discordant metallic ringing sound Meaning Off Sound Off

grouse C2

/ɡræɔs/ To complain or grumble. Meaning Off Sound Off

mope C2

/moʊp/ to remain dejected, listless, or self-pitying instead of acting Meaning Off Sound Off

enslave C2

/ɪnˈsleɪv/ To make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall. Meaning Off Sound Off

evaporate C2

/ɪˈvæp.ə.ɹæɪt/ lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue Meaning Off Sound Off

coax C2

/koʊks/ To gently persuade someone to do something, often with kind or flattering words. Meaning Off Sound Off

outnumber C2

/ˌaʊtˈnʌmbɚ/ to be greater in number than another person, group, or thing Meaning Off Sound Off

morph C2

/mɔː(ɹ)f/ change shape as via computer animation Meaning Off Sound Off

insurrection C2

/ˌɪnsɝˈɛkʃən/ The action of part or all of a national population violently rising up against the government or other authority; (countable) an instance of this; a revolt, an uprising; specifically, one that is at an initial stage or limited in nature. Meaning Off Sound Off

quiver C2

/ˈkwɪvɚ/ To shake with small, rapid, trembling movements. Meaning Off Sound Off

dabble C2

/ˈdæb.əl/ to take part in an activity casually or without serious commitment Meaning Off Sound Off

frolic C2

/ˈfɹɑlɪk/ To play and move about in a happy, lively, carefree way. Meaning Off Sound Off

recourse C2

/ˈɹiːkɔɹs/ The use of someone or something for help in a difficult situation. Meaning Off Sound Off

trickle C2

/ˈtɹɪkəl/ run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream Meaning Off Sound Off

idiocy C2

/ˈɪdiəsi/ extremely foolish behavior, an absurd act, or a serious lack of good judgment Meaning Off Sound Off

transcend C2

/trænˈsend/ to go beyond the ordinary limits, range, or physical constraints of something Meaning Off Sound Off

leach C2

/liːtʃ/ to remove soluble substances from a material by passing liquid through it Meaning Off Sound Off

diffuse C2

/dɪˈfjuz/ To spread something out over a wide area, or to spread out in this way. Meaning Off Sound Off

coercion C2

/koʊˈɝʒən/ Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing. Meaning Off Sound Off