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.
noun
1358 of 1578
Bad /
Angry
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tantrum -
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child
Cecilia threw a tantrum when her parents refused to take her to Disney World.
adjective
1359 of 1578
Bad /
Weak
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sluggish -
Lacking energy or alertness
After working for 12 hours straight, Elizabeth felt too sluggish to do anything except sleep.
noun
1360 of 1578
Bad /
Stupid
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imp -
A mischievous but harmless trouble maker
Charlie's mother shouted at him, "Stop jumping up and down on your bed and acting like a little imp, and try to be just a little serious and clean up your room."
noun
See verb
1361 of 1578
Bad /
Afraid
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dread -
Great fear or apprehension
Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.
adjective
1362 of 1578
Bad /
Dishonest
Url
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indefensible -
Unable to be defended, justified, accepted, or excused.
When he said that he robbed the store by mistake, the judge felt that statement was indefensible, and pronounced him guilty.
adjective
1363 of 1578
Bad /
Stupid
Url
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irresponsible -
Not thinking enough or not worrying about the possible results of what you do
When Mom came home and found the house empty and the door unlocked, she told her kids that was an irresponsible thing to do
verb
1364 of 1578
Bad /
Dangerous
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burst -
To suddenly break apart, spilling its contents, usually as a result of internal pressure.
The old rusted water main under the street burst, causing the road above to flood.
noun
1365 of 1578
Bad /
Pain
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throes -
Intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change
Samantha experienced agonizing pain during the throes of childbirth.
noun
1366 of 1578
Bad /
Disgusting
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scum -
A layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid
Getting rid of soap scum is a common problem for people with bathtubs.
verb
1367 of 1578
Bad /
Powerless
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grovel -
To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward
When he was told he was being fired, Todd groveled on the ground and pleaded with his boss.
verb
1368 of 1578
Bad /
Unfriendly
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ogle -
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way
Fran felt uncomfortable the way some of the passengers on the subway ogled her diamond necklace.
