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slander - To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation

The politician slandered his opponent using misleading information and false news.

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Bad / Attack

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rampage - A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people

The businessman had to clean up his store after the damage caused by the rioters' rampage.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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hassle - To harass; pester

The irritating salesman would always hassle Carmen when she was at home, and wouldn't leave even if she insisted on it.

adjective

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Good / Love

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smitten - Overwhelmed or struck by something, usually love

Joel and Candice were still smitten with each other, even after 20 years of marriage.

verb

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Good / Smart

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probe - Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument

For men, getting a prostate exam can involve a doctor probing their body in an uncomfortable procedure.

noun

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Bad / Aggressive

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vigilante - An individual acting as a self-appointed enforcer of the law

Paladin was a vigilante in Have Gun Will Travel, finding outlaws on his own for the reward.

verb

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Other / Fast

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veer - To change direction suddenly

Randy slammed on the brakes when the car in the next lane suddenly veered in front of him.

noun

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Good / Happy

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nirvana - (in Buddhism) a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirth; it represents the final goal of Buddhism

As the Buddha meditated under the banyan tree, a serene glow seemed to appear around him when he finally achieved nirvana.

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Bad / Hostile

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polarize - To divide into two completely opposing groups

It's frightening to see how many issues have caused the US to polarize into Right and Left groups that hate each other.

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Bad / Small

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zilch - Having nothing

Seth wanted to buy a newspaper, but he had zilch in his wallet.

verb

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Other / Stop

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relinquish - To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.

After years of running the company, he decided to relinquish control and pass the leadership to his successor.

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Other / Wet

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spew - To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly

Tourists and hikers love to go to Yellowstone National Park to see the Old Faithful geyser spew forth water about every hour.

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