cuddle -
To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.
Timmy’s favorite time of the day was after his bedtime story when his Mommy would cuddle with him until he fell asleep.
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Aggressive
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squelch -
To inhibit or suppress
The press secretary firmly denied and squelched the false rumors about the president's policy.
verb
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Stop
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clog -
To become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is slowed or stopped.
Some dirt was clogging the sink, so that the water in the sink didn't drain properly.
verb
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Calm
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dwell -
To live in or at a specified place
If he ever won the lottery, Duane wanted to dwell in one of Frank Lloyd Wright's legendary houses.
verb
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Dislike
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despise -
To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something.
She despises dishonesty and refuses to associate with anyone who lies.
verb
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Dishonest
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tamper -
To interfere with or change something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
For the last few decades, Tylenol bottles have included a safety seal in order to prevent any unauthorized tampering.
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Pain
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flinch -
To make a quick, nervous movement of the face or body as an instinctive reaction to surprise, fear or pain
Debbie was very brave and didn’t flinch when the nurse put the needle in her arm to give her the flu shot.
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Weak
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wilt -
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.
The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.
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Weak
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fade -
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
The colors on the old poster have started to fade from years in the sun.
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Steal
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bilk -
To take money from someone by cheating or tricking them.
The con men in the big city are always looking for naive out-of-towners in order to bilk them of the money they took with them for their big trip to the big town.
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Move
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zigzag -
To move in abrupt alternate right and left turns.
Skiers zigzag constantly in order to generate speed down the mountain.
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Up+Down
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escalate -
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity.
The argument quickly escalated into a bitter fued that took a long time to recover from.
