brainwash -
To change someone’s thoughts or opinions through constant influence.
The retired man spent so much time watching social media, and he was totally brainwashed about what is going on in the world.
verb
26 of 690
Bad /
Attack
audio
bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
verb
27 of 690
Bad /
Small
Url
audio
remark -
To make a comment, saying something casually.
The teacher remarked to the class that it was interesting that half the students were absent on this beautiful spring day.
verb
28 of 690
Bad /
Unfriendly
Url
audio
trivialize -
To make something seem less important or serious than it really is.
It's important not to trivialize learning and understanding, because little that is meaningful can be accomplished without them.
verb
29 of 690
Bad /
Dishonest
Url
audio
finagle -
To use tricks and dishonest methods to get what you want.
Somehow he was able to finagle a way to get tickets to the rock concert for our whole group.
verb
30 of 690
Other /
Sound
audio
croon -
To hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
In her younger days, Wilma would be spellbound when she heard Frank Sinatra crooning to her over the radio.
verb
31 of 690
Good /
Friendly
Url
audio
placate -
To pacify or appease someone who is upset or agitated.
He tried to placate his upset friend by apologizing and buying a book that he gave as a present.
verb
32 of 690
Bad /
Small
Url
audio
downgrade -
To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.
When the policeman broke his arm, his activity was downgraded to a desk job.
verb
33 of 690
Bad /
Unhappy
audio
weep -
To shed tears
Unable to control their emotions any longer, the mourners at the funeral couldn't help but weep when the pastor spoke of their deceased relative.
verb
34 of 690
Bad /
Disgusting
audio
barf -
To vomit.
Joan drank too much at the party, so that when she came home she barfed on the way to the bathroom all that she ate and drank that night.
verb
35 of 690
Good /
Love
Url
audio
nurture -
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
Parents should nurture their children’s creativity and confidence.
verb
36 of 690
Good /
Smart
Url
audio
heed -
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.
The hikers didn’t heed the storm alert and got caught in heavy rain.
