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    Cackle

    To become swollen with fluid or gas.
    Ward off (a weapon or attack), especially with a countermove
    To laugh in a loud, high voice
    To avoid something by going around it.
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    Stammer

    Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
    To offer an enticing incentive to someone
    Speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words
    (of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps
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    Clatter

    Kill (someone) because of their beliefs
    Make or cause to make a continuous rattling sound
    Make a gash in; cut deeply
    Make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
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    Howl

    Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame
    Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement
    An accent or voice that identifies the person from being part of a sub-culture
    To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.
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    Raucous

    Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally.
    Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
    (of the air or weather) hot and humid
    Struck with shock, amazement, or horror
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    Croon

    Have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
    A situation where opposing sides can't make progress to resolve their differences
    Hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
    Remain in one place in the air
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    Crackle

    To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
    To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm
    (of a liquid) flow in a small stream
    Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises
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    Squeak

    To cry out loudly in pain, anger, amusement, etc.
    Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect
    Make a high-pitched sound or cry
    Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way
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    Shriek

    To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation
    Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way
    To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment
    Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement
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    Shrill

    (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing
    Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power
    An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
    (of a person) fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please
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