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Bad / Angry

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rant - Speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way

Bob would always rant to anyone who would listen about how it drove him crazy that the Illuminati controlled the world.

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Bad / Dislike

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sneer - To show a crooked smile that expresses dislike, scorn or contempt.

Dean sneered at the silly question Mike had asked him.

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Other / Body

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nibble - To take small bites out of something.

Pam enjoyed watching her pet bunny as it would nibble on carrots.

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Bad / Unhappy

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yowl - A loud wailing cry, especially one of pain or distress

Walking in the park, Sara heard the pained yowl of a grizzly bear caught in a trap.

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Other / Body

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nibble - A small bite of something, usually food.

Jim was on a diet, and he had to be satisfied by just taking a nibble out of some small carrots for lunch.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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hassle - Irritating inconvenience

Long lines at the airport were always an annoying hassle.

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Good / Love

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hug - To embrace or cuddle someone, often in a warm, supportive, or comforting manner.

She hugged the old teddy bear to her chest as she fell asleep.

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Other / Sound

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squawk - (of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise

The birds displayed their anger by squawking loudly.

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Good / Calm

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gaze - A steady intent look

Sheila's heart melted as she locked eyes with her baby's innocent gaze.

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Other / Sound

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growl - (of an animal, especially a dog) make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat

Brian growled back at his dog, but it just made her angrier.

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Good / Friendly

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nod - To lower and raise one's head slightly and briefly, especially in greeting, assent, or understanding, or to give someone a signal

James nodded in interest as he listened to Alison's story.

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Bad / War

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plunder - The violent and dishonest acquisition of property

The pirate's eyes grew wide at the sight of his newly acquired plunder of gold coins and jewels.