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probe - A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body

A probe is used by doctors for various procedures when they need to examine a patient's body.

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bend - The part of something that is curved, such as a pipe or a road.

We had to slow down the car each time we came to a sharp bend in the road.

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Bad / Small

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dab - Press against something lightly with a piece of absorbent material in order to clean or dry it

Carol dabbed the wet dish with a cloth after she cleaned it.

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Bad / Hurt

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crush - Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully

Bruce was so angry that he crushed his soda can with his bare hands.

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Bad / Weak

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collapse - When something breaks and falls down.

The collapse of negotiations between management and labor caused the strike to begin, and there was no telling how long it would last.

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chat - An informal conversation

To learn more about his employees, the CEO would hold a chat with them as often as he could.

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Bad / Attack

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puncture - To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.

The intense criticism seemed to puncture her confidence, making her doubt her abilities.

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Good / Calm

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lull - Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements

Tanya lulled her crying baby to sleep by whispering softly in his ear.

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blast - A sudden, loud explosion or burst of air, sound, or energy.

The factory explosion caused a powerful blast that could be heard for miles.

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Other / Up+Down

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tumble - (typically of a person) fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong

When the movie star tumbled down the stairs at the popular event, the cameras made sure to capture the entire incident.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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gossip - Informal conversation or stories, often of a trivial or sensational nature, about others.

Though it only involves words, gossip about other people can cause deep wounds, and injure them socially and psychologically for life.

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scorn - Feel or express contempt or derision for

With just a blank expression, Simon was able to scorn the mediocre singer who auditioned for him.