preempt - To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do.

retch - To make the sound and movement of vomiting

sag - To sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength

relinquish - To voluntarily let go of something, such as a right, possession, or responsibility.

pucker - To pull the sides of something, such as skin or cloth together so that folds or wrinkles are formed.

fade - To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

mar - To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.

kowtow - To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.

tidy - To clean up or arrange things neatly.

quench - To drink liquid so that you stop being thirsty

yap - To give off a sharp, shrill bark; or to talk and chatter in a repetitive way.

stutter - To speak with involuntary disruptions or repetitions of sounds, often at the beginning of words, due to a speech difficulty.