fester - For negative feelings to get worse because they are not being dealt with

evade - To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

rummage - To search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle

snatch - To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way

grab - To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion.

tamper - To interfere with or change something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

ebb - For the tidewater to slowly move out to sea; for an emotion to slowly lessen.

launch - To start or initiate a new project, business, or activity; to send or propel something, such as a rocket or product, into motion.

stupefy - To surprise, tire, bore, or shock somebody, resulting in their being unable to think clearly.

winnow - To remove or eliminate less important or undesirable parts.

clash - To meet and come into violent conflict

mumble - To say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear