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hamper - To restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles

Kyle needed to scratch an itch, but he was hampered by the handcuffs on his wrists.

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nab - To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal

The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.

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expunge - To erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)

Terrence accepted the plea deal of one year of community service in exchange for the court to expunge his criminal record.

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oust - To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place

Standing outside the university and waving their signs, the angry protestors demanded that the board oust the controversial dean.

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prowl - For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey

The female lion spent its days and nights prowling quietly in order to track down its prey.

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pester - To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions

Pete just wanted to stare at the sunset, but Lily kept pestering him and breaking his concentration.

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quash - To reject or void, especially by legal procedure

Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.

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impinge - To have an effect or impact on someone; also to gradually take over an area belonging to someone else.

His constant use of the cell phone impinged on his family life.

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meddle - To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern

The meeting got intense when Jim said to Bill, "I just don't like it when you meddle into my personal affairs!"

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stymie - To prevent or hinder the progress of something.

When he got very sick, it stymied his plans and ability to study for final exams.

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frisk - The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.

For many people, the most uncomfortable part of air travel is when the TSA agents frisk their bodies for dangerous materials.

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squelch - To inhibit or suppress

The press secretary firmly denied and squelched the false rumors about the president's policy.