The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.
verb
290 of 690
Bad /
Unfriendly
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sully -
To damage the purity or integrity of something; to defile.
Martha spread rumors about Anne, and even though it came out later that the rumors were false, the damage had been done and Anne's reputation was sullied.
verb
291 of 690
Good /
Pleasure
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bask -
To lie exposed to warmth and sunlight for relaxation and pleasure.
When Joe completed the project, he took a week off and did nothing but bask in the sun on the beach, of course totally covered with sun tan lotion.
verb
292 of 690
Good /
Smart
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plumb -
To explore or examine something in great detail or thoroughly.
Scientists often use mathematics to plumb the depths of the mystery of the universe.
verb
293 of 690
Other /
Up-Down
Url
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escalate -
To increase in intensity, seriousness, or severity.
The argument quickly escalated into a bitter fued that took a long time to recover from.
verb
294 of 690
Bad /
Dishonest
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finagle -
To get something in an indirect or dishonest way.
Brad didn't have a ticket to the sold-out rock concert, but he figured he could finagle his way in somehow.
verb
295 of 690
Other /
Wet
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submerge -
To put or sink completely underwater: To cause something to go below the surface of a liquid.
The flood submerged most of the village after the heavy rain.
verb
296 of 690
Other /
Move
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recede -
To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.
After the flood, the waters slowly began to recede, giving people hope that life might soon return to normal.
verb
297 of 690
Good /
Smart
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stabilize -
To bring a situation, condition, or system under control.
The pilot worked quickly to stabilize the plane after turbulence hit.
verb
298 of 690
Other /
Shape
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protrude -
To stick out or extend beyond a surface or boundary, often in an abnormal or noticeable way.
As they crossed the rope bridge, they looked at the design of the rocks around them that protruded from the mountain.
verb
299 of 690
Bad /
Dishonest
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tamper -
To interfere with or change something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
For the last few decades, Tylenol bottles have included a safety seal in order to prevent any unauthorized tampering.
verb
300 of 690
Bad /
Delay
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linger -
To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave
The waiter and waitress staff needed to head home, but they first had to wait for the lingering customers to leave.
