violate -
To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.
The judge had the reputation for giving harsh sentences, and often said that he could not tolerate people who violated the law.
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hallucinate -
To see, hear, feel, or smell something that does not exist
After he took the drug and started to hallucinate, his friends stayed with him and comforted him until he strted to feel more normal.
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admonish -
To warn or reprimand someone firmly about their behaviour.
The principal admonished the class for their disruptive conduct.
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foist -
To Impose an unwelcome situation on someone.
Barry didn't really want Steve to stay over, but Steve claimed he had no other place to stay, so Steve managed to foist himself on Barry because of Barry's natural good nature.
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tussle -
Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle
The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.
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Disgusting
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repel -
To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.
His rude behavior seemed to repel new friends, making it difficult for him to form close relationships.
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instigate -
To cause an event or situation to happen by starting some actions
Fred was a bully in the school yard, and he always seemed to be instigating a fight or some other kind of trouble.
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ignite -
To cause something to catch fire or become inflamed.
Historians discuss and search for the event that ignited the French Revolution.
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crumble -
Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
Boulders very gradually crumble into small rocks over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.
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Delay
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balk -
To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action.
Max had made all the plans to move from his apartment to the senior citizens home, but at the last minute, he balked and just couldn’t go through with it.
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migrate -
To travel to a new location or country, to live there temporarily or permanently.
Many birds migrate to southern climates in the winter, because during that season they find eating and living there easier.
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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.
