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(v.) to put a stop to by force
n.- squelcher
adj.- squelchy
Synonyms: squash, crush, suppress |
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(adv.) in the exact words
(adj.) being in the following words
root word: verb- an action word
Synonyms: directly, exactly, explicitly |
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(v.) to heat in a liquid until it gives off steam
- (in. v.) to encroach upon for the purpose of taking something
- to trespass for the purpose of stealing game
- (tra. v.) to trespass on
- (a.) to steal game on illegal methods
(b.) to appropriate as one's own (c.) to attract someone away from a predator
n.- poacher
adj.- poachy
Synonyms: boil, parboil, simmer |
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- (adj.) marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
- marked by wet or windy weather
- uncomfortably cool
n.- bleakness
adv.- bleakly
Synonyms: cheerless, cold, cloudy |
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(n.) the feeling of being offended
- (v.) to disturb the peace of mind of someone
- to rouse to strong feeling or action
suffix: ed- characterized; used to form the past tense or participle for weak or regular verbs
Synonyms (v.): aggravate, annoy, bother
Synonyms (n.): offense, peeve, resentment |
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- (adj.) not being able to produce
- unable to achieve one's purpose
n.- impotence
adv.- impotently
prefix: im- not or in
root word: potent- having or wielding influence; achieving a particular result; able to copulate
Synonyms: barren, infertile, sterile |
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