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downgrade - To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.

When the policeman broke his arm, his activity was downgraded to a desk job.

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waddle - To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion

The penguins waddled, taking a whole day to travel one mile.

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strangle - To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat

When Martha's boss shouted at her, she felt like was ready to strangle him, a feeling that she thankfully was able to control

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undermine - To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization

The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.

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Other / Squeeze

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wring - To squeeze and twist something.

Betty was good at wringing every cent out of every dollar she earned.

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rehabilitate - To renovate or repair something, such as a building, facility, person, or environment, to make it more usable or up to current standards.

The city invested in programs to rehabilitate the old industrial district, transforming it into a vibrant area for businesses and residents.

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Other / Stop

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pardon - To forgive someone for a crime or wrongdoing, and end imprisonment or bad feelings.

The president decided to pardon the prisoner after reviewing the case.

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hustle - To force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction

When Ronald Reagan was shot at, Secret Service agents had to hustle him to safety.

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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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crouch - To adopt a position where the knees are bent and the upper body is brought forward and down, sometimes to avoid detection or to defend oneself

The soldiers crouched next to the armored vehicle to protect themselves from enemy fire.

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evict - To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.

The landlord evicted the tenants for not paying rent for three months.

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flail - To swing back and forth very quickly.

Many businesses will feature an inflatable mascot that flails wildly in the wind.