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Bad / Dishonest

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tamper - Interfere with (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.

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Bad / Aggressive

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coerce - To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.

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Other / Body

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shiver - (of a person or animal) shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited

Genevieve was wearing five layers of clothing, yet kept shivering in the December weather.

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Other / Sound

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croon - Hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner

In her younger days, Wilma would be spellbound when she heard Frank Sinatra crooning to her over the radio.

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Other / Move

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boogie - Dance to fast pop or rock music.

Early rock music was how many teenagers learned how to boogie on the dance floor.

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Bad / Attack

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inundate - Overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with

Reggie tried to sneak out for his lunch break before his boss could inundate him with more work.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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shun - Persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something) through antipathy or caution

When David tried to join in the conversation at the club, they ignored him, and he suspected that he was being shunned because he had a different religion than they did.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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dicker - Engage in petty argument or bargaining

Wayne would always dicker over the price of fish with the fish salesman at the market.

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Good / Friendly

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Entrust - To give someone the responsibility for doing something or taking care of something important or valuable.

She entrusted her best friend with the keys to her house while she was away.

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Other / Move

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swerve - Change or cause to change direction abruptly

The van swerved to avoid the car suddenly stopping in front of it.

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Bad / Angry

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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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Bad / Aggressive

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stifle - Restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion)

Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.