gawk - To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way

scoot - To leave somewhere quickly

tenacious - Not easily letting go or giving up.

abduct - To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.

swat - To hit or attempt to hit something, especially an insect, with a sharp blow from a flat object

rattle - To disturb or unsettle someone, especially by causing anxiety or fear; or to make a series of short, sharp sounds.

stutter - To speak with involuntary disruptions or repetitions of sounds, often at the beginning of words, due to a speech difficulty.

finagle - To get something in an indirect or dishonest way.

cuddle - To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.

divert - To change the direction or course of something.

dissuade - To advise against a specific decision or behavior, and discourage someone from taking a particular action.

ruffle - to move or lift something so that it is no longer smooth; to disorder something, typically by running one's hands through it