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overlap - The way two things can share space, features, or time.

Their work schedules overlap on Tuesdays, so they often meet for lunch.

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Bad / Unhappy

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pout - To push one's lips or one's bottom lip forward as an expression of displeasure or annoyance.

When Kate's parents told her they didn't have time to go to the circus, she pouted.

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Good / Friendly

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greet - To welcome or acknowledge someone, typically in a friendly or polite manner.

He was eager to greet his friends at the airport after his long trip.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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squabble - To quarrel noisily over a trivial matter

Calvin and Susie would always squabble over what board game to play.

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remark - To make a comment, saying something casually.

The teacher remarked to the class that it was interesting that half the students were absent on this beautiful spring day.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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leer - To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way

Francesca felt very uncomfortable as the strange man leered at her for what seemed like an eternity.

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Bad / Attack

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clash - To meet and come into violent conflict

The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.

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Other / Wet

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dredge - To clean out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge

The large vessel dredged the dirty water so that it could sparkle once again.

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Bad / Disorganized

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muss - To make someone's hair or clothes untidy or messy

Jeremiah would playfully muss his daughter's hair when he wanted to get her attention.

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Good / Friendly

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resonate - To feel aligned with something, such as an idea, belief, feelings, or value, creating a sense of mutual understanding or agreement.

His words about strength, commitment, and perseverance resonated with the audience, inspiring them to face their own challenges with renewed strength.

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Bad / Powerless

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relent - To surrender or agree after resisting or opposing, often due to persuasion, pressure, or changing circumstances.

Our of pride, he would always refuse to accept assitance, but when things hit rock bottom, he relented, and finally accepted help from others.

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Bad / War

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betray - To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy

Benedict Arnold famously betrayed the heroes of the Revolutionary War by helping the British.