forbid -
To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally.
The teacher wished he could forbid students from using phones during class, because they're so distracting.
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wrangle -
To have a long and complicated dispute
Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.
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preempt -
To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do.
He tried to preempt any objections by anticipating and addressing their concerns right away.
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hubris -
Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a downfall.
The CEO’s hubris blinded him to the company’s financial troubles.
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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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tussle -
Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle
The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.
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vie -
To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal.
During the World Cup, the best soccer teams vie for the championship title.
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prey -
An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food
Caught in the spider's web, the fly was about to become its prey.
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rowdy -
Noisy and disorderly
In the audience, a rowdy woman stood up and screamed her support for her team.
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pester -
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions
Pete just wanted to stare at the sunset, but Lily kept pestering him and breaking his concentration.
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crackdown -
A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.
The company started a crackdown on employees misusing work hours.
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slash -
To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.
He slashed the rope around the box with a knife to free the trapped animal.
