cower - To crouch down in fear

upgrade - To improve and raise to a higher standard.

nourish - To provide food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition; also to support or promote the development of something (like ideas, feelings, or relationships).

inflame - To make a situation less controllable by making people even more angry.

plod - To walk doggedly and slowly with heavy steps

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

rustle - To make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper

nuzzle - To rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth

lambaste - To criticize someone or something harshly

whisper - To speak very softly, using breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for secrecy or privacy; also a quiet or secret suggestion or rumor.

squash - To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.

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