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Other / Move

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swish - A hissing or rustling sound

The other runners only heard the swish of Usain Bolt running past them before he was gone.

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Other / Other

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nip - Pinch, squeeze, or bite sharply

Puppies tend to nip their owners' hands when they are young.

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Other / Body

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burp - To allow air from the stomach to come out through the mouth in a noisy way

After feeding her newborn baby, Janet put him on her shoulder and patted his back until he burped.

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Good / Friendly

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reprieve - A temporary delay or suspension of a punishment or undesirable situation, often granted as a mercy or to allow for further consideration.

The condemned prisoner was granted a reprieve by the governor, to the great relief of both him and his family.

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Bad / Unhappy

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wail - Give a cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby wailed loudly while her mother changed her diaper.

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Bad / Dangerous

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breach - An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.

I didn't trust him after he shared my secret, in what I regarded as a breach of trust.

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Good / Happy

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giggle - Laugh lightly in a nervous, affected, or silly manner

Carrie giggled when she heard her favorite knock-knock joke.

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Bad / Weak

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limp - Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot

After being tackled too hard, Howard limped as his coach and teammate assisted him towards the bench.

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Bad / Attack

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smash - Violently break (something) into pieces

In Jewish weddings, it's common for the groom to smash a glass with his foot as part of the ceremony.

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Bad / Hurt

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abuse - The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.

The dog had suffered years of physical and emotional abuse before arriving at the shelter.

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Other / Shape

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bend - To shape something that is straight into a curve or angle; or to move your body so that it is no longer upright or straight.

She had to bend down to pick up the dropped keys.

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stunt - Prevent from growing or developing properly

Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.