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Bad / Unhappy

nounverb noun

moan - A long, low sound made by a person expressing physical or mental suffering or pleasure

As Earl lay in his hospital bed, his moans of pain were the only sounds in the room.

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Good / Friendly

nounverb verb

flirt - Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions

Erin flirted with Devon, but she had no intention of actually dating him.

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Bad / Attack

nounverb noun

smash - An act or sound of something smashing

The smash of glass was caused by the bullet flying through it.

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Bad / Aggressive

nounverb verb

muzzle - Put a muzzle on (an animal)

The wild dog had to be muzzled so it wouldn't bite anybody.

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Bad / Aggressive

nounverb verb

crush - Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully

Bruce was so angry that he crushed his soda can with his bare hands.

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Other / Move

nounverb noun

whirl - A rapid movement around and around

He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.

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Other / Shape

nounverb noun

lump - A piece of something, often with an irregular shape and weight.

The lump of sugar Jennifer kept in her pocket as a treat for her horse, Chloe, melted on the way to the stables.

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Other / Move

nounverb noun

streak - A long, thin line or mark of a different substance or color from its surroundings

Somebody left a streak in the dusty table, which made it look even worse.

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Other / Entice

nounverb noun

lure - Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something

Drug pushers sometimes hang out near school yards, using descriptions of fantastic experiences as a lure to get innocent young students to buy drugs.

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Other / Sound

nounverb verb

crackle - Make a rapid succession of slight cracking noises

During the cold winter nights, Bill and Joan loved to read together by the fireplace, enjoying its warmth as the small fire crackled.

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Bad / Dangerous

nounverb noun

doom - Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate

Bryce struggled with his depression, unable to escape the constant feeling that doom and failure was just a moment away.

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Good / Friendly

nounverb noun

chat - An informal conversation

To learn more about his employees, the CEO would hold a chat with them as often as he could.