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restrain - To physically or metaphorically prevent someone or something from moving, acting, or progressing.

The police officer had to restrain the crowd to prevent further chaos during the protest.

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tamper - To interfere with or change something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

For the last few decades, Tylenol bottles have included a safety seal in order to prevent any unauthorized tampering.

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Other / Entice

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implore - To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something.

Alan implored the judge to have mercy on his situation, and not give him more than a short sentence.

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scrutinize - To look at something in great detail, often to understand it better or to detect any flaws or issues.

The detective carefully scrutinized the evidence he had gathered, trying to find a clue that might help him figure out who committted the crime.

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repel - To cause someone or something to back away to a point of greater distance, usually as a result of a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.

His rude behavior seemed to repel new friends, making it difficult for him to form close relationships.

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kowtow - To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.

In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.

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Other / Wet

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spew - To expel large quantities of something rapidly and forcibly

Tourists and hikers love to go to Yellowstone National Park to see the Old Faithful geyser spew forth water about every hour.

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Good / Friendly

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vouch - To assert or confirm as a result of one's own experience that something is true or accurately so described

At Don's trial, Peggy had to vouch for his whereabouts to prove he didn't commit the crime.

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pillage - To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.

The invaders would pillage the village, taking everything of value and leaving it in ruins.

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murmur - To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice

Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.

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flaunt - To treat or behave in a way that shows disregard for rules or norms

He seemed to flaunt the rules, walking in late without explanation.

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revive - To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.

The doctor was able to revive the patient after a few minutes of CPR, bringing him back to consciousness.