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Bad / Unfriendly

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spurn - Reject with disdain or contempt

The boss spurned his employee when the employee asked to see the confidential memo.

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Other / Move

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parry - Ward off (a weapon or attack), especially with a countermove

At the Olympics, the skilled fencer would alway parry his opponent's attack and render it useless.

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Other / Move

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yank - Pull with a jerk

Edmund yanked the cord on the lawnmower to get it started.

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Bad / Attack

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Inflict - To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering.

She didn’t mean to inflict emotional pain, but her harsh words hurt him deeply.