 
**ACTIONS**

_The Actors'_

_Thesaurus_

MARINA CALDARONE

_and_

MAGGIE LLOYD-WILLIAMS

NICK HERN BOOKS

London

_www.nickhernbooks.co.uk_
_To_

Lucy McNulty

_and_

Elaine Roundacre
CONTENTS

Thanks

Foreword

_by Terry Johnson_

Introduction

How to Action the Text

How to Use _The Actors' Thesaurus_

Sample Scenes

Acknowledgements

ACTIONS

A-Z

Emotional Groups

_Nurturing Words_

_Using Words_

_Damaging Words_

About the Author

Copyright Information
_Thanks_

The authors would like to thank Susan Angel, Kellie Bright, Emma Burnell, Lisa Carter, Beth Cordingly, Oliver Cotton, Kevin Francis, Jon Garside, Peter Guinness, Clifford Milner, Neil Pearson, Adrian Reed, Mark Scollan, Wanjiku and Murray Shelmerdine, Max Stafford-Clark, James Wilson, Julian Woolford and all their friends and family for their support and patience. 
FOREWORD

I once met Sinead Cusack at a Christmas party.  The previous year she'd been offered a job by Max Stafford-Clark.  She'd heard about the way he works. ( Max requires his actors to action each line of text and to annotate their scripts, sitting around a table for two to three weeks of rehearsal to achieve this.) 

Sinead had told him, 'I'd love to work with you, but I know how you work and I have to say upfront I can't do it and I won't do it.' 

Max replied, 'Try it for a week.' 

'No.' 

'I really want you to play this part.  Give me four days.' 

'No.' 

'Three days.' 

'Absolutely not.' 

'Give me two days and if you're not happy, we'll do it your way.' 

A big gesture from the immaculate Max.  So finally, consigning the first two days of rehearsal to what she imagined would be a complete waste of her time, Sinead agreed to do the job. 

She told me, 'I did it his way for two days, then three days, then a week.  Two weeks later we were still at it.'  She took a sip of mulled wine, tasting the memory, then in her gorgeous liquid brogue said, 'How did I ever act before that?' 

I have worked with actors whose foreheads hit the table at the very mention of an action.  I have worked with actors who energetically resist the idea that rational thought might be part of their creative process.  But I have helped transform some young actors by converting them to a belief in Actioning.  More instructively, I have worked with many actors (and I include in this all the best ones) for whom actions are a second language.  Not a foreign language or an exotic one, but a technical articulation of the elusively human.  A good actor talks about actions like a builder-decorator talks about the nature of nails or the colour of paint.  Actions can lead an actor from confusion to clarity, from muddle to magnificence, from the clichéd to the complex. 

This thesaurus of riches can help the actor develop that language.  The final section is a genuine tool, using which the actor can analyse any one moment of his character's journey, define instinctively the basic polarities of feeling towards another character, then select the intensity of that feeling, and thus arrive at a choice selection of appropriate transitive verbs. 

It sounds complex, but so is dancing the salsa, and that only takes an hour or so to get into the musculature.  If you want to act, or act better, actions will take you a long way on the journey to excellence. 

TERRY JOHNSON
INTRODUCTION

_**Actions – The Actors' Thesaurus**_ aims to clarify a widely used rehearsal and performance technique, known by different names, but here called Actioning. 

Actioning provides the **stimulation** for the actor to directly play each line of the text and develop alternative ways of bringing their character to life.  The technique encourages performances with accurate and dramatic communication between characters. 

Actioning heightens the actor's **spontaneity** , discouraging him or her from monotonously and automatically replicating a tone.  Everyone has seen productions – particularly of Shakespeare's plays – where, if they were completely honest, both audience and players alike don't have a clue about what's going on; it's all 'sound and fury signifying nothing.'  Actioning should keep the actors 'in the moment' and deter what Peter Brook calls 'deadly' acting, where nothing is going on, just words being spoken. 

If the actor plays a real and specific action on each sentence then, even though the audience are unlikely to be able to identify the technique or the individual action, the work will be interesting and absolutely watchable because of its precision.  Actioning enforces a **specificity** which can liberate the actor's performance and ensure a cohesive integrated character with each moment leading naturally onto the next. 

Actioning is a starting point for use in the rehearsal room and for private textual analysis.  It really comes to fruition in performance, affording actors the **self-confidence** to develop and refine their choices continuously.  Actioning keeps the text alive by ensuring the drama is active and subject to constant redefinition. 

If a whole company takes an hour to explore the principle at the start of rehearsals, a shared dramaturgical language is established.  This **synchronisation** can save rehearsal time and facilitate more efficient communication. 

Stimulation – Spontaneity – Specificity Self-confidence – Synchronisation

Actioning is primarily for actors – for established professionals and beginners alike, for students or amateur actors, for those with training and those without.  Actioning can also be useful for music theatre performers, for actors wrestling with audition speeches, for those who have to breathe life into a one-dimensional television or radio commercial, or for those who have been performing a play for months and need to reinvigorate their performance. 

This book can also be used by academic students of drama to deconstruct a script for its sub-textual dynamic. 

**The Origins of Actioning**

Actioning comes from Stanislavski (1863-1938), the Russian actor/director/theorist who formulated a revolutionary acting methodology which seeks to enhance psychological depth and emotional truth in performance.  His system, still studied and practised widely around the world, acted as a catalyst for other approaches to acting, including the American Method. 

In his work (primarily at the Moscow Art Theatre), Stanislavski pioneered a series of exercises and rules which would allow actors to  access their emotions more freely and maintain the essential but elusive creative state. 

Concentrating on Actioning may be many actors' way of short-circuiting all elements of the rather more complex and more psychologically demanding system.  Nonetheless, knowledge of key elements of Stanislavski's system is vital before being able to begin your work on Actioning. 

_Units and Objectives_

Finding an action for a particular moment or line of text is dependent upon understanding the Stanislavskian concept of units and objectives (sometimes called episodes and tasks).  In each unit of the text, you must decide on your objective (what your character wants) before defining the action (how your character sets out to get it). 

Begin by breaking the scene up into units, each containing a single defined objective.  Stanislavski makes a useful analogy in _An Actor Prepares_.  For him, the process of dividing a play into its component units is like breaking up a cooked chicken so that it can be eaten.  If eaten portion by portion, then the whole chicken can ultimately be devoured.  Similarly, the scene is broken into its separate 'portions' or units in order to be investigated.  Each unit has its own title, which describes what that unit is about, and each character has his or her own objective at the heart of that unit.  Like units, which can be major (whole sections of text) or minor (a single word or short sentence), so the characters' objectives are major or minor according to how the second-to-second minutiae of the scene develops. 

Stanislavski warns: 'You should not try to express the meaning of your objectives in terms of a noun.  That can be used for a unit but the objective must always be a verb.'  Take the word 'power', for example.  Turn it into an objective:  'I want power.'  On its own, this is too general and, therefore, unplayable.  Introduce something more definitely active and the objective is better defined: 'I want to do _something_ to obtain power.'  The ' _something_ ' element of the equation helps you find your action for the unit.  The actions are what you do to obtain what you want; they are the tactics you employ. 

**Actioning Today**

The widespread use of Actioning in the professional theatre seems to have developed in Europe and the US over the last fifty years, a theory handed down by word of mouth through generations of actors and directors.  The principles of Actioning are now taught at many drama schools and conservatoires and, whilst it cannot be assumed that all actors share the same dramatic language and practise the same rehearsal techniques, it is safe to say that increasing numbers of performers are aware of and use the process. 

Certainly with many directors using Actioning as a fundamental rehearsal technique (the eminent British director, Max Stafford-Clark, famously spends the first few weeks of rehearsals Actioning the text), it is a process that every actor should recognise and feel comfortable with. 

Although the theory of Actioning has been laid down before, this is the first time a thesaurus of transitive verbs has been specifically compiled to facilitate the actor's work and to support this theory. 
**How to Action the Text**

What we say and what we think or mean don't always correspond.  Take the most straightforward non sequitur: 'Would you like a coffee?'  You could say that the speaker's objective is simply 'I want to offer you a drink' but, more likely, there are a whole host of deeper impulses between the two individuals operating underneath the surface.  The objective is more likely to be along the lines of 'I want you to be relaxed', 'I want to show you I'm a caring person', 'I want you to stay the night' and so on. 

Actioning offers an immediate way of _achieving_ this objective.  The action word is a succinct and specific transitive verb which describes what your character is actually _doing_ to another character.  As the old saying goes, actions really can speak louder than words. 

'Would you like a coffee?'  could be played in many ways, according to the context of the scene and the character's objective.  Different action words might be _seduce, welcome, dominate, befriend, admire, fear, disgrace, manipulate_... The choice is virtually limitless – but must always be determined by the character's objective. 

**Identifying Action Words**

_Transitive Verbs_

An action word must always be a transitive verb. 

A transitive or active verb is a verb ('a doing word') that you can actively do to someone else.  It is always in the present tense and transitional, expressing an action that carries over from you (the subject) to the person you're speaking to (the object). 

A useful way to identify if a verb is transitive or not is to place it between the words 'I' and 'you' and see if the sentence makes sense. 

So, in the case of _charm, encourage_ and _cherish_ , 'I _charm_ you', 'I _encourage_ you', 'I _cherish_ you' all make sense and so those three verbs must be transitive.  They each express an action between characters and can define the impulse under each sentence. 

_Transitive Verb 'Wannabes'_

Some verbs feel and sound as though they ought to be active, but in fact are not and cannot be used as actions.  They will not adhere to the 'I do something to you' principle. 

For example, 'I _interfere_ with you' is not active since 'with' disrupts the principle.  This may seem purist, but it will force you to be more specific, as there are many ways one can 'interfere with' someone.  So, you might choose to play I _disorientate_ you, _disrupt_ you, _muddle_ you, _upset_ you, _interrupt_ you, _impede_ you, _hamper_ you; all of which are transitive. 

When the verb requires a noun, it is not transitive.  For example, _abate_ needs a noun – 'I _abate_ your fears' – for the sentence to work.  Similarly, _allocate, concede_ and _assign_ ('I _allocate_ you a place', 'I _concede_ the argument to you' or 'I _assign_ you the task') cannot be action words. 

**Choosing the Action**

Look at the text offered to you.  Start by clarifying what your character wants: their objective.  Then choose a transitive verb for each sentence which helps the character achieve that objective. 

So if A says 'Would you like a coffee?'  and the objective is to make B so comfortable he stays a bit longer, then A might choose to play 'I _befriend_ you' or she could be more seductive and play 'I _beguile_ you' as her tactic for achieving the objective. 

Every action has a different flavour in the mouth, however similar the word looks on the page or synonymous you might think it is.  It is your job to locate exactly the right word for the moment and then to play it. 

An action is not necessarily right or wrong – instead, it is helpful or unhelpful in fulfilling the objective, enlivening the performance and telling the story.  An action may or perhaps _should_ change throughout rehearsal and performance.  At the early stage of rehearsals, it is better to be instinctive in your choice and then finalise and hone the action later. 

**Playing the Action**

Try the action out.  Put the words of the text into your mouth.  Drop your action in, speak your line now invested with your action.  Speak the action out loud before continuing with the sentence.  This can be done in the first person ("I tease you: 'Are you the lady of the house?'")  or the third person ("Viola teases Olivia: 'Are you the lady of the house?'"). 

How does it feel?  Try some other verbs, play around a little.  Find the verb that feels perfect, the one that makes sense in your heart as well as in your head for that moment in the scene and to achieve that objective. 

Another way to play around with getting used to the system is to speak your line to a couple of friends or colleagues, neutrally, with nothing invested in it.  Then drop your action in, keeping it to yourself.  Speak the sentence again, now invested with the action.  Can your friends locate what action you are playing?  How close are they?  Try again.  Can you do anything to make your playing more precise and the action clearer?  The results of this exercise should not be considered a judgement on whether you can act!  Rather, it is a fun way of experimenting with how many  ways you can play an action, and how effective those versions are. 

Actioning is designed to help your imagination, not replace it.  Stay instinctive, stay open, surprise yourself by playing something that you wouldn't normally play, have fun.  When something doesn't work, try another option until the alchemy is right.  The ways in which you achieve your objective could be as many as the imagination is infinite. 

You could work in reverse and decide to identify your objective only _after_ having actioned each sentence thoroughly and found the most appropriate action word.  It's up to you. 

**The Actioning Mantra**

One thought.  One sentence.  One breath.  One action...

– We choose an action for each whole thought. 

– A whole thought is comprised within a whole sentence. 

– This sentence should be spoken with one breath. 

– And each breath should contain one action. 

...One thought.  One sentence.  One breath.  One action. 

**Actions in the Rehearsal Room**

Some companies sit around a table for a large proportion of rehearsals deciding together what each action for each sentence should be, before putting any of the play onto its feet.  They are mapping out the play's journey, exploring all the characters' journeys en route to the desired destination.  They are building up a common interpretation and language, so that during the production run, changes can be made by the cast to enliven  and invigorate what could become staid. 

Other companies might touch on the language of Actioning early on, but not explore the play exhaustively by this method, only asking what actions are at play when things become stale. 

The individual actor might choose to locate their character's actions for themselves when investigating the script: an emotional limbering-up before meeting the other characters in the rehearsal room.  They might not mention to anyone else what their process is; after all, there are as many rehearsal processes as actors in the company. 

Whilst Actioning can be applied by the solo actor in their preparation for playing a role, it works best when employed by a whole company.  The text is re-active and works with (or against) text spoken by other characters.  When a company works together to define their actions, there is the opportunity to play with and explore different actions, pick up ideas from one another and bounce off the actions of other characters.  Intentions, meanings, possible actions and avenues for your character that might otherwise have been missed are revealed when Actioning together. 

Whilst in life we do not generally know or understand people's true actions, objectives and intentions towards us, Actioning affords us this unique privilege and paves the way to a more inspired and dynamic performance by all actors in the company. 

**Actioning a Soliloquy**

But what happens if the actor is not speaking to anyone?  What if the actor is working on an audition speech or soliloquy and needs to enliven and motivate it? 

Let's look at the first part of probably the most famous soliloquy of all time. 

_**Hamlet**_

by Shakespeare (Act 3 Scene 1)

To be, or not to be – that is the question;

Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer

The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,

Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,

And by opposing end them.  To die, to sleep,

No more; and by a sleep to say we end

The heartache and the thousand natural shocks

That flesh is heir to. ' Tis a consummation

Devoutly to be wished.  To die, to sleep;

To sleep, perchance to dream.  Ay, there's the rub. 

For in that sleep of death what dreams may come

When we have shuffled off this mortal coil

Must give us pause. 

_Externalising the Actions_

Try imagining the space inhabited with people from the character's life and direct each complete thought to those people.  This is not literal, it is imaginative.  One _imagines_ directing each sentence to X so that there is a concrete and specific impetus and objective on each line. 

1) To be, or not to be – that is the question;

2) Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer

The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,

Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,

And by opposing end them. 

3) To die, to sleep,

No more; and by a sleep to say we end

The heartache and the thousand natural shocks

That flesh is heir to. 

For example:

1) Addressed to his father (alive or dead) and he might play the action: to _defy._ 

2) Addressed to Claudius and he might play the action: to _challenge._ 

3) Addressed to Ophelia and he might play the action: to _comfort_. 

_Internalising the Actions_

Divide the character into his or her own lower and higher self, each having a very different identity.  Then, address the text and the objective to these different aspects of oneself, as if talking to a separate person. 

4) 'Tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished.  To die, to sleep;

5) To sleep, perchance to dream. 

6)Ay, there's the rub. 

7) For in that sleep of death what dreams may come

When we have shuffled off this mortal coil Must give us pause. 

For example:

4) Directed at his lowest self – the scared, childlike boy inside Hamlet – and he might use the action: to _awaken._ 

5) Directed at his higher self and he might play: to _comfort_ or to _console._ 

6) Directed to his own collapsed self-esteem and he might play: to _entertain._ 

7) Directed to the moralising philosopher within, so he might play: to _elevate._ 

Even if the audience doesn't fully understand every word or thought of a complex speech, the tonal variety and textural depth provided by these actions conveys acting which is truthful and specific, rather than phoney and generalised. 

**Introduction to the Revised Edition**

We have been delighted by the success of _Actions_ , and inundated with feedback.  As a result, for this revised edition, we have removed some of the arguably 'unactable' actions, and added some new ones.  Some of the added actions are quite colloquial (eg.  to _pigeonhole_ or to _rumble –_ as in 'to find someone out'), but are hopefully usable nonetheless.  Choosing actions is a subjective process, but the following tools might help you to bring some more specificity to your choices. 

**The Qualification**

You can make your action more specific by 'qualifying' it with a descriptive term.  It defines 'the _how_ of the _what_ ' by inserting an adverb into the action.  It's impossible to provide a list of these qualifications as the list is as extensive as your imagination. 

As an example, take the line 'I wish you would stay', and the chosen action: to _implore_.  If your character is ruled by conformity and the desire to be polite, then you might qualify the action so it becomes: to _implore with appropriate decorum_ ; if you are sarcastic or belittling it might be: to _implore with disdain_.  Other options might be to _implore_... _with unbridled lust... with regret... with commanding superiority... with joy... with fundamental commitment... with honesty... with blind rage... with self-righteousness..._ The options are endless. 

Finding a qualification is about bringing added complexity to the action, which enables you to explore two tactics and allow two energies to  resonate in that one moment.  It can make your acting choices easier to access, more specific to play, and more fun. 

**The Action Spectrum**

Something else to think about is the Action Spectrum: is it possible to play an action on an emotional spectrum of 1–100% (or 1 to 10 if you prefer)?  There's no need to be too specific; it would be an almost entirely academic exercise to distinguish between playing at 68% as opposed to 72%, for instance.  But as a measure of stepping up the volume or intensity (or vice versa), it can be a useful tool.  Continuing the earlier example, it would obviously be different if you were playing 'I wish you would stay' with the action – to _implore_ – at the level of 90% intensity, as opposed to a level of 40%. 

These additional techniques don't detract from the essential simplicity of the Actioning process, and should only be used if they're helpful to you and enhance your work.  Anything that extends the investigative process is all good! 

_M.C. and M.L.W., 2011_
**How to Use** _**The Actors' Thesaurus**_

This thesaurus is designed to extend the actor's vocabulary when Actioning the text.  It is not totally comprehensive, nor will it choose actions for you, but it should be used to open up your imagination and help you to refine your choices.  It is intended that the actor navigates his or her way through the word list by making simple choices which logically lead to a final, specific, accurately defined transitive verb. 

Each individual actor (and director) will have differing personal approaches to how they use Actioning as a rehearsal and performance technique.  Some will want to follow the system extensively and use this thesaurus for each individual line of the text.  Others will dip in and out of the process, using it when they want to revitalise a specific objective or when they are rehearsing a particularly problematic scene. 

The thesaurus can be used in two ways:

_Alphabetical Thesaurus_

If you know what action you are playing to achieve your objective in a given circumstance but want to try something else, then simply look up the verb you are playing in the main alphabetical thesaurus.  You will be offered other choices of verbs which are all related.  You can then begin a journey of cross-referencing that takes you through hundreds of potential choices. 

_Emotional Groups_

If you have not decided what action you are playing, then turn to the Emotional Groups which follow the alphabetical thesaurus. 

• Your first navigational choice is to decide what your character is trying to do to the other in the simplest terms.  There is a choice of three directions.  Is your character NURTURING, USING, or DAMAGING the other character/s?  Make an instinctive choice, choose one category and turn to the page indicated. 

• Each of the original choices will have led you to three more groups of words.  For example, if you've chosen NURTURING words, you now have to decide whether this nurturing is LOVING, ENCOURAGING or SUPPORTING.  Stay instinctive.  Then once again turn to the appropriate page.  If you've chosen a USING word, this will lead you to three other umbrella choices belonging to that word, i.e. one can 'use' someone, broadly speaking, in three different ways: by employing DISTURBING words, DECEIVING words, or MANIPULATING words.  And finally, if you've decided you are using a DAMAGING word, then the options are subdivided into DISCOURAGING words, HARMING words, and DESTROYING words. 

• If, for example, you choose LOVING, you will now be looking at a list of 'loving' verbs.  The list is in simple alphabetical order.  Choose your word, allow yourself a little poetry.  Each word has its own place in the main alphabetical thesaurus.  Look the word up.  The list of alternatives alongside each word offers further creative options for investigation. 

Most verbs vary in meaning according to their context.  Some of the verbs from the thesaurus will not feature at all amongst the Emotional Groups, others will repeat themselves in more than one section.  Compiling a definitive list is impossible.  The emotional grouping is a subjective starting point designed for instant access to the subtext and a shortcut into the thesaurus.  You can create your own emotional groupings according to your taste and definition. 
**Sample Scenes**

In the following examples, the text is offered 'clean' followed by three alternative playings of that scene, with the different actions offered in brackets before each line of text.  Try to ascertain for yourself what the objective for each character is, working directly from the specific choices made. 

You may, of course, come up with a completely different set of choices from those suggested here.  The variety of examples should illustrate how Actioning is applicable to texts from all dramatic genres. 

SHAKESPEARE/CLASSICAL DRAMA

_**Twelfth Night**_

by Shakespeare (Act 1 Scene 5)

OLIVIA Whence came you, sir? 

VIOLA I can say little more than I have studied, and that question's out of my part.  Good gentle one, give me modest assurance, if you be the lady of the house, that I may proceed in my speech. 

OLIVIA Are you are a comedian? 

VIOLA No, my profound heart.  And yet by the very fangs of malice, I swear I am not that I play.  Are you the lady of the house? 

OLIVIA If I do not usurp myself, I am. 

_So, according to the actors' objectives, one interpretation could be:_

OLIVIA (Analyse) Whence came you, sir? 

VIOLA (Tantalise) I can say little more than I have studied, and that question's out of  my part. ( Hearten) Good gentle one, give me modest assurance, if you be the lady of the house, that I may proceed in my speech. 

OLIVIA (Subjugate) Are you a comedian? 

VIOLA (Sweeten) No, my profound heart. ( Stimulate) And yet by the very fangs of malice, I swear I am not that I play. ( Tease) Are you the lady of the house? 

OLIVIA (Humiliate) If I do not usurp myself, I am. 

_Another interpretation:_

OLIVIA (Captivate) Whence came you, sir? 

VIOLA (Quieten) I can say little more than I have studied, and that question's out of my part. ( Reproach) Good gentle one, give me modest assurance, if you be the lady of the house, that I may proceed in my speech. 

OLIVIA (Mystify) Are you a comedian? 

VIOLA (Reject) No, my profound heart. ( Estrange) And yet by the very fangs of malice, I swear I am not that I play. ( Reprimand) Are you the lady of the house? 

OLIVIA (Stimulate) If I do not usurp myself, I am. 

_Or:_

OLIVIA (Examine) Whence came you, sir? 

VIOLA (Appease) I can say little more than I have studied, and that question's out of my part. ( Caution) Good gentle one, give me modest assurance, if you be the lady of the house, that I may proceed in my speech. 

OLIVIA (Malign) Are you a comedian? 

VIOLA (Rebuff) No, my profound heart. ( Mellow) And yet by the very fangs of malice,  I swear I am not that I play. ( Praise) Are you the lady of the house? 

OLIVIA (Unbalance) If I do not usurp myself, I am. 

PANTOMIME/COMEDY

Actioning works with any text, even with the simplest and most formulaic form of writing, like pantomime.  Indeed, the technique is _especially_ useful for the actor performing a play without, on first appearance, depth or subtext.  Actioning can bring precision and truth to even the most apparently banal role. 

The technique also helps to revitalise an actor in a long run of a show – like a pantomime – that might be playing three times a day and might otherwise grow stale.  The actor can consciously play around with choices made in the rehearsal room all those months ago. 

_**Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs**_

by Julian Woolford and Marina Caldarone

RED QUEEN Muddles!  Where have you been? 

MUDDLES Have we met somewhere before? 

RED QUEEN You've worked for me for eight years. 

MUDDLES I thought your face looked familiar.  Where have you been? 

RED QUEEN What do you mean where have I been?  I sent you out two days ago to buy me some nail varnish.  Anyone would think you'd been to Glasgow and back.  Where've you been? 

MUDDLES Glasgow and back. 

RED QUEEN What? 

MUDDLES I can explain...

_One version of choices might read:_

RED QUEEN (Attack) Muddles! ( Reprove) Where have you been? 

MUDDLES (Avoid) Have we met somewhere before? 

RED QUEEN (Challenge) You've worked for me for eight years. 

MUDDLES (Reduce) I thought your face looked familiar. ( Consider) Where have you been? 

RED QUEEN (Accost) What do you mean, where have I been? ( Remind) I sent you out two days ago to buy me some nail varnish. ( Abuse) Anyone would think you'd been to Glasgow and back. ( Assault) Where've you been? 

MUDDLES (Battle) Glasgow and back. 

RED QUEEN (Demoralise) What? 

MUDDLES (Engage) I can explain...

_Or:_

RED QUEEN (Judge) Muddles! ( Challenge) Where have you been? 

MUDDLES (Congratulate) Have we met somewhere before? 

RED QUEEN (Favour) You've worked for me for eight years. 

MUDDLES (Applaud) I thought your face looked familiar. ( Please) Where have you been? 

RED QUEEN (Flatten) What do you mean, where have I been? ( Coax) I sent you out two days ago to buy me some nail varnish. ( Flatter) Anyone would think you'd been to Glasgow and back. ( Pet) Where've you been? 

MUDDLES (Trump) Glasgow and back. 

RED QUEEN (Strike) What? 

MUDDLES (Delight) I can explain...

_Or:_

RED QUEEN (Revere) Muddles! ( Test) Where have you been? 

MUDDLES (Dismiss) Have we met somewhere before? 

RED QUEEN (Confront) You've worked for me for eight years. 

MUDDLES (Befuddle) I thought your face looked familiar. ( Patronise) Where have you been? 

RED QUEEN (Hypnotise) What do you mean, where have I been? ( Beguile) I sent you out two days ago to buy me some nail varnish. ( Fascinate) Anyone would think you'd been to Glasgow and back. ( Inflame) Where've you been? 

MUDDLES (Obliterate) Glasgow and back. 

RED QUEEN (Control) What? 

MUDDLES (Agitate) I can explain...

CONTEMPORARY DRAMA

_**Dead Funny**_

by Terry Johnson ( _the opening scene of the play_ )

_Eleanor sits motionless.  On the floor scattered toys and the torso, its organs spilled.  Richard, her husband, enters._ 

RICHARD One night only.  Wimbledon Theatre.  Sunday night.  Norman Wisdom.  Norman Wisdom. 

ELEANOR Lucky Wimbledon. 

RICHARD One night only. 

ELEANOR Might have been a whole week. 

RICHARD Mr Grimsdale! 

ELEANOR You got a ticket? 

RICHARD I got twelve. 

ELEANOR Handy.  When you fall asleep you can stretch out. 

RICHARD Don't laugh at me, cause I'm a fool. 

_One interpretation:_

RICHARD (Caution) One night only. ( Warn) Wimbledon Theatre. ( Discourage) Sunday night. ( Dampen) Norman Wisdom. ( Discourage) Norman Wisdom. 

ELEANOR (Enliven) Lucky Wimbledon. 

RICHARD (Dismiss) One night only. 

ELEANOR (Delight) Might have been a whole week. 

RICHARD (Demotivate) Mr Grimsdale! 

ELEANOR (Probe) You got a ticket? 

RICHARD (Amuse) I got twelve. 

ELEANOR (Top) Handy. ( Poke) When you fall asleep you can stretch out. 

RICHARD (Entertain) Don't laugh at me cause I'm a fool. 

_Or:_

RICHARD (Awaken) One night only. ( Arouse) Wimbledon Theatre. ( Stimulate) Sunday night. ( Surprise) Norman Wisdom. ( Excite) Norman Wisdom. 

ELEANOR (Flick) Lucky Wimbledon. 

RICHARD (Accuse) One night only. 

ELEANOR (Knock) Might have been a whole week. 

RICHARD (Shock) Mr Grimsdale! 

ELEANOR (Applaud) You got a ticket? 

RICHARD (Impress) I got twelve. 

ELEANOR (Stroke) Handy. ( Belittle) When  you fall asleep you can stretch out. 

RICHARD (Slap) Don't laugh at me cause I'm a fool. 

_Or:_

RICHARD (Beseech) One night only. ( Bewitch) Wimbledon Theatre. ( Seduce) Sunday night. ( Engross) Norman Wisdom. ( Fascinate) Norman Wisdom. 

ELEANOR (Deflect) Lucky Wimbledon. 

RICHARD (Arouse) One night only. 

ELEANOR (Tease) Might have been a whole week. 

RICHARD (Pity) Mr Grimsdale! 

ELEANOR (Torment) You got a ticket? 

RICHARD (Block) I got twelve. 

ELEANOR (Patronise) Handy. ( Wound) When you fall asleep you can stretch out. 

RICHARD (Shame) Don't laugh at me cause I'm a fool. 

RADIO/TV COMMERCIAL VOICE-OVERS

As any actor knows, commercials and voice-overs form an expanding sector of the job market, and a very satisfying, and at times lucrative, sector at that.  The casting process for this work is difficult to define and can be a hit-and-miss business; often, for example, the casting director is looking for a 'sound' to sell the product.  Since you can't act a 'sound', it is important to ascertain what is required from the script you will have been given to read.  You can then action the text to bring what can be very artificial to life. 

Take this text advertising a shopping centre.  It can be read a number of ways according to  choices made.  Always have a very concrete idea of the audience you are talking to – and let it always be an audience of one. 

'You've never seen anything like this before.  That's because nothing like this has ever been built before.  So whatever you think shopping centres are like, you'd better think again.  Silverwater.  It's an experience to savour.' 

You might be given some direction; you might not.  Get as much information as you can and then play around.  So, if you're asked to convey a seductive quality and your objective is to seduce the listener, you can play:

'1) You've never seen anything like this before.  2) That's because nothing like this has ever been built before.  3) So whatever you think shopping centres are like, you'd better think again.  4) Silverwater.  5) It's an experience to savour.' 

1) Entice

2) Lure

3) Tempt

4) Delight

5) Bribe

All these actions are listed in the thesaurus under the word _seduce_.  So, without coming out of that word, there are many ways to play these sentences without being repetitive or boring.  You might equally go to another related word and find other alternatives that are less obviously seductive.  The choice is there for you. 
_Acknowledgements_

The publisher gratefully acknowledges permission to quote from the following:

_Dead Funny_ by Terry Johnson, published by Methuen Publishing Limited. 
ACTIONS
_**Note**_

• This is a list of transitive verbs primarily for actors, directors and practitioners.  It is not necessarily for academic reference, nor is it technically watertight.  Language is subjective and there is a certain poetic licence in the lists which follow.  However, all of the words can be 'played' by actors in performance. 

• (PL) after an entry indicates where an action works best when played to more than one person.  For example, _Assemble, Separate, Unite_. 

• 1, 2, 3 after an entry indicates where more than one meaning can be attributed to that action. 

• In a few instances, whilst X = Y, it does not always follow that Y = X. For example, _Conquer_ is listed an action under the main entry _Butcher_ , but the reverse does not work sufficiently well. 

• This list is the first of its kind and should evolve and develop as used.  Add any actions that you may feel are missing; suggestions for future editions would be gratefully received and should be addressed to the publisher. 

**One thought – One sentence  
One breath – One action**
**A**

_**Abandon**_ Desert, Discard, Ditch, Drop, Dump, Forsake, Jilt, Leave, Reject, Relinquish, Renounce, Shun, Snub, Surrender

_**Abduct**_ Capture, Entrap, Kidnap, Pluck, Seize, Snatch

_**Abet**_ Advocate, Aid, Assist, Back, Boost, Condone, Encourage, Endorse, Favour, Forward, Foster, Further, Goad, Help, Patronise, Promote, Provoke, Second, Strengthen, Succour, Support

_**Abide**_ Bear, Endure, Obey, Stomach, Suffer, Tolerate

_**Abjure**_ Discard, Renounce

_**Abolish**_ Annihilate, Destroy, Dismiss, Eradicate, Nullify

_**Abridge**_ Condense, Encapsulate

_**Absolve**_ Acquit, Clear, Discharge, Exculpate, Exempt, Exonerate, Forgive, Liberate, Pardon, Purge, Purify, Redeem, Release, Vindicate

_**Absorb**_ Consume, Digest, Envelop, Incorporate, Process

_**Abuse**_ Assail, Attack, Berate, Blemish, Brutalise, Censure, Curse, Damage, Decry, Defame, Deprave, Deprecate, Disparage, Exploit, Harangue, Harm, Hurt, Impair, Impugn, Injure, Insult, Jeer, Knock, Malign, Maltreat, Manhandle, Mar, Misemploy, Mistreat, Misuse, Molest, Objurgate, Persecute, Pervert, Rebuke, Revile, Ruin, Slander, Torture, Use, Vilify, Violate, Wrong

_**Accelerate**_ Hasten, Hurry, Quicken, Spur, Stimulate

_**Accept**_ Acknowledge, Admit, Adopt, Approve, Condone, Embrace, Espouse, Permit, Receive, Welcome

_**Access**_ Reach

_**Acclaim**_ Applaud, Approve, Cheer, Commend, Exalt, Glorify, Hail, Honour, Laud, Praise, Welcome

_**Acclimatise**_ Adapt, Adjust, Season

_**Accommodate, 1**_ Adapt, Adjust, Customise

_**Accommodate, 2**_ Contain, Foster, House, Lodge, Place, Shelter

_**Accommodate, 3**_ Aid, Equip, Favour, Oblige

_**Accompany**_ Attend, Chaperone, Escort, Follow, Lead, Track

_**Accost**_ Attack, Confront, Impugn

_**Accuse**_ Arraign, Blame, Challenge, Charge, Cite, Defame, Denounce, Disparage, Expose, Impeach, Indict, Incriminate, Prosecute

_**Accustom**_ Acquaint, Condition, Familiarise, Habituate, Season

_**Acknowledge**_ Accept, Address, Admit, Befriend, Greet, Hail, Notice, Receive, Recognise, Tribute

_**Acquaint**_ Accustom, Advise, Appraise, Befriend, Enlighten, Familiarise, Inform

_**Acquire**_ Attain

_**Acquit**_ Absolve, Clear, Deliver, Discharge, Disencumber, Exempt, Exonerate, Excuse, Forgive, Liberate, Pardon, Release, Vindicate

_**Activate**_ Animate, Arouse, Awaken, Cue, Deploy, Electrify, Energise, Enliven, Galvanise, Generate, Impel, Initiate, Inspirit, Instigate, Invigorate, Mobilise, Motivate, Prompt, Rouse, Stimulate, Stir, Trigger, Vitalise, Waken

_**Adapt**_ Acclimatise, Accommodate, Alter, Amend, Change, Convert, Emend, Prepare, Remodel, Shape, Tailor

_**Addle**_ Agitate, Befuddle, Confuse, Distract, Dizzy

_**Address**_ Acknowledge, Approach, Greet, Hail, Invoke, Name

_**Adjudicate**_ Arbitrate, Judge, Mediate, Referee, Umpire

_**Adjure**_ Command

_**Adjust**_ Acclimatise, Convert

_**Admire**_ Deify, Esteem, Honour, Idolise, Laud, Praise, Respect, Revere, Venerate

_**Admit**_ Accept, Acknowledge, Adulate, Embrace, Encompass, Initiate, Involve, Permit, Recognise, Receive

_**Admonish**_ Advise, Caution, Rebuke, Reprimand, Reprove, Reproach, Warn

_**Adopt**_ Accept, Appropriate, Embrace, Espouse, Receive, Welcome

_**Adore**_ Admire, Adulate, Cherish, Deify, Enshrine, Exalt, Idolise, Revere, Treasure, Venerate, Worship

_**Adorn**_ Beautify, Bedeck, Crown, Deck, Decorate, Distinguish, Emblazon, Enrich, Festoon, Grace, Idolise, Ornament

_**Adulate**_ Admire, Adore, Beatify, Cherish, Deify, Enshrine, Exalt, Idolise, Laud, Revere, Treasure, Venerate, Worship

_**Adulterate**_ Bastardise, Bowdlerise, Contaminate, Corrupt, Debase, Devalue, Dilute, Dirty, Doctor, Pollute, Taint, Weaken

_**Advise**_ Acquaint, Admonish, Alert, Appraise, Apprise, Caution, Counsel, Dissuade, Doctor, Educate, Encourage, Enlighten, Guide, Inform, Instruct, Notify, Prompt, Teach, Warn

_**Advocate**_ Abet, Aid, Approve, Back, Boost, Champion, Encourage, Endorse, Favour, Forward, Further, Patronise

_**Affect**_ Afflict, Alter, Change, Disturb, Influence, Interest, Modify, Move, Stir, Sway

_**Affirm**_ Approve, Authorise, Aver, Back, Certify, Champion, Confirm, Endorse, Favour, Ratify, Recommend, Sanction, Support

_**Affix**_ Anchor, Fix, Pin, Secure, Wedge

_**Afflict**_ Affect, Bedevil, Bother, Curse, Distress, Hurt, Molest, Oppress, Persecute, Punish, Trouble

_**Affright**_ Alarm, Frighten, Horrify, Menace, Scare, Shock, Terrify, Terrorise

_**Affront**_ Charge, Degrade, Insult, Outrage, Provoke, Slander, Slight

_**Aggrandise**_ Boost, Dignify, Distend, Elevate, Ennoble, Exalt, Glorify, Honour, Inflate, Promote, Raise, Swell, Upgrade

_**Aggravate**_ Annoy, Antagonise, Bait, Bedevil, Bother, Embitter, Enrage, Exacerbate, Exasperate, Fret, Frustrate, Harass, Hassle, Hector, Hurt, Impair, Inflame, Irk, Irritate, Maltreat, Nark, Needle, Nettle, Pester, Provoke, Rankle, Rile, Tease, Torment, Vex

_**Aggrieve**_ Displease, Hurt

_**Agitate**_ Addle, Alarm, Arouse, Churn, Confuse, Derange, Disconcert, Distress, Disturb, Disquiet, Dizzy, Fan, Faze, Fluster, Fret, Generate, Harass, Hassle, Impel, Incite, Inflame, Jumble, Panic, Perturb, Press, Rattle, Rouse, Ruffle, Shake, Shock, Startle, Stimulate, Stir, Trouble, Unnerve, Unsettle, Upset, Vex, Worry

_**Aid**_ Abet, Accommodate, Advocate, Assist, Back, Befriend, Bolster, Boost, Comfort, Cultivate, Ease, Encourage, Favour, Forward, Foster, Further, Help, Improve, Nurse, Refresh, Relieve, Remedy, Restore, Revive, Save, Serve, Strengthen, Succour, Support, Teach, Tutor

_**Alarm**_ Affright, Agitate, Alert, Distress, Disturb, Frighten, Horrify, Menace, Panic, Perturb, Petrify, Scare, Signal, Startle, Terrify, Terrorise, Threaten, Unnerve, Warn

_**Alert**_ Advise, Alarm, Awaken, Caution, Forewarn, Notify, Signal, Warn

_**Alienate**_ Disillusion, Distance, Embitter, Envenom, Poison, Sour

_**Align**_ Compose, Harmonise

_**Allay**_ Alleviate, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Comfort, Disburden, Ease, Lighten, Lull, Pacify, Placate, Quieten, Relax, Relieve, Settle, Soothe, Still, Temper, Tranquillise

_**Alleviate**_ Allay, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Comfort, Disburden, Disencumber, Ease, Help, Lessen, Lighten, Quieten, Relax, Relieve, Remedy, Restore, Soothe, Still, Sweeten, Tranquillise

_**Allocate**_ Place

_**Allure**_ Arrest, Attract, Beckon, Bewitch, Captivate, Charm, Coax, Decoy, Delight, Enamour, Enchant, Engage, Entice, Fascinate, Induce, Inveigle, Lure, Persuade, Seduce, Tempt, Win

_**Ally**_ Befriend, Join

_**Alter**_ Adapt, Affect, Amend, Change, Convert, Modify, Reform, Remodel, Reshape, Transform, Turn

_**Amaze**_ Astonish, Astound, Baffle, Bewilder, Confound, Daze, Dazzle, Dumbfound, Electrify, Flabbergast, Floor, Impress, Jolt, Mystify, Shock, Stagger, Startle, Stimulate, Stir, Stun, Stupefy, Surprise

_**Ambush**_ Endanger, Ensnare, Surprise, Trap

_**Amend**_ Alter, Better, Change, Correct, Emend, Fix, Improve, Mend, Modify, Reform

_**Amputate**_ Axe, Cut, Remove, Sever

_**Amuse**_ Beguile, Charm, Cheer, Delight, Enliven, Entertain, Gladden, Gratify, Humour, Please, Regale, Tickle

_**Anaesthetise**_ Deactivate, Deaden, Dull, Numb, Paralyse, Petrify

_**Analyse**_ Assess, Appraise, Consider, Criticise, Deconstruct, Dissect, Estimate, Evaluate, Examine, Investigate, Judge, Scrutinise, Study

_**Anathematise**_ Curse, Damn, Deactivate, Deaden, Denounce

_**Anchor**_ Affix, Fix, Root, Secure, Stabilise

_**Animate**_ Activate, Arouse, Awaken, Boost, Brighten, Cheer, Elate, Electrify, Elevate, Embolden, Encourage, Enliven, Energise, Excite, Exhilarate, Fire, Galvanise, Hearten, Impel, Incite, Inflame, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Mobilise, Motivate, Move, Nerve, Raise, Rally, Revive, Rouse, Shock, Spark, Spur, Stimulate, Thrill, Urge, Uplift, Vitalise, Vivify, Waken, Warm

_**Annihilate**_ Abolish, Cancel, Demolish, Destroy, Eliminate, Eradicate, Excise, Execute, Expunge, Exterminate, Extinguish, Extirpate, Finish, Kill, Massacre, Murder, Negate, Nullify, Obliterate, Raze, Slaughter, Slay, Terminate

_**Annoy**_ Aggravate, Antagonise, Badger, Bait, Bedevil, Bother, Bug, Displease, Distress, Disturb, Exasperate, Fret, Goad, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Hinder, Irk, Irritate, Madden, Nag, Nark, Needle, Nettle, Niggle, Peeve, Pester, Plague, Provoke, Rattle, Rile, Ruffle, Trouble, Vex, Weary, Worry

_**Anoint**_ Bless, Consecrate, Hallow, Ordain, Sanctify

_**Antagonise**_ Aggravate, Annoy, Exasperate, Harass, Hassle, Incense, Insult, Irk, Irritate, Nark, Outrage, Provoke, Repel

_**Ape**_ Copy, Echo, Imitate, Mirror, Parrot, Reflect

_**Appall**_ Disgust, Dismay, Frighten, Horrify, Scandalise, Shock, Sicken

_**Appease**_ Allay, Alleviate, Assuage, Calm, Comfort, Conciliate, Content, Disburden, Ease, Hush, Indulge, Mollify, Pacify, Placate, Propitiate, Quieten, Reconcile, Relax, Relieve, Satisfy, Soothe, Still, Sweeten, Tranquillise

_**Applaud**_ Acclaim, Approve, Cheer, Commend, Congratulate, Encourage, Extol, Glorify, Hail, Honour, Laud, Praise, Welcome

_**Appoint**_ Assign, Authorise, Commission, Delegate, Designate, Elect, Employ, Engage, Enlist, Enrol, Nominate, Ordain, Pick, Select

_**Appraise**_ Acquaint, Advise, Analyse, Assess, Audition, Criticise, Estimate, Evaluate, Gauge, Judge, Measure, Test, Try, Value, Vet

_**Apprehend, 1**_ Arrest, Stop

_**Apprehend, 2**_ Consider, Recognise

_**Apprise**_ Advise, Counsel, Edify, Educate, Enlighten, Inform, Instruct, Teach, Tutor

_**Approach**_ Address, Broach, Greet

_**Appropriate**_ Adopt, Claim, Conquer, Devour, Filch, Hog, Misuse, Own, Plunder, Purloin, Reclaim, Requisition, Steal

_**Approve**_ Accept, Acclaim, Advocate, Affirm, Applaud, Authorise, Champion, Commend, Condone, Confirm, Endorse, Favour, Permit, Ratify, Sanction

_**Arbitrate**_ Adjudicate, Judge, Mediate, Referee, Umpire

_**Arm**_ Brace, Defend, Empower, Equip, Interest, Prepare, Prime, Protect, Strengthen

_**Arouse**_ Activate, Agitate, Animate, Awaken, Encourage, Energise, Enkindle, Enliven, Excite, Fan, Fire, Galvanise, Generate, Goad, Impassion, Incite, Inflame, Inspire,  Interest, Intoxicate, Intrigue, Invigorate, Kindle, Move, Prod, Provoke, Revive, Rouse, Spark, Spur, Stimulate, Stir, Thrill, Titillate, Vitalise, Vivify, Waken, Warm

_**Arraign**_ Accuse, Blame, Charge, Denounce, Indict

_**Arrest, 1**_ Allure, Assail, Captivate, Charm, Enamour, Enchant, Engage, Engross, Engulf, Fascinate, Impress

_**Arrest, 2**_ Apprehend, Block, Capture, Catch, Convict, Hold, Nab, Nail, Nick, Obstruct, Restrain, Seize, Suppress

_**Arrest 3**_ Apprehend, Freeze, Halt, Immobilise, Numb, Paralyse, Stop, Stun

_**Assail**_ Abuse, Arrest, Assault, Attack, Bombard, Charge, Impugn, Invade, Pelt, Permeate, Torment

_**Assault**_ Assail, Attack, Batter, Bombard, Box, Bruise, Challenge, Charge, Combat, Damage, Debauch, Fight, Harm, Hit, Impugn, Invade, Mob, Molest, Mug, Punch, Raid, Rape, Savage, Storm, Strike, Violate

_**Assemble (PL)**_ Congregate, Rally

_**Assess**_ Analyse, Appraise, Audition, Calculate, Criticise, Estimate, Evaluate, Gauge, Judge, Measure, Test, Value

_**Assign**_ Appoint, Authorise, Consign, Delegate, Nominate

_**Assist**_ Abet, Aid, Back, Bolster, Cultivate, Encourage, Expedite, Favour, Forward, Further, Help, Improve, Nurse, Promote, Relieve, Restore, Save, Second, Serve, Spur, Strengthen, Succour, Support, Sustain, Tutor

_**Assuage**_ Allay, Alleviate, Appease, Calm, Comfort, Console, Cradle, Disburden, Ease, Lighten, Lull, Mollify, Pacify, Placate, Quieten, Relax, Relieve, Satisfy, Soothe, Still, Temper, Tranquillise

_**Assure**_ Convince, Embolden, Encourage, Hearten, Inspirit, Persuade, Reassure, Secure, Settle, Stabilise, Warrant

_**Astonish**_ Amaze, Astound, Bewilder, Confound, Daze, Dazzle, Dumbfound, Electrify, Excite, Flabbergast, Floor, Jolt, Mystify, Shock, Stagger, Startle, Stimulate, Stun, Stupefy, Surprise

_**Astound**_ Amaze, Astonish, Baffle, Bewilder, Confound, Daze, Dumbfound, Flabbergast, Floor, Shock, Stagger, Stir, Strike, Stun, Stupefy, Surprise

_**Attack**_ Abuse, Accost, Assail, Assault, Battle, Berate, Blast, Bombard, Box, Censure, Challenge, Charge, Combat, Criticise, Denounce, Dispraise, Fight, Hawk, Impugn, Indict, Infest, Invade, Knock, Lash, Malign, Maul, Mug, Persecute, Raid, Ram, Savage, Slander, Storm, Strike, Tackle, Vilify

_**Attain**_ Acquire, Procure, Reach, Secure, Win

_**Attend**_ Accompany, Chaperone, Escort, Serve, Usher

_**Attire**_ Clothe, Dress

_**Attract**_ Allure, Beckon, Bewitch, Captivate, Charm, Delight, Enamour, Enchant, Endear, Engage, Entice, Fascinate, Impress, Induce, Intrigue, Invite, Lure, Magnetise, Pull, Rivet, Seduce, Tempt, Titillate, Win

_**Auction**_ Prostitute, Sell

_**Audition**_ Appraise, Assess, Test

_**Augment**_ Bolster, Boost, Elevate, Encourage, Enlarge, Feed, Fuel, Heighten, Inflate, Reinforce, Strengthen, Sustain, Swell

_**Authorise**_ Affirm, Approve, Back, Commission, Confirm, Delegate, Empower, Enable, Endorse, Entitle, Favour, Legitimise, License, Permit, Qualify, Ratify, Sanction, Support,  Warrant

_**Avenge**_ Punish

_**Aver**_ Affirm, Back, Favour, Recommend, Support

_**Avert**_ Deflect, Divert, Parry

_**Avoid**_ Deflect, Disregard, Dodge, Elude, Escape, Evade, Neglect, Ostracise, Parry, Shirk, Shun, Sidestep

_**Awaken**_ Activate, Alert, Animate, Arouse, Enkindle, Enliven, Excite, Fire, Galvanise, Generate, Ignite, Incite, Inflame, Inspire, Kindle, Provoke, Revive, Rouse, Sober, Spur, Stimulate, Stir, Vitalise, Vivify, Waken

_**Award**_ Bequeath, Bestow, Endow, Enrich, Furnish, Grant, Honour, Prize, Reward, Will

_**Axe**_ Amputate, Chop
**B**

_**Back**_ Abet, Advocate, Affirm, Aid, Assist, Authorise, Aver, Champion, Commend, Condone, Confirm, Cultivate, Encourage, Endorse, Espouse, Favour, Help, Promote, Ratify, Recommend, Sanction, Second, Sponsor, Succour, Support, Sustain, Uphold, Warrant

_**Badger**_ Annoy, Besiege, Bug, Bully, Disturb, Fret, Goad, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Heckle, Hector, Hound, Nag, Persecute, Pester, Plague, Taunt, Tease, Trouble, Torment, Vex, Worry

_**Baffle**_ Amaze, Bamboozle, Befuddle, Bewilder, Confuse, Confound, Daze, Disconcert, Dumbfound, Elude, Faze, Floor, Flummox, Foil, Forestall, Frustrate, Mystify, Outwit, Perplex, Puzzle, Stump

_**Bait**_ Aggravate, Annoy, Bother, Decoy, Entrap, Harass, Hassle, Heckle, Hound, Irritate, Irk, Jeer, Lure, Nark, Needle, Persecute, Pester, Provoke, Taunt, Tease, Torment

_**Balance**_ Counteract, Equalise, Ground, Level, Regulate, Settle, Stabilise, Steady

_**Bamboozle**_ Baffle, Confound, Confuse, Deceive, Defraud, Delude, Dupe, Entrap, Fool, Gull, Hoax, Hoodwink, Mystify, Puzzle, Skin, Swindle, Trick

_**Ban**_ Bar, Banish, Block, Boycott, Censor, Debar, Disallow, Disqualify, Exclude, Forbid, Hamper, Impede, Indict, Interdict, Outlaw, Prohibit, Restrict, Stop, Suppress

_**Bang**_ Bash, Bat, Beat, Belt, Bump, Burst, Clobber, Cuff, Hammer, Hit, Knock, Pound, Pummel, Slam, Slap, Smack, Spank, Strike, Thump, Thwack, Whack

_**Banish**_ Ban, Boycott, Dismiss, Displace, Dispossess, Eject, Eliminate, Eradicate, Exclude, Exile, Expel, Fire, Interdict, Oust, Outlaw, Ostracise, Reject, Sack, Spurn

_**Baptise**_ Cleanse, Name

_**Bar**_ Ban, Barricade, Block, Boycott, Disallow, Exclude, Forbid, Hamper, Hinder, Impede, Interdict, Obstruct, Prohibit, Restrict, Stop

_**Barricade**_ Bar, Fortify, Obstruct, Protect, Secure

_**Bash**_ Bang, Batter, Beat, Hit, Punch, Slam

_**Bastardise**_ Adulterate, Bowdlerise, Corrupt

_**Bat**_ Bang, Hit, Punch, Rap, Slug, Smack, Strike, Swat, Thump, Wallop

_**Batter**_ Assault, Bash, Beat, Bombard, Break, Bruise, Clobber, Cuff, Crush, Dash, Demolish, Destroy, Hammer, Hit, Hurt, Injure, Lash, Maul, Pelt, Pound, Pummel, Ruin, Shatter, Slug, Smash, Smite, Sock, Strike, Thrash, Thump, Thwack, Trash, Wallop, Whack

_**Battle**_ Assault, Attack, Befuddle, Box, Challenge, Combat, Confront, Fight, Hit

_**Bear, 1**_ Carry, Convey, Harbour, Shoulder, Support, Sustain, Transport

_**Bear, 2**_ Abide, Endure, Stand, Stomach, Suffer, Support, Tolerate

_**Beat, 1**_ Bang, Bash, Batter, Belt, Break, Bruise, Cane, Chastise, Chin, Clobber, Clout, Conquer, Crush, Cudgel, Cuff, Deck, Defeat, Demolish, Flagellate, Flail, Flog, Floor, Hammer, Hit, Knock, Lash, Maul, Pelt, Pound, Pulverise, Pummel, Punch, Quash, Scourge, Shake, Slap, Slug, Smack, Sock, Spank, Strap, Strike, Swipe, Tan, Thump, Thwack, Thrash, Trample, Wallop, Whack, Whip

_**Beat, 2**_ Better, Defeat, Outdo, Outstrip, Outwit, Overwhelm, Surpass, Trounce, Vanquish

_**Beatify**_ Adulate, Deify, Exalt, Idolise, Immortalise, Revere, Sanctify, Venerate, Worship

_**Beautify**_ Adorn, Bedeck, Better, Deck, Decorate, Enrich, Festoon, Grace, Improve, Ornament

_**Beckon**_ Allure, Attract, Bid, Call, Draw, Entice, Invite, Lure, Pull, Signal, Summon

_**Bedeck**_ Adorn, Beautify, Deck, Decorate, Enrich, Festoon, Ornament

_**Bedevil**_ Afflict, Aggravate, Annoy, Confound, Distress, Frustrate, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Irk, Irritate, Pester, Plague, Trouble, Vex, Worry

_**Befoul**_ Poison, Pollute

_**Befriend**_ Acknowledge, Acquaint, Aid, Ally, Commend, Encourage, Favour, Help, Patronise, Support, Uphold

_**Befuddle**_ Addle, Battle, Bewilder, Cloud, Confound, Confuse, Disorientate, Dumbfound, Jumble, Muddle, Mystify, Perplex, Puzzle, Stump

_**Beg**_ Beseech, Entreat, Implore, Importune, Parry, Solicit

_**Beget**_ Generate, Incite, Provoke

_**Beguile**_ Amuse, Belittle, Bewitch, Cajole, Captivate, Charm, Cheat, Coax, Con, Court, Deceive, Defraud, Delight, Dupe, Enamour, Enchant, Engage, Enrapture, Enthrall, Entice, Entrance, Fascinate, Flatter, Fool, Hoodwink, Hypnotise, Induce, Inveigle, Kid, Lure, Mesmerise, Mislead, Seduce, Spellbind, Trick

_**Behold**_ Conjure

_**Belittle**_ Beguile, Cheapen, Decry, Demean, Discredit, Dispraise, Humiliate, Knock, Patronise

_**Belt**_ Bang, Beat, Clobber, Cuff, Flog, Hammer, Hit, Slug, Smite, Sock, Strip, Wallop, Whack

_**Bemuse**_ Bewilder, Confuse, Daze, Distract, Flummox, Fuddle, Muddle, Perplex, Preoccupy, Stun, Stupefy

_**Bend**_ Break, Contort, Distort, Pervert, Twist, Warp

_**Benumb**_ Daze, Deactivate, Deaden, Inactivate, Paralyse

_**Bequeath**_ Award

_**Berate**_ Abuse, Attack, Castigate, Censure, Chastise, Denigrate, Denounce, Impugn, Knock, Lambast, Rebuke, Reprehend, Reprimand, Reproach, Scold, Vilify

_**Bereave**_ Afflict, Deprive, Dispossess

_**Beseech**_ Beg, Entreat, Implore, Solicit

_**Besiege**_ Badger, Block, Bother, Confine, Encircle, Encompass, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Hound, Nag, Pester, Plague, Sap, Swamp, Surround

_**Besmear**_ Contaminate, Defile, Dirty, Foul, Pollute, Smear, Soil, Stain, Taint

_**Bestir**_ Rouse, Wake

_**Bestow**_ Award

_**Betray**_ Deceive, Desert, Discard, Forsake, Jilt, Reject

_**Betroth**_ Bind, Commit, Engage

_**Better, 1**_ Amend, Beautify, Cultivate, Dignify, Improve, Mend, Reform, Sophisticate

_**Better, 2**_ Beat, Defeat, Outdo, Outsmart, Outstrip, Surpass, Top

_**Bewilder**_ Amaze, Astonish, Astound, Baffle, Befuddle, Bemuse, Confuse, Confound, Daze, Faze, Floor, Flummox, Mystify, Perplex, Puzzle, Shock, Stump, Stun, Stupefy, Surprise

_**Bewitch**_ Allure, Attract, Beguile, Captivate, Catch, Charm, Curse, Delight, Enamour, Enchant, Enrapture, Enthrall, Entrance, Fascinate, Hypnotise, Mesmerise, Spellbind, Transport

_**Bid**_ Beckon, Command

_**Bind, 1 (PL)**_ Betroth, Cement, Chain, Commit, Engage, Fetter, Fix, Restrain, Restrict, Secure, Shackle, Tie

_**Bind, 2**_ Captivate, Charm, Endear, Engage

_**Bind, 3**_ Chain, Confine, Constrain, Encumber, Enslave, Fetter, Fix, Hold, Pinion, Subjugate, Yoke

_**Birch**_ Cane, Flagellate, Flog, Strap, Tan, Whip

_**Bisect**_ Divide, Split, Sunder

_**Bite**_ Champ, Chew, Clamp, Crunch, Cut, Gnaw, Nip, Tear, Wound

_**Blacken**_ Damn, Decry, Defame, Defile, Denigrate, Dishonour, Impugn, Malign, Slander, Smear, Smirch, Stain, Taint, Tarnish, Traduce, Vilify

_**Blackmail**_ Bribe, Coerce, Compel, Fleece, Intimidate, Terrorise, Threaten

_**Blame**_ Accuse, Arraign, Censure, Charge, Condemn, Criticise, Disparage, Impeach, Incriminate, Indict, Reprehend, Reproach

_**Blast**_ Attack, Castigate, Censure, Criticise, Cuss, Demolish, Decry, Destroy, Fire, Flay, Impugn, Shatter

_**Blazon**_ Decorate, Honour

_**Blemish**_ Abuse, Corrupt, Damage, Deface, Impair, Mar, Scar, Taint, Vandalise

_**Bless**_ Anoint, Consecrate, Glorify, Hallow, Praise, Sanctify, Thank

_**Blight**_ Contaminate, Impair, Infect, Mar, Taint

_**Blind**_ Bluff, Daze, Dazzle, Deceive, Distract

_**Block**_ Arrest, Ban, Bar, Capture, Confound, Confront, Curb, Delay, Deter, Elude, Forestall, Frustrate, Gag, Halt, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Inhibit, Intercept, Interdict, Obstruct, Prohibit, Proscribe, Restrain, Restrict, Stop, Stump, Thwart

_**Bludgeon**_ Cudgel, Destroy, Flog, Lambast, Thrash

_**Bluff**_ Blind, Deceive, Defraud, Delude, Fool, Hoax, Misguide, Mislead

_**Bolster**_ Aid, Assist, Augment, Boost, Brace, Encourage, Feed, Fuel, Nurture, Reassure, Reinforce, Strengthen, Support, Sustain

_**Bombard**_ Assail, Assault, Attack, Batter, Besiege, Blast, Harass, Hound, Pelt, Pester

_**Bond (PL)**_ Bind, Cement, Fix, Fuse, Glue, Paste

_**Boost**_ Abet, Advocate, Aggrandise, Aid, Animate, Augment, Bolster, Brighten, Cheer, Compliment, Distend, Elate, Elevate, Encourage, Enhance, Exalt, Excite, Exhilarate, Expand, Favour, Forward, Foster, Further, Hearten, Heighten, Help, Improve, Inflate, Intensify, Invigorate, Lift, Nourish, Nurse, Promote, Raise, Reinforce, Reward, Rouse, Spur, Stimulate, Strengthen, Support, Swell, Toughen, Uplift, Urge

_**Boot**_ Eject, Kick

_**Bother**_ Afflict, Aggravate, Annoy, Bait, Besiege, Bug, Burden, Concern, Distract, Distress, Disturb, Faze, Fluster, Fret, Fuss, Harass, Hassle, Inconvenience, Perturb, Pester, Tease, Trouble, Unsettle, Upset, Worry

_**Bowdlerise**_ Adulterate, Bastardise, Corrupt

_**Box, 1**_ Assault, Attack, Battle, Challenge, Clobber, Cuff, Fight, Hit, Sock, Whack

_**Box, 2**_ Bind, Corner, Constrain, Pigeonhole, Trap

_**Boycott**_ Ban, Banish, Bar, Exclude, Exile, Ignore, Ostracise, Prohibit, Reject

_**Brace**_ Arm, Bolster, Reinforce, Strengthen, Support

_**Brainwash**_ Indoctrinate

_**Brand**_ Burn, Grade, Mark

_**Break, 1**_ Batter, Beat, Bend, Burst, Bust, Crack, Cripple, Crumble, Crush, Damage, Defeat, Demolish, Destroy, Disable, Disunite, Fracture, Fragment, Harm, Impoverish, Incapacitate, Injure, Pulverise, Reduce, Sever, Shatter, Smash, Snap, Splinter, Split, Strike, Tear, Warp, Wound

_**Break, 2**_ Demoralise, Dispirit, Enervate, Enfeeble, Subdue, Weaken

_**Bribe**_ Blackmail, Corrupt, Induce, Seduce, Tempt

_**Brief**_ Inform, Prepare, Prime

_**Brighten**_ Animate, Boost, Cheer, Elate, Elevate, Enliven, Excite, Exhilarate, Gladden, Hearten, Ignite, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Raise, Rouse, Stimulate, Uplift, Vitalise

_**Broach, 1**_ Approach, Tackle

_**Broach, 2**_ Penetrate, Pierce

_**Browbeat**_ Bully, Chide, Criticise, Harass, Hector, Henpeck, Nag, Pester, Scold, Torment

_**Bruise**_ Assault, Batter, Beat, Crush, Damage, Injure, Insult, Offend, Pulverise, Wound

_**Brush**_ Buff, Caress, Groom, Kiss, Stroke, Touch

_**Brutalise**_ Abuse, Bully, Bulldoze, Intimidate, Mistreat, Pressurise

_**Buff**_ Brush, Rub

_**Bug**_ Annoy, Badger, Bother, Fret, Harry, Hassle, Plague, Torment, Vex

_**Bulldoze**_ Brutalise, Bully, Demolish, Flatten, Pressurise, Raze, Squash

_**Bully**_ Badger, Browbeat, Brutalise, Bulldoze, Chide, Frighten, Harass, Hector, Henpeck, Hound, Intimidate, Menace, Nag, Oppress, Persecute, Pester, Repress, Terrorise, Threaten, Torment, Tyrannise,  Victimise

_**Bump**_ Bang, Crowd, Elbow, Hustle, Jab, Jostle, Knock, Nudge, Push, Shock, Shoulder, Shove, Strike

_**Burden**_ Bother, Encumber, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Inconvenience, Obstruct, Oppress, Overload, Saddle, Trammel, Trouble, Weary

_**Burn**_ Brand, Immolate, Incinerate, Kindle

_**Burst**_ Bang, Break, Crack, Shatter, Split

_**Bury**_ Deluge, Drown, Submerge

_**Bust**_ Break

_**Butcher**_ Conquer, Exterminate, Kill, Mangle, Massacre, Mutilate, Slaughter, Slay

_**Butter**_ Flatter
**C**

_**Cage**_ Confine, Imprison, Incarcerate

_**Cajole**_ Beguile, Coax, Court, Entice, Flatter, Inveigle, Lure, Persuade, Pressure, Stoke, Tempt

_**Calculate**_ Assess, Estimate, Measure

_**Call**_ Beckon, Command, Evoke, Incite, Name, Summon

_**Calm**_ Allay, Alleviate, Appease, Assuage, Comfort, Compose, Disburden, Ease, Hush, Lessen, Lighten, Lull, Mollify, Pacify, Placate, Quell, Quieten, Relax, Rock, Sedate, Settle, Silence, Smooth, Sober, Soothe, Still, Temper, Tranquillise

_**Cancel**_ Annihilate, Destroy, Efface, Eradicate, Excise, Expunge, Extirpate, Invalidate, Obliterate, Raze, Rescind

_**Cane**_ Beat, Birch, Flagellate, Flog, Strap, Tan, Whip

_**Capacitate**_ Empower, Enfranchise

_**Captivate**_ Allure, Arrest, Attract, Beguile, Bewitch, Bind, Catch, Charm, Dazzle, Delight, Enamour, Enchant, Endear, Engage, Engross, Enrapture, Enthrall, Entrance, Excite, Fascinate, Fixate, Hypnotise, Intrigue, Mesmerise, Ravish, Rivet, Seize, Spellbind, Titillate, Win

_**Capture**_ Abduct, Arrest, Block, Catch, Clutch, Ensnare, Grab, Hijack, Hold, Kidnap, Nab, Nail, Net, Nick, Overmaster, Pluck, Snare, Snatch, Subjugate, Win

_**Caress**_ Brush, Cuddle, Embrace, Fondle, Hug, Kiss, Lick, Massage, Nuzzle, Pat, Paw, Pet, Rub, Stroke, Touch

_**Caricature**_ Imitate, Mimic, Parody, Satirise

_**Carry**_ Bear, Hold, Shoulder, Support,  Transport

_**Castigate**_ Berate, Blast, Censure, Chasten, Chastise, Chide, Condemn, Criticise, Denounce, Flagellate, Flog, Lambast, Punish, Rebuke, Reprehend, Reprimand, Reproach, Reprove, Scold, Strap, Tan, Whip

_**Castrate**_ Disempower, Emasculate, Sterilise

_**Catch**_ Arrest, Bewitch, Captivate, Capture, Charm, Detect, Enchant, Enmesh, Ensnare, Entangle, Grab, Hook, Nail, Pluck, Snare, Snatch, Trap

_**Catechise**_ Cross-examine, Interrogate, Question, Quiz

_**Categorise**_ Compute, Confine, Class, Classify, Grade, Limit, Rank, Restrain, Restrict

_**Caution**_ Admonish, Advise, Alert, Counsel, Discourage, Dissuade, Reprove, Warn

_**Cement (PL)**_ Bind, Bond

_**Censor, 1**_ Emend, Sanitise

_**Censor, 2**_ Ban, Exclude, Obliterate, Prohibit, Restrain

_**Censure**_ Abuse, Attack, Blame, Berate, Blast, Castigate, Chastise, Condemn, Criticise, Decry, Denounce, Impugn, Knock, Lambast, Lecture, Rebuke, Reprimand, Reprove, Scold

_**Centre**_ Focus, Ground

_**Certify, 1**_ Affirm, Confirm, Qualify

_**Certify, 2**_ Section

_**Chain**_ Bind, Confine, Constrain, Constrict, Encumber, Enslave, Fetter, Fix, Hamper, Hold, Lock, Manacle, Pinion, Restrain, Restrict, Secure, Tie, Yoke

_**Challenge**_ Accuse, Assault, Attack, Battle, Box, Confront, Contest, Cross-examine, Dare, Defy, Embattle, Fight, Interrogate, Oppose, Question, Resist, Rival, Tackle, Threaten

_**Champion**_ Advocate, Affirm, Approve, Commend, Confirm, Back, Defend,  Encourage, Favour, Forward, Further, Patronise, Promote, Push, Ratify, Second, Support, Warrant

_**Change**_ Adapt, Affect, Alter, Amend, Convert, Reform, Transform, Turn

_**Chaperone**_ Accompany, Attend, Escort, Protect, Safeguard, Shepherd

_**Charge, 1**_ Affront, Arraign, Assail, Assault, Attack, Blame, Mob, Ram, Strike

_**Charge, 2**_ Accuse, Command, Disparage, Fuel, Impeach, Incriminate, Indict, Prosecute

_**Charge, 3**_ Fuel, Revive

_**Charm**_ Allure, Amuse, Arrest, Attract, Beguile, Bewitch, Bind, Captivate, Catch, Court, Delight, Enamour, Enchant, Endear, Engage, Enthrall, Entrance, Enrapture, Fascinate, Flatter, Hypnotise, Intrigue, Inveigle, Mesmerise, Please, Ravish, Spellbind, Titillate, Win

_**Chase**_ Follow, Hunt, Pursue, Stalk, Track, Trail

_**Chasten**_ Castigate, Chastise, Discipline, Humble

_**Chastise**_ Beat, Berate, Castigate, Censure, Chasten, Chide, Correct, Discipline, Flog, Punish, Rebuke, Reprehend, Nag, Scold

_**Cheapen**_ Belittle, Debase, Degrade, Demean, Denigrate, Devalue, Discredit, Disparage, Dispirit, Lower

_**Cheat**_ Beguile, Con, Deceive, Defraud, Delude, Diddle, Dupe, Fleece, Fool, Gull, Hoax, Hoodwink, Outwit, Rob, Swindle, Trick, Wrong

_**Check, 1**_ Frisk, Vet

_**Check, 2**_ Control, Hinder, Stop

_**Cheer, 1**_ Amuse, Animate, Applaud, Boost, Brighten, Comfort, Console, Delight, Elate, Elevate, Embolden, Encourage, Enhearten, Enliven, Excite, Fire, Fortify, Gladden, Hearten, Inspire, Inspirit,  Invigorate, Jolly, Lighten, Please, Rally, Reassure, Refresh, Revive, Rouse, Stimulate, Stir, Strengthen, Sustain, Tickle, Uplift, Vitalise, Warm

_**Cheer, 2**_ Acclaim, Applaud, Hail

_**Cherish**_ Adore, Adulate, Conserve, Enshrine, Immortalise, Nurture, Pet, Prize, Treasure, Value

_**Chide**_ Browbeat, Bully, Castigate, Chastise, Criticise, Curse, Harass, Hector, Henpeck, Intimidate, Lecture, Nag, Rebuff, Rebuke, Reprehend, Reprimand, Reproach, Reprove, Scold

_**Chill**_ Cool, Depress, Discourage, Dishearten, Numb

_**Chip**_ Dent, Nick, Notch

_**Choke**_ Constrict, Gag, Obstruct, Smother, Stifle, Strangle, Suffocate, Throttle

_**Choose**_ Designate, Elect, Nominate, Pick, Select

_**Chop**_ Axe, Cut, Hack, Slash

_**Chuck**_ Fling, Sling, Throw

_**Churn**_ Agitate, Stir

_**Circle**_ Circumscribe, Encircle, Enclose, Encompass, Enfold, Envelop, Surround

_**Circumscribe**_ Circle, Cover, Encircle, Enclose, Encompass, Enfold, Envelop, Hedge, Pen, Surround, Wrap

_**Civilise**_ Coach, Cultivate, Develop, Discipline, Edify, Educate, Enlighten, Improve, Inform, Instruct, Polish, Refine, School, Sophisticate, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Claim**_ Appropriate, Own

_**Clasp**_ Clinch, Clutch, Embrace, Enfold, Envelop, Enwrap, Hold, Press, Seize, Squeeze, Swathe, Wrap

_**Class**_ Categorise, Classify, Grade, Label, Name, Rank, Rate, Value

_**Classify**_ Categorise, Class, Grade, Order, Rate, Rank, Tag, Value

_**Cleanse**_ Baptise, Purify, Rinse, Scrub, Wash

_**Clear, 1**_ Absolve, Acquit, Discharge, Disengage, Disentangle, Excuse, Exonerate, Free, Vindicate

_**Clear, 2**_ Disengage, Disentangle, Lighten, Relieve, Unblock, Unburden

_**Cleave, 1**_ Cut, Gash, Gouge, Hack, Lacerate, Slash, Slit, Smite, Split, Tear

_**Cleave, 2 (PL)**_ Divide, Incise, Separate, Sever, Split, Sunder

_**Clinch**_ Clasp, Embrace, Hug, Squeeze

_**Clip**_ Clout, Hit, Smack

_**Clobber**_ Bang, Batter, Beat, Belt, Box, Cuff, Hammer, Hit, Knock, Lambast, Slap, Slog, Smack, Sock, Strike, Wallop, Whack

_**Clog**_ Block, Burden, Congest, Cramp, Encumber, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Obstruct, Oppress, Overload, Retard

_**Clothe**_ Attire, Dress

_**Cloud, 1**_ Befuddle, Clothe, Confuse, Disorientate, Impair, Muddle

_**Cloud, 2**_ Dim, Extinguish, Obscure

_**Clout**_ Beat, Clip, Hit, Smack

_**Clutch**_ Capture, Clasp, Embrace, Grab, Grasp, Grip, Hold, Pluck, Seize, Snatch

_**Coach**_ Civilise, Cultivate, Develop, Discipline, Drill, Edify, Educate, Enlighten, Familiarise, Foster, Groom, Guide, Improve, Indoctrinate, Inform, Instruct, Prepare, School, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Coax**_ Allure, Beckon, Beguile, Cajole, Entice, Flatter, Inveigle, Persuade, Tempt

_**Coddle**_ Mollycoddle, Smother

_**Coerce**_ Blackmail, Compel, Constrain, Dominate, Domineer, Enjoin

_**Combat**_ Assault, Attack, Battle, Box, Embattle, Fight

_**Combine (PL)**_ Unify, Unite

_**Comfort**_ Aid, Allay, Alleviate, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Cheer, Console, Disburden, Ease, Embolden, Encourage, Enhearten, Gladden, Hearten, Mollify, Nourish, Pacify, Quieten, Reassure, Relax, Relieve, Revive, Rock, Soothe, Strengthen, Sustain

_**Command**_ Adjure, Bid, Call, Charge, Compel, Control, Direct, Dominate, Govern, Instruct, Master, Order, Rule

_**Commend**_ Acclaim, Applaud, Approve, Back, Befriend, Champion, Compliment, Honour, Praise, Promote, Recommend, Support

_**Commission**_ Appoint, Authorise, Delegate, Empower, Enable, Engage, Enlist, License, Ordain, Warrant

_**Commit (PL)**_ Betroth, Bind, Engage, Obligate, Pledge

_**Compel**_ Blackmail, Coerce, Command, Constrain, Drive, Enforce, Entrance, Extort, Fascinate, Force, Impel, Instruct, Mesmerise, Motivate, Obligate, Oblige, Press, Urge

_**Compensate**_ Recompense, Restitute, Reward

_**Compliment**_ Boost, Commend, Congratulate, Exalt, Extol, Felicitate, Flatter, Greet, Honour, Extol, Laud, Praise

_**Compose**_ Align, Calm, Harmonise, Settle, Sober, Soothe

_**Compromise**_ Disturb, Embroil, Encumber, Endanger, Ensnare, Imperil, Implicate, Risk, Threaten, Undermine

_**Compute**_ Categorise, Examine, Read, Scan, Study

_**Con**_ Beguile, Cheat, Deceive, Defraud, Delude, Diddle, Dupe, Entrap, Fool, Gull, Hoax, Hoodwink, Inveigle, Lure, Swindle, Trick

_**Concentrate**_ Focus, Strengthen

_**Concern**_ Bother, Disquiet, Distress, Disturb, Perturb, Trouble, Worry

_**Conciliate**_ Appease, Enjoin, Mollify, Pacify, Placate, Propitiate, Soothe

_**Condemn**_ Blame, Castigate, Censure, Convict, Criticise, Curse, Cuss, Damn, Decry, Denounce, Outlaw, Punish, Rebuff, Reprove

_**Condition**_ Accustom, Habituate, Indoctrinate, Shape, Teach, Train

_**Condone**_ Abet, Accept, Approve, Back, Excuse, Forgive, Sanction, Support

_**Conduct**_ Control, Direct, Govern, Guide, Lead, Manage, Manoeuvre, Rule, Shepherd

_**Confine**_ Besiege, Bind, Cage, Categorise, Constrain, Constrict, Chain, Cramp, Encircle, Enclose, Encumber, Enslave, Fetter, Hamper, Hold, Limit, Manacle, Pen, Pinion, Repress, Restrain, Restrict, Shackle, Tie, Trammel

_**Confirm**_ Affirm, Approve, Authorise, Back, Certify, Champion, Endorse, Favour, Recommend, Validate, Verify

_**Confound**_ Amaze, Astonish, Astound, Baffle, Bamboozle, Bedevil, Befuddle, Bewilder, Block, Confuse, Confute, Curb, Curse, Defeat, Derange, Disturb, Dumbfound, Elude, Embroil, Ensnare, Flabbergast, Floor, Flummox, Foil, Frustrate, Muddle, Mystify, Outwit, Perplex, Puzzle, Startle, Stump, Stun, Surprise, Trouble, Unhinge, Unnerve

_**Confront**_ Accost, Battle, Block, Challenge, Dare, Defy, Disturb, Embattle, Encounter, Face, Frustrate, Halt, Obstruct, Resist, Tackle

_**Confuse**_ Addle, Agitate, Baffle, Bamboozle, Bedevil, Befuddle, Bemuse, Bewilder, Cloud, Confound, Daze, Discompose, Disconcert, Disorientate, Disturb, Dizzy, Entangle, Faze, Flummox, Fluster,  Fuddle, Jumble, Muddle, Mystify, Perplex, Perturb, Puzzle, Stump, Trouble, Unhinge, Unnerve, Unsettle

_**Confute**_ Confound, Crush, Expose, Negate

_**Congratulate**_ Applaud, Compliment, Felicitate, Praise

_**Congregate (PL)**_ Assemble, Rally

_**Conjoin (PL)**_ Rally, Unify, Unite

_**Conjure**_ Behold, Entreat, Evoke, Invoke, Raise, Summon

_**Conquer**_ Appropriate, Beat, Crush, Defeat, Demolish, Dethrone, Floor, Overcome, Overmaster, Overpower, Overthrow, Overwhelm, Prostrate, Quell, Repress, Rule, Subjugate, Vanquish

_**Consecrate**_ Anoint, Bless, Enshrine, Honour, Immortalise, Ordain, Sanctify, Treasure, Venerate

_**Conserve**_ Cherish, Enshrine, Immortalise, Retain, Treasure

_**Consider**_ Analyse, Apprehend, Contemplate, Evaluate, Examine, Gauge, Judge, Measure, Weigh

_**Consign**_ Assign, Entrust

_**Console**_ Assuage, Cheer, Comfort, Embolden, Encourage, Hearten, Reassure, Relieve, Soothe

_**Constrain, 1**_ Compel, Curb, Enforce

_**Constrain, 2**_ Bind, Box, Chain, Coerce, Confine, Constrict, Control, Cramp, Encumber, Fetter, Hamper, Inhibit, Necessitate, Obligate, Pigeonhole, Press, Pressurise, Restrain, Restrict, Stop, Tie, Trammel

_**Constrict**_ Chain, Choke, Confine, Constrain, Curb, Encumber, Fetter, Hamper, Restrict, Tighten, Trammel

_**Consume**_ Absorb, Chew, Devour, Engulf, Envelop, Overwhelm, Swallow, Swamp

_**Contain**_ Accommodate, Control, Curb, Enclose, Encompass, Hold, Possess, Subsume, Surround

_**Contaminate**_ Adulterate, Besmear, Blight, Damage, Debase, Defile, Dirty, Doctor, Foul, Impair, Infect, Poison, Pollute, Smear, Spoil, Stain, Taint, Vitiate

_**Contemplate**_ Consider, Evaluate, Examine, Gauge, Measure, Weigh

_**Content**_ Appease, Ease, Gladden, Gratify, Humour, Mollify, Placate, Please, Reconcile, Satisfy

_**Contest**_ Challenge, Question

_**Contort**_ Bend, Distort, Modify, Pervert, Twist, Warp

_**Contract**_ Employ, Engage

_**Contradict**_ Negate, Oppose, Resist

_**Control**_ Check, Command, Conduct, Constrain, Contain, Curb, Direct, Dominate, Domineer, Encompass, Engineer, Govern, Manage, Manipulate, Manoeuvre, Master, Moderate, Order, Organise, Possess, Programme, Restrain, Shepherd, Subdue

_**Convert**_ Adapt, Adjust, Alter, Change, Indoctrinate, Shape, Transform, Turn

_**Convey**_ Bear, Transport

_**Convict**_ Arrest, Condemn

_**Convince**_ Assure, Persuade, Win

_**Cool**_ Chill, Refresh, Sober

_**Copy**_ Ape, Echo, Emulate, Imitate, Mimic, Mirror, Parrot, Reflect

_**Corner**_ Box, Trap, Monopolise

_**Correct**_ Amend, Chastise, Emend, Improve, Moderate, Reform, Reprimand, Reprove

_**Corroborate**_ Strengthen, Support

_**Corrode**_ Crumble, Dissolve, Erode

_**Corrupt**_ Adulterate, Bastardise, Blemish, Bowdlerise, Bribe, Damage, Debase, Deflower, Degrade, Deprave, Demoralise, Impair, Infect, Pervert, Poison, Pollute, Taint, Violate, Vitiate

_**Cosset**_ Mollycoddle, Pamper, Smother

_**Counsel**_ Advise, Apprise, Caution, Edify, Educate, Enlighten, Guide, Inform, Instruct, Teach, Tutor, Warn

_**Counteract**_ Balance, Neutralise

_**Court**_ Beguile, Cajole, Charm, Entice, Escort, Inveigle, Pursue, Romance, Seduce, Woo

_**Cover**_ Circumbscribe, Encase, Encompass, Muffle, Mute, Shield, Subsume, Veil, Wrap

_**Covet**_ Desire, Envy

_**Crack, 1**_ Break, Burst, Fracture, Shatter, Snap, Splinter, Split, Strike

_**Crack, 2**_ Decode

_**Cradle**_ Assuage, Cushion, Hold, Lull, Nestle, Pet, Rock, Support

_**Cramp**_ Clog, Confine, Constrain, Encumber, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Inhibit, Limit, Oppress, Restrain, Restrict, Trammel

_**Craze**_ Unhinge

_**Credit**_ Entrust, Honour, Thank

_**Cripple**_ Break, Damage, Debilitate, Defeat, Demoralise, Deprive, Destroy, Disable, Emasculate, Enervate, Frustrate, Hinder, Impair, Immobilise, Impoverish, Injure, Incapacitate, Maim, Mangle, Mutilate, Paralyse, Rout, Ruin, Sabotage, Weaken

_**Criticise**_ Analyse, Appraise, Assess, Attack, Blame, Blast, Browbeat, Castigate, Censure, Chide, Condemn, Decry, Denounce, Harass, Hector, Henpeck, Knock, Nag, Pan, Scold

_**Cross-examine**_ Catechise, Challenge, Grill, Interrogate, Interview, Investigate, Probe, Pump, Question, Quiz

_**Crowd**_ Bump, Elbow, Henpeck, Hustle, Nudge, Push, Shove

_**Crown, 1**_ Adorn, Decorate, Dignify, Honour, Perfect, Reward

_**Crown, 2**_ Hit, Strike

_**Crucify**_ Execute, Persecute

_**Crumble**_ Break, Corrode, Dissolve, Disunite, Erode, Fragment, Shatter, Splinter, Split

_**Crumple**_ Crush, Rumple

_**Crush**_ Batter, Beat, Break, Bruise, Confute, Conquer, Crumple, Defeat, Demolish, Demoralise, Destroy, Dethrone, Dispirit, Hammer, Humble, Humiliate, Mangle, Mash, Oppress, Overmaster, Overpower, Overthrow, Overwhelm, Press, Pulverise, Quash, Repress, Rout, Ruin, Shatter, Slaughter, Smash, Squash, Subdue, Suppress, Tyrannise, Vanquish, Wallop

_**Cuddle**_ Caress, Embrace, Encircle, Enfold, Fondle, Hold, Hug, Pet, Squeeze

_**Cudgel**_ Beat, Bludgeon, Hit, Knock

_**Cue**_ Activate, Prompt, Trigger

_**Cuff**_ Bang, Batter, Beat, Belt, Box, Clobber, Hit, Knock, Smack, Sock, Strike, Whack

_**Cultivate**_ Aid, Assist, Back, Better, Civilise, Coach, Develop, Discipline, Drill, Encourage, Edify, Educate, Elevate, Enlighten, Enrich, Foster, Improve, Inform, Instruct, Nurture, Perfect, Polish, Raise Rear, Refine, School, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Cup**_ Hold

_**Curb**_ Block, Confound, Constrict, Constrain, Contain, Control, Dampen, Delay, Discourage, Encumber, Fetter, Gag, Hamper, Handicap, Halt, Hinder, Hold, Impede, Inhibit, Moderate, Muzzle, Obstruct, Oppress, Quieten, Repress, Restrain, Restrict, Silence, Stifle, Still, Subdue, Suppress, Throttle, Trammel

_**Cure**_ Heal, Improve, Mend, Regenerate, Relieve, Remedy, Replenish, Restore, Treat

_**Curse**_ Abuse, Afflict, Anathematise, Bewitch, Chide, Condemn, Confound, Cuss,  Damn, Haunt, Insult, Plague, Profane, Threaten, Torment

_**Cushion, 1**_ Cradle, Defend, Protect, Relieve, Shield

_**Cushion, 2**_ Deaden, Muffle, Stifle

_**Cuss**_ Blast, Condemn, Curse, Damn, Insult, Plague

_**Customise**_ Accommodate

_**Cut, 1**_ Amputate, Bite, Chop, Cleave, Dissect, Gash, Gouge, Hack, Hurt, Incise, Knife, Lacerate, Lance, Nick, Notch, Pierce, Prick, Prune, Raze, Rip, Score, Scratch, Sever, Slash, Slit, Split, Sting, Strike, Tear, Wound

_**Cut, 2**_ Disregard, Humiliate
**D**

_**Dab**_ Pat, Press, Tap, Touch

_**Damage**_ Abuse, Assault, Blemish, Break, Bruise, Cripple, Contaminate, Corrupt, Deface, Defame, Defile, Deprive, Harm, Hit, Hurt, Impair, Injure, Maim, Maltreat, Mar, Mistreat, Mutilate, Nick, Ruin, Sabotage, Savage, Scratch, Spoil, Taint, Weaken, Wound

_**Damn**_ Anathematise, Blacken, Curse, Cuss, Condemn

_**Dampen**_ Curb, Deaden, Depress, Discourage, Dispirit, Dissuade, Dull, Mute

_**Dangle**_ Suspend

_**Dare**_ Challenge, Confront, Provoke

_**Dash**_ Batter, Shatter, Smash, Strike

_**Daze**_ Amaze, Astonish, Astound, Baffle, Bemuse, Bewilder, Blind, Confuse, Dazzle, Distract, Dumbfound, Faze, Flabbergast, Flummox, Perplex, Puzzle, Shock, Stagger, Startle, Stun, Stupefy, Surprise

_**Dazzle**_ Amaze, Astonish, Blind, Captivate, Daze, Fascinate, Flabbergast, Hypnotise, Impress, Overpower, Overwhelm, Stupefy

_**Deactivate**_ Anaesthetise, Anathematise, Disable

_**Deaden**_ Anaesthetise, Dampen, Diminish, Dull, Muffle, Numb, Paralyse, Quell, Quieten, Reduce, Smother, Stifle, Suppress, Tranquilise, Weaken

_**Debar**_ Ban, Disallow, Exclude, Forbid, Hinder, Obstruct, Prohibit, Refuse

_**Debase, 1**_ Degrade, Disgrace, Dishonour, Humble, Humiliate, Lower, Reduce, Shame, Weaken

_**Debase, 2**_ Adulterate, Cheapen, Contaminate, Corrupt, Defile, Deprave, Downgrade, Impair, Pervert, Pollute,  Taint, Vitiate

_**Debauch**_ Assault, Defile, Deflower, Demoralise, Deprave, Molest, Pervert, Pollute, Rape, Ravish, Shame, Wreck, Violate

_**Debilitate**_ Cripple, Deplete, Deprive, Devitalise, Diminish, Disable, Drain, Emasculate, Enervate, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Impoverish, Incapacitate, Invalidate, Paralyse, Reduce, Restrict, Sap, Tire, Undermine, Unhinge, Unnerve, Weaken, Weary

_**Debrief**_ Inform

_**Deceive**_ Bamboozle, Beguile, Betray, Blind, Bluff, Cheat, Con, Defraud, Delude, Dupe, Ensnare, Entrap, Fiddle, Flatter, Fool, Hoax, Misguide, Mislead, Swindle, Trick

_**Decipher**_ Crack, Unravel

_**Deck, 1**_ Adorn, Beautify, Bedeck, Enrich, Festoon, Ornament

_**Deck, 2**_ Beat, Floor, Hit

_**Decline**_ Deny, Refuse

_**Deconstruct**_ Analyse, Dismantle

_**Decorate**_ Adorn, Bedeck, Beautify, Blazon, Crown, Emblazon, Enrich, Festoon, Ornament, Wreathe

_**Decoy**_ Allure, Bait, Ensnare, Entice, Entrap, Inveigle

_**Decriminalise**_ Normalise, Revert

_**Decry**_ Abuse, Belittle, Blacken, Blame, Blast, Censure, Condemn, Criticise, Denounce, Discredit, Disparage, Dispirit

_**Deface**_ Blemish, Damage, Impair, Injure, Mar

_**Defame**_ Abuse, Accuse, Blame, Damage, Denigrate, Denounce, Discredit, Disgrace, Dishonour, Disparage, Dispirit, Dispraise, Knock, Malign, Shame, Slander, Tarnish, Vilify

_**Defeat**_ Beat, Break, Confound, Conquer, Cripple, Crush, Dethrone, Finish, Floor, Foil, Nullify, Outdo, Overpower, Overthrow, Overwhelm, Quash, Quell,  Rebuff, Thrash, Thwart, Trounce, Vanquish

_**Defend**_ Arm, Champion, Cushion, Escort, Guard, Patronise, Protect, Safeguard, Secure, Shelter, Shield, Support

_**Defile**_ Besmear, Blacken, Contaminate, Damage, Debase, Debauch, Deflower, Desecrate, Dirty, Foul, Impair, Pollute, Shame, Smear, Soil, Stain, Taint, Violate

_**Deflate**_ Devalue, Disappoint, Disconcert, Dispirit, Humble, Humiliate, Milk, Puncture

_**Deflect**_ Avert, Avoid, Dissuade, Intercept, Misdirect, Obstruct, Rebuff, Redirect, Repel, Stop

_**Deflower**_ Corrupt, Debauch, Defile, Molest, Rape, Ravish

_**Deform**_ Distort, Impair, Mutilate, Pervert, Ruin, Spoil, Twist, Warp

_**Defraud**_ Bamboozle, Beguile, Bluff, Cheat, Con, Deceive, Delude, Diddle, Dupe, Fleece, Fool, Hoax, Rob, Swindle, Trick

_**Defrost**_ Melt

_**Defy**_ Beat, Better, Challenge, Confront, Crush, Disobey, Provoke, Reject, Scorn, Thwart

_**Degrade**_ Affront, Cheapen, Corrupt, Debase, Demean, Demote, Deprave, Discredit, Downgrade, Humble, Humiliate, Insult, Patronise, Pervert, Reduce, Shame

_**Dehumanise**_ Pervert

_**Deify**_ Admire, Adore, Adulate, Beatify, Exalt, Idolise, Immortalise, Revere, Sanctify, Venerate, Worship

_**Deject**_ Delay, Demoralise, Discourage, Dishearten

_**Delay**_ Block, Curb, Deject, Detain, Encumber, Hinder, Impede, Postpone, Restrain, Thwart

_**Delegate**_ Appoint, Assign, Authorise, Commission, Empower, Enable, Entitle,  Sanction, Warrant

_**Delight**_ Allure, Amuse, Attract, Beguile, Bewitch, Captivate, Charm, Cheer, Enamour, Enchant, Engage, Enrapture, Entertain, Enthrall, Entrance, Excite, Exhilarate, Fascinate, Gladden, Gratify, Please, Pleasure, Seduce, Spellbind, Thrill

_**Deliver**_ Acquit, Discharge, Disencumber, Disenthrall, Emancipate, Free, Liberate, Redeem, Release, Rescue, Unchain, Unfetter, Unshackle

_**Delude**_ Bamboozle, Bluff, Cheat, Con, Deceive, Defraud, Dupe, Fool, Gull, Hoax, Hoodwink, Kid, Misguide, Mislead, Outwit, Swindle, Trick

_**Deluge**_ Bury, Drown, Engulf, Envelop, Overwhelm, Swamp

_**Demarcate**_ Downgrade, Limit

_**Demean**_ Belittle, Cheapen, Degrade, Devalue, Humble, Humiliate

_**Demobilise**_ Liberate, Normalise, Regularise

_**Demolish**_ Annihilate, Batter, Beat, Blast, Break, Bulldoze, Conquer, Crush, Destroy, Devastate, Dismantle, Flatten, Floor, Knock, Obliterate, Overthrow, Overturn, Plunder, Pulverise, Quash, Quell, Ravage, Raze, Rout, Ruin, Shatter, Smash, Suppress, Vanquish

_**Demoralise**_ Break, Corrupt, Cripple, Crush, Debauch, Deject, Deprave, Depress, Devitalise, Discourage, Dishearten, Dismay, Dispirit, Enervate, Impair, Sap, Undermine, Weaken

_**Demote**_ Degrade, Depose, Devalue, Downgrade, Humble, Punish, Reduce, Shame

_**Denigrate**_ Berate, Blacken, Cheapen, Defame, Discredit, Insult, Revile

_**Denounce**_ Anathematise, Accuse, Arraign, Attack, Berate, Castigate, Censure, Condemn, Criticise, Decry, Defame, Disparage, Dispraise, Impeach, Indict, Revile, Vilify

_**Deny**_ Decline, Refuse

_**Deplete**_ Debilitate, Deprive, Devitalise, Diminish, Drain, Empty, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Impair, Impoverish, Reduce, Sap, Undermine, Weaken

_**Deploy**_ Activate, Employ, Use, Utilise

_**Depose**_ Demote, Dethrone, Disbar, Oust, Overthrow, Sack,, Suspend, Topple

_**Deprave**_ Abuse, Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Degrade, Demoralise, Pervert

_**Deprecate**_ Abuse

_**Depress**_ Chill, Dampen, Demoralise, Desolate, Discourage, Dishearten, Dispirit, Oppress, Sadden, Sober, Weaken

_**Deprive**_ Cripple, Damage, Debilitate, Deplete, Devitalise, Dilute, Enfeeble, Expropriate, Fatigue, Impair, Impoverish, Incapacitate, Lessen, Reduce, Rob, Sap, Weaken

_**Derail**_ Destabilise

_**Derange**_ Agitate, Confound, Destabilise, Deviate, Disconcert, Dizzy, Impair, Muddle, Perturb, Pervert, Puzzle, Trouble, Twist, Unhinge, Unsteady, Upset

_**Deride**_ Mock, Ridicule, Scorn

_**Desecrate**_ Defile, Violate, Pervert, Profane

_**Desert**_ Abandon, Betray, Forsake, Jilt, Leave, Maroon, Neglect, Reject, Relinquish, Shun, Spurn

_**Designate**_ Appoint, Choose, Elect, Nominate, Pick, Select

_**Desolate**_ Depress

_**Despoil**_ Destroy, Devastate, Harry, Pillage, Ransack, Rape, Ravage, Rob, Steal

_**Despise**_ Revile, Scorn

_**Destabilise**_ Derail, Derange, Unhinge, Unsteady

_**Destroy**_ Abolish, Annihilate, Batter, Blast, Bludgeon, Break, Cancel, Cripple, Crush, Demolish, Despoil, Devastate, Efface,  Eliminate, Eradicate, Excise, Execute, Expunge,, Exterminate, Extirpate, Finish, Incinerate, Kill, Mangle, Murder, Nullify, Obliterate, Plunder, Quash, Quell, Ravage, Raze, Rout, Ruin, Shatter, Slaughter, Smash, Trash, Vandalise, Vanquish, Wreck, Zap

_**Detach (PL)**_ Isolate, Separate, Wrest

_**Detain**_ Delay, Hinder, Hold, Imprison, Inhibit, Restrict, Retain, Stop

_**Detect**_ Catch, Discover, Expose, Unmask

_**Deter**_ Block, Discourage, Dispirit, Dissuade, Frighten, Hamper, Hinder, Impede, Intimidate, Obstruct, Prohibit

_**Dethrone**_ Conquer, Crush, Defeat, Depose, Dispossess, Overthrow, Topple

_**Devalue**_ Adulterate, Cheapen, Deflate, Demean, Demote, Discredit, Downgrade, Reduce, Shame, Subordinate, Weaken

_**Devastate**_ Demolish, Despoil, Destroy, Plunder, Ravage, Raze, Rout, Ruin, Sack, Shatter, Smash, Wreck

_**Develop**_ Civilise, Coach, Cultivate, Discipline, Drill, Edify, Educate, Enlighten, Foster, Improve, Instruct, Rear, Refine, School, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Deviate**_ Derange, Pervert, Twist, Warp

_**Devitalise**_ Debilitate, Demoralise, Deplete, Deprive, Disable, Diminish, Drain, Enervate, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Incapacitate, Jade, Paralyse, Sap, Tire, Undermine, Unhinge, Weaken

_**Devour**_ Appropriate, Consume, Gobble, Guzzle

_**Diddle**_ Cheat, Con, Defraud, Fleece, Fool, Hoax, Hoodwink, Swindle

_**Dig**_ Jab, Prod

_**Digest**_ Absorb, Process

_**Dignify**_ Aggrandise, Better, Crown, Elevate, Ennoble, Exalt, Glorify, Grace, Honour, Knight, Revere, Sanctify, Venerate

_**Dilute**_ Adulterate, Deprive, Sap, Weaken

_**Dim**_ Cloud, Eclipse, Efface, Excise, Obscure, Shroud

_**Diminish**_ Deaden, Debilitate, Deplete, Devitalise, Drain, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Impoverish, Lessen, Lower, Reduce, Sap, Undercut, Undermine, Weaken

_**Direct**_ Command, Compel, Control, Conduct, Dominate, Focus, Govern, Guide, Lead, Manage, Manoeuvre, Motivate, Navigate, Orientate, Rule, School, Steer, Teach, Tutor

_**Dirty**_ Adulterate, Besmear, Contaminate, Defile, Foul, Pollute, Smear, Soil, Stain, Taint

_**Disable**_ Break, Cripple, Deactivate, Debilitate, Devitalise, Disarm, Enervate, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Hinder, Hurt, Immobilise, Impair, Incapacitate, Invalidate, Maim, Paralyse, Reduce, Restrict, Sabotage, Sap, Undercut, Undermine, Unhinge, Weaken, Wing, Wound

_**Disaffect**_ Disappoint, Disillusion, Embitter, Envenom, Poison, Sour

_**Disallow**_ Ban, Bar, Debar, Exclude, Forbid, Prohibit

_**Disappoint**_ Deflate, Discourage, Disconcert, Disillusion, Dispirit, Dissatisfy, Frustrate, Jade

_**Disarm**_ Disable, Dissolve, Melt, Thaw, Unnerve, Weaken, Win

_**Disbar**_ Depose, Eject, Exclude

_**Disbelieve**_ Mistrust

_**Disburden**_ Allay, Alleviate, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Comfort, Ease, Lighten, Mollify, Pacify, Quieten, Relax, Relieve, Soothe, Still, Tranquillise

_**Discard**_ Abandon, Abjure, Betray, Discharge, Disclaim, Dislodge, Dismiss, Drop,  Evacuate, Expel, Forsake, Leave, Oust, Reject, Relinquish, Renounce, Sack, Spurn

_**Discharge**_ Absolve, Acquit, Clear, Deliver, Disencumber, Disengage, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Discard, Dismiss, Eject, Emancipate, Enfranchise, Evacuate, Exonerate, Expel, Fire, Free, Liberate, Oust, Pardon, Redeem, Release, Sack, Unburden, Unshackle, Untie

_**Discipline**_ Chasten, Chastise, Civilise, Coach, Cultivate, Develop, Drill, Edify, Educate, Enlighten, Foster, Govern, Indoctrinate, Inform, Instruct, Mould, Punish, School, Subjugate, Tame, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Disclaim**_ Discard, Disown, Rebuke, Reject, Renounce, Spurn

_**Discomfit**_ Appall, Confuse, Discomfort, Discompose, Disconcert, Distress, Disturb, Embarrass, Floor, Fluster, Perturb, Ruffle, Shame, Upset

_**Discomfort**_ Embarrass, Floor, Perturb, Ruffle, Trouble, Upset

_**Discompose**_ Confuse, Disconcert, Displease, Dissatisfy, Distress, Embarrass, Fluster, Perturb, Shame

_**Disconcert**_ Agitate, Baffle, Confuse, Deflate, Derange, Disappoint, Distract, Distress, Discompose, Floor, Fluster, Frighten, Perturb, Rattle, Trouble, Unnerve, Unsettle, Upset

_**Disconnect (PL)**_ Isolate

_**Discourage**_ Caution, Chill, Curb, Dampen, Deject, Demoralise, Depress, Deter, Disappoint, Dishearten, Dismay, Dispirit, Dissuade, Hinder, Impede, Inhibit, Obstruct, Oppose, Oppress, Prohibit, Rebuff, Repress, Suppress

_**Discover**_ Detect, Unearth

_**Discredit**_ Belittle, Cheapen, Decry, Defame, Degrade, Denigrate, Devalue, Disgrace,  Slander, Vilify, Wrong

_**Dissect**_ Analyse, Examine, Inspect, Probe, Scrutinise, Study, Vet

_**Disempower**_ Castrate, Emasculate

_**Disenchant**_ Disillusion, Sour

_**Disencumber**_ Acquit, Alleviate, Deliver, Discharge, Disengage, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Emancipate, Enfranchise, Free, Liberate, Rescue, Release, Relieve, Unburden, Unchain, Unfetter, Unleash, Unshackle, Untie

_**Disengage**_ Clear, Discharge, Disencumber, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Emancipate, Free, Liberate, Release, Unburden, Unchain, Undo, Unfetter, Unhook, Unshackle, Untie

_**Disentangle**_ Clear, Discharge, Disencumber, Disengage, Disenthrall, Emancipate, Free, Liberate, Redeem, Release, Relieve, Unburden, Unchain, Undo, Unfetter, Unhook.  Unleash, Unravel, Unshackle, Untie

_**Disenthrall**_ Deliver, Discharge, Disencumber, Disengage, Disentangle, Emancipate, Enfranchise, Free, Liberate, Rescue, Release, Unburden, Unchain, Unfetter, Unleash, Unshackle, Untie

_**Disgrace**_ Debase, Defame, Discredit, Humble, Humiliate, Shame, Taint

_**Disgust**_ Appall, Horrify, Nauseate, Offend, Outrage, Repel, Repulse, Scandalise, Shock, Sicken

_**Dishearten**_ Chill, Deject, Demoralise, Depress, Discourage, Dismay, Dispirit, Enervate, Intimidate, Oppress, Repress, Sadden

_**Dishonour**_ Blacken, Debase, Defame, Disparage, Pollute, Shame, Taint, Wrong

_**Disillusion**_ Alienate, Disaffect, Disenchant, Embitter, Sour

_**Dislodge**_ Discard, Dismiss, Dispossess, Eject, Evacuate, Expel, Fire, Oust, Remove, Sack

_**Dismantle**_ Deconstruct, Demolish

_**Dismay**_ Appall, Demoralise, Discourage, Dishearten, Dispirit, Enervate, Sadden

_**Dismember**_ Mutilate

_**Dismiss**_ Abolish, Banish, Discard, Discharge, Dislodge, Eject, Exile, Expel, Fire, Oust, Remove, Sack

_**Disobey**_ Defy, Disregard, Ignore

_**Disorientate**_ Befuddle, Cloud, Confuse

_**Disown**_ Disclaim, Reject, Repudiate, Shun

_**Disparage**_ Abuse, Accuse, Blame, Charge, Cheapen, Decry, Defame, Denounce, Dishonour, Impeach, Reproach, Slander, Vilify

_**Dispirit**_ Break, Cheapen, Crush, Dampen, Decry, Defame, Deflate, Demoralise, Depress, Deter, Disappoint, Discourage, Dishearten, Dismay, Enervate, Intimidate, Oppress, Sadden

_**Displace**_ Banish, Exile, Override

_**Displease**_ Aggrieve, Annoy, Discompose, Dissatisfy, Disturb, Irk, Offend, Perturb

_**Dispossess**_ Banish, Dethrone, Dislodge, Eject, Evacuate, Exile, Expel, Expropriate, Fire, Oust, Sack

_**Dispraise**_ Attack, Belittle, Defame, Denounce, Pan

_**Disqualify**_ Ban, Exclude, Prohibit

_**Disquiet**_ Agitate, Concern, Dizzy, Perturb

_**Disregard**_ Avoid, Cut, Disobey, Drop, Eliminate, Exclude, Ignore, Neglect, Overlook, Reject, Repudiate, Spurn

_**Disrupt**_ Disturb, Hamper, Heckle, Impede, Interrupt, Sabotage, Upset

_**Dissatisfy**_ Disappoint, Discompose, Displease, Disturb, Upset

_**Dissect**_ Analyse, Scrutinise, Study, Vet

_**Disseminate**_ Destroy

_**Dissolve**_ Corrode, Crumble, Disarm, Erode, Melt

_**Dissuade**_ Advise, Caution, Dampen, Deflect, Deter, Discourage, Warn

_**Distance**_ Alienate

_**Distend**_ Aggrandise, Boost, Expand, Inflate, Swell

_**Distinguish**_ Adorn, Elevate, Glorify, Grace, Honour

_**Distort**_ Bend, Contort, Deform, Mangle, Pervert, Warp

_**Distract**_ Addle, Bemuse, Blind, Bother, Daze, Disconcert, Divert, Muddle, Puzzle, Throw, Upset, Worry

_**Distress**_ Afflict, Agitate, Alarm, Annoy, Bedevil, Bother, Concern, Discompose, Disconcert, Disturb, Fluster, Fret, Mortify, Sadden, Trouble, Unnerve, Upset, Vex, Worry

_**Disturb**_ Addle, Affect, Agitate, Alarm, Annoy, Badger, Bother, Compromise, Concern, Confound, Confront, Confuse, Displease, Disrupt, Dissatisfy, Distress, Dizzy, Embroil, Faze, Fluster, Fret, Harass, Harry, Haunt, Muddle, Perplex, Perturb, Pester, Plague, Rattle, Rock, Ruffle, Shock, Stir, Trouble, Unsettle, Upset, Vex, Wobble, Worry

_**Disunite (PL)**_ Break, Crumble, Divide, Fragment, Shatter, Splinter, Split, Untie

_**Ditch**_ Abandon, Drop, Forsake, Jilt, Reject

_**Divert, 1**_ Avert, Distract, Intercept, Obstruct, Redirect, Stall

_**Divert, 2**_ Engage, Entertain, Interest, Regale

_**Divide (PL)**_ Bisect, Cleave, Disunite, Separate, Split, Sunder

_**Divorce**_ Forsake, Reject

_**Dizzy**_ Addle, Agitate, Confuse, Derange, Disturb, Disquiet, Fluster, Ruffle, Unsettle

_**Doctor, 1**_ Advise

_**Doctor, 2**_ Adulterate, Contaminate

_**Dodge**_ Avoid, Elude, Escape, Evade, Flee, Outrun, Shirk, Shun, Sidestep

_**Dominate**_ Coerce, Command, Control, Direct, Govern, Master, Monopolise,  Overmaster, Overpower, Repress, Rule, Steer, Tyrannise

_**Domineer**_ Coerce, Control, Govern, Overmaster, Overpower, Rule, Tyrannise

_**Douse**_ Drench, Plunge, Soak

_**Downgrade**_ Debase, Degrade, Demarcate, Demote, Devalue, Humble, Lower

_**Drain**_ Debilitate, Deplete, Devitalise, Diminish, Empty, Enervate, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Impoverish, Incapacitate, Jade, Milk, Reduce, Sap, Tire, Weary

_**Draw**_ Beckon, Engage, Extract, Pull, Tug, Yank

_**Drench**_ Douse, Imbue, Infuse, Saturate, Soak

_**Dress**_ Attire, Clothe, Groom

_**Drill, 1**_ Coach, Cultivate, Develop, Discipline, Edify, Educate, Enlighten, Exercise, Groom, Indoctrinate, Inform, Instruct, School, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Drill, 2**_ Pierce

_**Drive**_ Compel, Encourage, Force, Goad, Impel, Motivate, Propel, Push, Spur, Stimulate, Thrust, Urge

_**Drop**_ Abandon, Discard, Disregard, Ditch, Dump, Eject, Eliminate, Exclude, Expel, Forsake, Jilt, Leave, Reject, Spurn

_**Drown**_ Bury, Deluge, Empty, Engulf, Envelop, Plunge, Sink, Submerge

_**Dull**_ Anaesthetise, Dampen, Deaden, Numb, Quieten

_**Dumbfound**_ Amaze, Astonish, Astound, Baffle, Befuddle, Confound, Daze, Flabbergast, Floor, Perplex, Puzzle, Stagger, Stump, Stun

_**Dump**_ Abandon, Drop, Forsake, Reject

_**Dupe**_ Bamboozle, Beguile, Cheat, Con, Deceive, Defraud, Delude, Fool, Gull, Hoax, Hoodwink, Outwit, Swindle, Trick, Victimise
**E**

_**Ease**_ Aid, Allay, Alleviate, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Comfort, Content, Disburden, Lighten, Mollify, Pacify, Quieten, Relax, Relieve, Sedate, Settle, Smooth, Soothe, Tranquillise

_**Echo**_ Ape, Copy, Mirror, Parrot, Reflect

_**Eclipse, 1**_ Dim, Extinguish, Obscure, Shroud, Veil

_**Eclipse, 2**_ Exceed, Excel, Outdo, Outshine, Overshadow, Surpass, Transcend

_**Edify**_ Apprise, Civilise, Coach, Counsel, Cultivate, Develop, Discipline, Drill, Educate, Elevate, Enlighten, Exercise, Foster, Guide, Improve, Indoctrinate, Inform, Instruct, Nurture, School, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Educate**_ Advise, Apprise, Civilise, Coach, Counsel, Cultivate, Develop, Discipline, Drill, Edify, Elevate, Enlighten, Enrich, Foster, Groom, Guide, Improve, Indoctrinate, Inform, Instruct, Mould, Nurture, Refine, School, Shape, Teach, Tutor, Train

_**Efface, 1**_ Cancel, Destroy, Eradicate, Excise, Expunge, Extirpate, Obliterate, Raze

_**Efface, 2**_ Dim, Humble, Lower

_**Eject**_ Banish, Boot, Disbar, Discharge, Dislodge, Dismiss, Dispossess, Drop, Eliminate, Exclude, Exile, Expel, Extrude, Fire, Oust, Reject, Remove, Sack, Spurn

_**Elate**_ Animate, Boost, Brighten, Cheer, Elevate, Excite, Exhilarate, Gladden, Hearten, Raise, Rouse, Uplift

_**Elbow**_ Bump, Crowd, Hustle, Jab, Jostle, Knock, Nudge, Prod, Push, Shove

_**Elect**_ Appoint, Choose, Designate, Endorse, Pick, Select

_**Electrify**_ Activate, Amaze, Animate, Astonish, Energise, Enliven, Excite, Fire, Galvanise, Inspirit, Invigorate, Jolt, Motivate, Quicken, Rouse, Shock, Startle, Stimulate, Stir, Thrill, Vitalise

_**Elevate, 1**_ Cultivate, Edify, Educate, Empower, Enlighten, Grace, Heighten, Improve, Inform, Instruct, Nurture, Refine, School, Teach

_**Elevate, 2**_ Augment, Aggrandise, Dignify, Distinguish, Ennoble, Exalt, Glorify, Honour, Promote, Raise, Strengthen, Swell, Upgrade, Uplift

_**Elevate, 3**_ Animate, Boost, Brighten, Cheer, Elate, Exalt, Excite, Exhilarate, Hearten, Hoist, Lift, Rouse

_**Eliminate, 1**_ Banish, Disregard, Drop, Eject, Exclude, Expel, Reject

_**Eliminate, 2**_ Annihilate, Destroy, Eradicate, Exterminate, Kill, Murder, Slay, Terminate

_**Elude, 1**_ Avoid, Dodge, Escape, Evade, Flee, Foil, Forestall, Hedge, Outrun, Outwit, Shirk, Shun, Sidestep

_**Elude, 2**_ Baffle, Block, Confound, Frustrate, Puzzle, Stump, Thwart

_**Emancipate**_ Deliver, Discharge, Disencumber, Disengage, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Enfranchise, Free, Liberate, Release, Rescue, Unchain, Unfetter, Unleash, Unshackle, Untie

_**Emasculate**_ Castrate, Cripple, Debilitate, Disempower, Enervate, Impoverish, Unman, Weaken

_**Embarrass**_ Discomfort, Discompose, Fluster, Humiliate, Shame

_**Embattle**_ Challenge, Combat, Confront

_**Embed**_ Plant, Root

_**Embitter**_ Aggravate, Alienate, Disaffect, Disillusion, Envenom, Poison, Sour

_**Emblazon, 1**_ Adorn, Decorate, Ornament

_**Emblazon, 2**_ Extol, Glorify, Laud, Praise, Proclaim, Trumpet

_**Embolden**_ Animate, Assure, Cheer, Comfort, Console, Encourage, Fire, Fortify, Hearten, Incite, Inflame, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Nerve, Rally, Reassure, Rouse, Stiffen, Stimulate, Stir, Strengthen, Sustain, Vitalise

_**Embrace, 1**_ Caress, Clasp, Clinch, Clutch, Cuddle, Encircle, Enclasp, Enclose, Encompass, Enfold, Envelop, Enwrap, Grab, Grasp, Hold, Hug, Nuzzle, Press, Seize, Squeeze, Swathe, Wrap

_**Embrace, 2**_ Accept, Admit, Adopt, Enjoin, Espouse, Incorporate, Welcome

_**Embroil**_ Compromise, Confound, Disturb, Enmesh, Ensnare, Entangle, Implicate, Involve, Muddle, Snare

_**Emend**_ Adapt, Amend, Censor, Correct, Improve, Polish

_**Employ**_ Appoint, Contract, Deploy, Engage, Enlist, Occupy, Recruit, Retain, Use, Utilise

_**Empower**_ Arm, Authorise, Capacitate, Commission, Delegate, Elevate, Enable, Entitle, License, Permit, Sanction

_**Empty**_ Deplete, Drain, Drown, Exhaust

_**Emulate**_ Copy, Follow, Imitate, Mimic

_**Enable**_ Authorise, Commission, Delegate, Entitle, Facilitate, License, Permit, Qualify, Sanction

_**Enamour**_ Allure, Arrest, Attract, Beguile, Bewitch, Captivate, Charm, Delight, Enchant, Endear, Engage, Enrapture, Enthral, Entrance, Fascinate, Mesmerise, Spellbind, Win

_**Enchant**_ Allure, Arrest, Attract, Beguile, Bewitch, Captivate, Catch, Charm, Delight, Enamour, Endear, Engage, Enrapture, Enthral, Entrance, Fascinate, Hold, Mesmerise, Mystify, Ravish, Spellbind, Win

_**Encircle**_ Besiege, Circle, Circumscribe, Confine, Cuddle, Embrace, Enclose, Encompass, Enfold, Entrap, Envelop, Enwrap, Grasp, Hug, Surround, Wreathe

_**Enclasp**_ Embrace

_**Enclose**_ Circle, Circumscribe, Confine, Contain, Embrace, Encircle, Enwrap, Enfold, Envelope, Hold, Hug, Pen, Shroud, Surround, Swathe, Wrap

_**Encompass**_ Besiege, Circle, Circumscribe, Contain, Control, Cover, Embrace, Encircle, Enclose, Enfold, Engulf, Envelop, Enwrap, Embrace, Hold, Hug, Include, Incorporate, Involve, Subsume, Surround, Swathe, Wrap

_**Encounter**_ Confront, Engage, Face, Fight

_**Encourage**_ Abet, Advise, Advocate, Aid, Animate, Applaud, Arouse, Assist, Assure, Augment, Back, Befriend, Bolster, Boost, Champion, Cheer, Comfort, Console, Cultivate, Drive, Embolden, Enhearten, Enthuse, Favour, Feed, Fire, Fortify, Forward, Foster, Fuel, Further, Galvanise, Goad, Hearten, Help, Incite, Inflame, Influence, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Lift, Motivate, Nerve, Nourish, Nurse, Nurture, Patronise, Persuade, Prod, Promote, Rally, Reassure, Revive, Rouse, Spur, Stimulate, Stir, Stoke, Strengthen, Succour, Support, Sustain, Uphold, Urge, Vitalise, Will

_**Encumber**_ Bind, Burden, Chain, Clog, Compromise, Confine, Constrain, Constrict, Contain, Cramp, Curb, Delay, Enmesh, Enslave, Ensnare, Entangle, Fetter, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Implicate, Inconvenience, Involve, Manacle, Obstruct, Oppress, Overload, Restrain, Restrict, Retard,  Saddle, Shackle, Tie, Trammel

_**Endanger**_ Ambush, Compromise, Imperil, Implicate, Terrorise, Threaten

_**Endear**_ Attract, Bind, Captivate, Charm, Enamour, Enchant, Engage, Enrapture, Enthrall, Entrance

_**Endorse**_ Abet, Advocate, Affirm, Approve, Authorise, Back, Confirm, Elect, Entitle, Favour, Permit, Ratify, Recommend, Sanction, Support, Sustain, Vindicate, Warrant

_**Endow**_ Award, Enrich, Favour, Furnish

_**Endure**_ Abide, Bear, Suffer, Support, Tolerate, Weather, Withstand

_**Energise**_ Activate, Animate, Arouse, Electrify, Engage, Enliven, Generate, Goad, Hearten, Inspirit, Instigate, Invigorate, Motivate, Quicken, Refresh, Regenerate, Rouse, Stimulate, Stir, Spur, Vitalise

_**Enervate**_ Break, Cripple, Debilitate, Demoralise, Devitalise, Disable, Dishearten, Dismay, Dispirit, Drain, Emasculate, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Impoverish, Incapacitate, Jade, Paralyse, Reduce, Restrict, Sap, Tire, Weaken

_**Enfeeble**_ Break, Debilitate, Deplete, Deprive, Devitalise, Disable, Diminish, Drain, Enervate, Exhaust, Fatigue, Incapacitate, Jade, Paralyse, Restrict, Sap, Tire, Undercut, Undermine, Unhinge, Unnerve, Weaken

_**Enfold**_ Circle, Circumbscribe, Clasp, Cuddle, Embrace, Encircle, Enclose, Encompass, Engulf, Envelop, Enwrap, Hold, Hug, Shroud, Surround, Swathe, Wrap, Wreathe

_**Enforce**_ Compel, Constrain, Obligate, Pressurise, Prosecute, Urge

_**Enfranchise**_ Capacitate, Discharge, Disencumber, Disenthrall, Emancipate,  Free, Liberate, Release, Unchain, Unfetter, Unshackle

_**Engage, 1**_ Attract, Allure, Arrest, Beguile, Betroth, Captivate, Charm, Delight, Divert, Draw, Enamour, Enchant, Encounter, Endear, Energise, Engross, Enrapture, Enthral, Entrance, Fascinate, Grip, Hold, Hook, Hypnotise, Interest, Involve, Mesmerise

_**Engage, 2**_ Appoint, Bind, Commission, Commit, Contract, Employ, Enlist, Enrol, Obligate, Occupy, Recruit, Retain, Utilise

_**Engineer**_ Control, Manipulate, Manouevre, Work

_**Engross**_ Arrest, Captivate, Engage, Engulf, Entrance, Envelop, Fascinate, Fixate, Grip, Hold, Interest, Involve, Monopolise, Occupy, Rivet, Spellbind

_**Engulf**_ Arrest, Consume, Deluge, Drown, Encompass, Enfold, Engross, Envelop, Hold, Involve, Overwhelm, Preoccupy, Swamp

_**Enhearten**_ Boost, Cheer, Comfort, Encourage, Enthuse, Fire, Galvanise, Generate, Hearten, Inspire, Inspirit

_**Enjoin**_ Coerce, Conciliate, Embrace, Include, Incorporate

_**Enkindle**_ Arouse, Awaken, Excite, Fire, Generate, Ignite, Incite, Inflame, Inspire, Invigorate, Kindle, Provoke

_**Enlarge**_ Augment

_**Enlighten**_ Acquaint, Advise, Apprise, Civilise, Coach, Counsel, Cultivate, Develop, Discipline, Drill, Edify, Educate, Elevate, Foster, Guide, Improve, Inform, Instruct, Nurture, School, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Enlist**_ Appoint, Commission, Employ, Engage, Obtain, Procure, Recruit, Retain

_**Enliven**_ Activate, Amuse, Animate, Arouse,  Awaken, Brighten, Cheer, Electrify, Energise, Excite, Exhilarate, Fire, Freshen, Generate, Gladden, Hearten, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Light, Motivate, Quicken, Refresh, Restore, Revive, Rouse, Stimulate, Titivate, Vitalise, Waken

_**Enmesh**_ Catch, Embroil, Encumber, Ensnare, Entangle, Entrap, Implicate, Involve, Snare, Trammel, Trap

_**Ennoble**_ Aggrandise, Dignify, Elevate, Entitle, Exalt, Glorify, Honour

_**Enrage**_ Aggravate, Impassion, Incense, Incite, Inflame, Infuriate, Madden, Outrage, Provoke

_**Enrapture**_ Beguile, Bewitch, Captivate, Charm, Delight, Enamour, Enchant, Endear, Engage, Entertain, Enthral, Entrance, Fascinate, Hypnotise, Mesmerise, Ravish, Spellbind, Thrill

_**Enrich, 1**_ Adorn, Award, Beautify, Bedeck, Deck, Decorate, Favour, Festoon, Furnish, Ornament, Reward

_**Enrich, 2**_ Cultivate, Educate, Endow

_**Enrol**_ Appoint, Engage

_**Enshrine**_ Adore, Adulate, Cherish, Consecrate, Conserve, Honour, Idolise, Immortalise, Prize, Treasure, Value, Venerate, Worship

_**Enslave**_ Bind, Chain, Confine, Encumber, Fetter, Hold, Manacle, Pinion, Shackle

_**Ensnare**_ Ambush, Capture, Catch, Confound, Deceive, Decoy, Encumber, Enmesh, Entangle, Embroil, Hijack, Hook, Implicate, Induce, Involve, Lure, Nab, Net, Seduce, Snare, Trammel, Trap

_**Entangle**_ Catch, Confuse, Embroil, Encumber, Enmesh, Ensnare, Implicate, Involve, Muddle, Net, Snare, Trammel, Trap

_**Entertain**_ Amuse, Delight, Divert, Enrapture, Host, Intrigue, Regale

_**Enthral**_ Beguile, Bewitch, Captivate, Charm, Delight, Enamour, Enchant, Endear, Engage, Enrapture, Entrance, Fascinate, Hypnotise, Intrigue, Mesmerise, Rivet, Spellbind

_**Enthuse**_ Encourage, Enhearten, Excite, Rally

_**Entice**_ Allure, Attract, Beckon, Beguile, Cajole, Coax, Court, Decoy, Entrap, Fascinate, Induce, Inveigle, Lure, Persuade, Persue, Seduce, Tempt, Woo

_**Entitle**_ Authorise, Delegate, Empower, Enable, Endorse, Ennoble, License, Permit, Qualify, Sanction, Warrant

_**Entrance**_ Beguile, Bewitch, Captivate, Charm, Compel, Delight, Enamour, Enchant, Endear, Engross, Enthral, Enrapture, Fascinate, Hold, Hypnotise, Involve, Mesmerise, Ravish, Spellbind

_**Entrap**_ Abduct, Bait, Bamboozle, Con, Deceive, Decoy, Entice, Hoax, Hook, Induce, Inveigle, Lure, Net, Seduce, Snare, Trick

_**Entreat**_ Beg, Beseech, Conjure, Implore, Importune, Petition, Solicit, Urge

_**Entrust**_ Consign, Credit

_**Entwine (PL)**_ Join, Link, Tie

_**Envelop**_ Absorb, Circle, Circumbscribe, Clasp, Consume, Deluge, Drown, Embrace, Encircle, Enclose, Encompass, Enfold, Engulf, Engross, Enwrap, Hold, Hug, Overwhelm, Shroud, Surround, Swamp, Swathe, Wrap

_**Envenom**_ Alienate, Disaffect, Embitter, Poison, Sour

_**Enwrap**_ Clasp, Embrace, Encircle, Enclose, Encompass, Enfold, Envelop, Hold, Shroud, Swathe, Wrap

_**Equal**_ Match

_**Equalise**_ Balance

_**Equip**_ Accommodate, Arm, Furnish, Prepare

_**Eradicate**_ Abolish, Annihilate, Banish, Cancel, Destroy, Efface, Eliminate, Excise, Expunge, Exterminate, Extinguish, Extirpate, Kill, Obliterate, Raze

_**Erode**_ Crumble, Dissolve

_**Escape**_ Avoid, Dodge, Elude, Evade, Flee, Frustrate, Outrun, Shirk, Shun

_**Escort**_ Accompany, Attend, Chaperone, Court, Defend, Guard, Guide, Lead, Safeguard

_**Espouse**_ Accept, Adopt, Back, Embrace, Marry, Support, Wed, Welcome

_**Esteem**_ Admire, Respect, Revere, Value

_**Estimate**_ Analyse, Appraise, Assess, Calculate, Examine, Gauge, Measure, Value

_**Evacuate**_ Discard, Discharge, Dislodge, Dispossess, Eject, Exile, Expel, Oust, Remove

_**Evade**_ Avoid, Dodge, Elude, Escape, Flee, Outrun, Parry, Shirk, Shun, Sidestep, Stall

_**Evaluate**_ Analyse, Appraise, Assess, Consider, Contemplate, Estimate, Gauge, Measure, Weigh

_**Evoke**_ Beckon, Call, Conjure, Rouse, Summon

_**Exacerbate**_ Aggravate

_**Exalt**_ Acclaim, Adore, Adulate, Aggrandise, Beatify, Boost, Compliment, Deify, Dignify, Elevate, Ennoble, Glorify, Hail, Hearten, Heighten, Honour, Idolise, Lift, Praise, Promote, Raise, Salute, Strengthen, Swell

_**Examine**_ Analyse, Compute, Consider, Contemplate, Disect, Estimate, Gauge, Peruse, Read, Scan, Scrutinise, Study, Test, Weigh

_**Exasperate**_ Aggravate, Annoy, Antagonise, Incense, Infuriate, Irritate, Provoke, Weary

_**Exceed**_ Better, Eclipse, Excel, Outdo,  Outshine, Surpass, Transcend

_**Excel**_ Eclipse, Exceed

_**Excise**_ Annihilate, Cancel, Destroy, Dim, Efface, Eradicate, Extirpate, Obliterate, Remove

_**Excite**_ Animate, Arouse, Astonish, Awaken, Boost, Brighten, Captivate, Cheer, Delight, Elate, Electrify, Elevate, Enkindle, Enliven, Enthuse, Exhilarate, Fan, Fire, Fluster, Galvanise, Hearten, Impassion, Incite, Infect, Inflame, Inspire, Inspirit, Intoxicate, Invigorate, Jolt, Kindle, Motivate, Quicken, Provoke, Rouse, Shock, Spark, Startle, Stimulate, Stoke, Strengthen, Thrill, Titillate, Uplift, Vitalise, Waken, Warm

_**Exclude**_ Ban, Banish, Bar, Boycott, Censor, Debar, Disallow, Disbar, Disregard, Disqualify, Drop, Eject, Eliminate, Exempt, Expel, Forbid, Ignore, Obstruct, Ostracise, Outlaw, Prohibit, Refuse, Reject, Spurn

_**Exculpate**_ Absolve, Exonerate, Forgive, Liberate, Pardon

_**Excuse**_ Acquit, Clear, Condone, Exempt, Exonerate, Forgive, Pardon, Spare, Vindicate

_**Execute**_ Annihilate, Destroy, Exterminate, Finish, Impale, Kill, Lynch, Murder, Shoot, Slay, Stone, Terminate

_**Exempt**_ Absolve, Acquit, Exclude, Excuse, Spare

_**Exercise**_ Drill, Edify, Improve

_**Exhaust**_ Debilitate, Deplete, Devitalise, Diminish, Disable, Drain, Empty, Enervate, Enfeeble, Fatigue, Impoverish, Incapacitate, Jade, Milk, Reduce, Sap, Tire, Unhinge, Weaken, Weary

_**Exhilarate**_ Animate, Boost, Brighten, Delight, Elate, Elevate, Enliven, Excite, Fire, Gladden, Hearten, Inflame, Inspire, Inspirit, Intoxicate, Invigorate, Lift,  Quicken, Raise, Refresh, Revitalise, Rouse, Stimulate, Thrill, Uplift, Vitalise

_**Exhort**_ Force, Goad, Harangue, Harass, Impel, Incite, Persuade, Rally

_**Exile**_ Banish, Boycott, Dismiss, Displace, Dispossess, Eject, Evacuate, Ostracise, Oust

_**Exonerate**_ Absolve, Acquit, Clear, Discharge, Exculpate, Excuse, Forgive, Liberate, Pardon, Purge, Purify, Release, Vindicate

_**Expand**_ Boost, Distend, Inflate

_**Expel**_ Banish, Discard, Discharge, Dislodge, Dismiss, Dispossess, Drop, Eject, Eliminate, Evacuate, Exclude, Extrude, Fire, Impel, Ostracise, Oust, Propel, Reject, Spurn

_**Exploit**_ Abuse, Manipulate, Misuse, Swindle, Use

_**Expose**_ Accuse, Confute, Detect, Rumble, Shame, Skin, Strip, Uncover, Unmask, Unveil

_**Expropriate**_ Deprive, Disposses

_**Expunge**_ Annihilate, Cancel, Destroy, Efface, Erradicate, Extirpate, Obliterate

_**Exterminate**_ Annihilate, Butcher, Destroy, Eliminate, Eradicate, Execute, Finish, Kill, Massacre, Obliterate, Remove, Slaughter

_**Extinguish**_ Annihilate, Cloud, Eclipse, Eradicate, Obscure, Smother, Strangle, Suppress

_**Extirpate**_ Annihilate, Cancel, Destroy, Efface, Eradicate, Excise, Expunge, Obliterate

_**Extol**_ Applaud, Compliment, Emblazon, Glorify, Laud, Praise, Proclaim, Trumpet

_**Extort**_ Compel

_**Extract**_ Draw, Pull

_**Extrude**_ Eject, Expel
**F**

_**Face**_ Confront, Encounter

_**Facilitate**_ Enable

_**Familiarise**_ Accustom, Acquaint, Coach, Habituate, Instruct, School, Season, Train

_**Fan**_ Agitate, Arouse, Excite, Provoke, Rouse, Stimulate

_**Fascinate**_ Allure, Arrest, Attract, Beguile, Bewitch, Captivate, Charm, Compel, Dazzle, Delight, Enamour, Enchant, Engage, Engross, Enrapture, Enthral, Entice, Entrance, Hold, Hypnotise, Influence, Interest, Intrigue, Mesmerise, Rivet, Tantalise

_**Father**_ Foster, Mother, Parent, Raise, Rear

_**Fatigue**_ Debilitate, Deplete, Deprive, Devitalise, Diminish, Drain, Enervate, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Harrass, Incapacitate, Jade, Sap, Tire, Unhinge, Weaken, Weary

_**Favour**_ Abet, Accommodate, Advocate, Affirm, Aid, Approve, Assist, Authorise, Aver, Back, Befriend, Boost, Champion, Confirm, Encourage, Endorse, Endow, Enrich, Forward, Foster, Grace, Gratify, Help, Honour, Indulge, Oblige, Pamper, Patronise, Promote, Ratify, Recommend, Reward, Sanction, Spoil, Strengthen, Support, Treat

_**Faze**_ Agitate, Baffle, Bewilder, Bother, Confuse, Daze, Dazzle, Disturb, Flummox, Fluster, Jumble, Muddle, Mystify, Perplex, Perturb, Puzzle, Unsettle

_**Feed**_ Augment, Bolster, Encourage, Foster, Fuel, Nourish, Nurture, Strengthen, Sustain

_**Felicitate**_ Compliment, Congratulate

_**Festoon**_ Adorn, Beautify, Bedeck, Deck, Decorate, Enrich, Ornament

_**Fetter**_ Bind, Chain, Confine, Constrain, Constrict, Curb, Encumber, Enslave, Hamper, Hold, Manacle, Pinion, Restrain, Restrict, Shackle, Tie, Trammel

_**Fiddle**_ Deceive, Swindle

_**Fight**_ Assault, Attack, Battle, Box, Challenge, Combat, Encounter, Hit

_**Filch**_ Appropriate, Misuse, Nick, Pilfer, Pinch, Purloin, Rob, Steal, Swipe

_**Fill, 1**_ Imbue, Replenish, Sate, Satiate, Satisfy, Suffuse, Swell

_**Fill, 2**_ Block, Bung, Impregnate, Plug, Stop, Stuff

_**Finish, 1**_ Annihilate, Defeat, Destroy, Execute, Exterminate, Rout, Ruin, Terminate

_**Finish, 2**_ Complete

_**Fire, 1**_ Animate, Arouse, Awaken, Blast, Cheer, Electrify, Embolden, Encourage, Enhearten, Enkindle, Enliven, Excite, Exhilarate, Fuel, Galvanise, Generate, Gladden, Hearten, Ignite, Inflame, Infuriate, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Jolt, Kindle, Launch, Light, Motivate, Provoke, Rouse, Quicken, Shock, Snoot, Stimulate, Stoke, Strengthen, Thrill, Trigger, Waken, Vitalise

_**Fire, 2**_ Banish, Discharge, Dislodge, Dismiss, Dispossess, Eject, Expel, Oust, Remove, Sack

_**Fix, 1**_ Affix, Anchor, Bind, Bond, Chain, Peg, Pin, Secure, Tie, Wedge

_**Fix, 2**_ Amend, Mend, Repair

_**Fixate**_ Captivate, Engross, Mesmerise

_**Flabbergast**_ Amaze, Astonish, Astound, Confound, Daze, Dazzle, Dumbfound, Shock, Stagger, Stun, Surprise

_**Flagellate**_ Beat, Birch, Cane, Castigate, Flog, Lash, Spank, Strap, Tan, Thrash, Whip

_**Flail**_ Beat, Thrash

_**Flatten**_ Bulldoze, Demolish, Floor, Knock, Raze, Squash, Trample

_**Flatter**_ Beguile, Butter, Cajole, Charm, Coax, Compliment, Deceive, Humour, Inveigle, Pet

_**Flay**_ Blast, Peel, Skin, Uncover

_**Flee**_ Dodge, Elude, Escape, Evade, Leave, Outrun

_**Fleece**_ Blackmail, Cheat, Defraud, Diddle, Ransack, Rob, Skin, Strip, Swindle

_**Flick**_ Flip, Hit, Jab, Peck, Rap, Tap, Toss, Touch

_**Fling**_ Chuck, Pitch, Propel, Sling, Throw, Toss

_**Flip**_ Flick, Snap, Throw, Toss, Twist

_**Flog**_ Beat, Belt, Birch, Bludgeon, Cane, Castigate, Chastise, Flagellate, Hammer, Hit, Lambast, Lash, Punch, Rap, Scourge, Slap, Slug, Smack, Smite, Sock, Strap, Tan, Thrash, Trounce, Wallop, Whack, Whip

_**Floor, 1**_ Amaze, Astonish, Astound, Baffle, Bewilder, Confound, Deck, Defeat, Discomfit, Disconcert, Dumbfound, Perplex, Puzzle, Stump, Throw

_**Floor, 2**_ Beat, Conquer, Defeat, Demolish, Fell, Flatten, Overthrow, Raze

_**Flummox**_ Baffle, Bemuse, Bewilder, Confound, Confuse, Daze, Faze, Stump, Perplex, Puzzle

_**Fluster**_ Agitate, Bother, Confuse, Discomfit, Discompose, Disconcert, Distress, Disturb, Dizzy, Embarrass, Faze, Hassle, Hurry, Panic, Perturb, Rattle, Ruffle, Unsettle, Unnerve, Upset, Vex

_**Focus**_ Centre, Concentrate, Direct, Ground

_**Foil, 1**_ Baffle, Confound, Elude, Frustrate, Outwit, Puzzle, Thwart, Parry

_**Foil, 2**_ Defeat, Nullify, Stop, Stump

_**Follow, 1**_ Accompany, Chase, Pursue, Stalk, Track, Trail

_**Follow, 2**_ Emulate, Serve

_**Fondle**_ Caress, Cuddle, Grope, Hug, Manipulate, Maul, Pat, Paw, Pet, Stroke

_**Fool**_ Bamboozle, Beguile, Bluff, Cheat, Con, Deceive, Defraud, Delude, Diddle, Dupe, Gull, Hoax, Hoodwink, Kid, Mislead, Outwit, Tease, Trick

_**Forbid**_ Ban, Bar, Exclude, Debar, Disallow, Inhibit, Interdict, Outlaw, Preclude, Prohibit, Proscribe

_**Force**_ Compel, Drive, Exhort, Hustle, Impel, Obligate, Press, Pressure, Pressurise, Push, Thrust, Urge, Wrench

_**Forestall**_ Baffle, Block, Elude, Frustrate, Hinder, Parry, Stop, Stump, Thwart

_**Forgive**_ Absolve, Acquit, Condone, Exculpate, Excuse, Exonerate, Pardon

_**Forsake**_ Abandon, Betray, Desert, Discard, Ditch, Divorce, Drop, Dump, Jilt, Leave, Relinquish, Renounce, Surrender

_**Forward**_ Abet, Advocate, Aid, Assist, Boost, Champion, Encourage, Favour, Further, Help, Patronise, Promote, Push, Spur, Strengthen, Succour, Support, Upgrade, Uphold, Urge

_**Forewarn**_ Alert, Warn

_**Fortify, 1**_ Barricade, Harden, Inure, Protect, Reinforce, Secure, Strengthen, Support, Toughen

_**Fortify, 2**_ Cheer, Embolden, Encourage, Hearten, Invigorate, Reassure, Sustain

_**Foster**_ Abet, Accommodate, Aid, Boost, Coach, Cultivate, Develop, Discipline, Edify, Educate, Encourage, Enlighten, Father, Favour, Feed, Help, Mother, Nourish, Nurse, Nurture, Raise, Rear, Support, Sustain, Teach

_**Foul**_ Besmear, Contaminate, Defile, Dirty,  Pollute, Smear, Soil, Stain, Taint

_**Fracture**_ Break, Crack, Splinter, Split

_**Fragment**_ Break, Crumble, Disunite, Shatter, Splinter, Split

_**Free**_ Clear, Discharge, Deliver, Disencumber, Disengage, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Emancipate, Enfranchise, Liberate, Pardon, Redeem, Relieve, Release, Rescue, Unburden, Unchain, Undo, Unfetter, Unleash, Unshackle, Untie

_**Freeze, 1**_ Numb, Refrigerate

_**Freeze, 2**_ Arrest, Immobilise, Inactivate, Paralyse, Petrify, Stun

_**Freshen**_ Enliven, Galvanise, Invigorate, Refresh, Restore, Revitalise, Revive, Rouse, Stimulate, Titivate, Uplift

_**Fret**_ Aggravate, Agitate, Annoy, Badger, Bother, Bug, Distress, Disturb, Perturb, Pester, Provoke, Rile, Ruffle, Tease, Trouble, Upset, Vex

_**Frighten**_ Affright, Alarm, Appal, Bully, Deter, Disconcert, Haunt, Horrify, Intimidate, Menace, Panic, Petrify, Scare, Shock, Spook, Startle, Terrify, Terrorise

_**Frisk**_ Foil, Check, Inspect, Search

_**Frustrate**_ Aggravate, Baffle, Bedevil, Confound, Confront, Cripple, Defeat, Disappoint, Elude, Escape, Foil, Forestall, Halt, Harass, Hinder, Inhibit, Neutralise, Stultify, Torment

_**Fuddle**_ Bemuse, Confuse, Intoxicate

_**Fuel**_ Augment, Bolster, Charge, Encourage, Feed, Fire, Incite, Inflame, Nurture, Stoke, Strengthen, Sustain

_**Furnish**_ Award, Endue, Decorate, Endow, Enrich, Equip

_**Further**_ Abet, Advocate, Aid, Assist, Boost, Champion, Encourage, Forward, Help, Patronise, Promote, Push, Spur, Strengthen, Succour, Support, Thrust, Upgrade

_**Fuse**_ Bond, Join

_**Fuss**_ Bother, Niggle
**G**

_**Gag**_ Block, Choke, Curb, Hinder, Muffle, Mute, Muzzle, Quieten, Repress, Restrain, Silence, Stifle, Suppress, Throttle

_**Galvanise**_ Activate, Animate, Arouse, Awaken, Animate, Electrify, Encourage, Enhearten, Excite, Fire, Freshen, Generate, Jolt, Incite, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Motivate, Move, Provoke, Quicken, Rouse, Shock, Spur, Startle, Stimulate, Stir, Thrill, Vitalise, Waken

_**Gash**_ Cleave, Cut, Gouge, Incise, Lacerate, Slash, Slit, Tear, Wound

_**Gauge**_ Appraise, Assess, Consider, Contemplate, Estimate, Evaluate, Examine, Judge, Measure, Monitor, Rank, Rate, Weigh

_**Generate**_ Activate, Agitate, Arouse, Awaken, Beget, Energise, Enhearten, Enkindle, Enliven, Fire, Galvanise, Incite, Inflame, Inspire, Interest, Intrigue, Invigorate, Kindle, Move, Prompt, Provoke, Quicken, Raise, Revive, Rouse, Spark, Spur, Stimulate, Stir, Trigger, Vitalise, Waken

_**Gladden**_ Amuse, Brighten, Cheer, Comfort, Content, Delight, Elate, Enliven, Exhilarate, Gratify, Hearten, Jolly, Lighten, Please

_**Glorify**_ Acclaim, Aggrandise, Applaud, Bless, Dignify, Distinguish, Elevate, Emblazon, Ennoble, Exalt, Extol, Hail, Honour, Idolise, Laud, Praise, Proclaim, Revere, Sanctify, Toast, Worship

_**Goad**_ Abet, Annoy, Arouse, Badger, Drive, Encourage, Energise, Exhort, Harass,  Hasten, Hound, Hurry, Impel, Incite, Influence, Motivate, Persuade, Press, Pressure, Prod, Prompt, Propel, Push, Quicken, Rush, Spur, Stimulate, Sting, Tease, Urge

_**Gouge**_ Cleave, Cut, Gash, Hack, Incise, Knife, Lacerate, Maul, Pick, Slash, Slit, Split, Tear, Wound

_**Govern**_ Command, Conduct, Control, Direct, Discipline, Dominate, Domineer, Guide, Lead, Manage, Master, Order, Rule, Steer

_**Grab**_ Capture, Catch, Clutch, Embrace, Grasp, Grip, Pluck, Pull, Seize, Snatch, Tug, Wrench, Wrest

_**Grace**_ Adorn, Beautify, Dignify, Distinguish, Elevate, Favour

_**Grade**_ Brand, Categorise, Class, Classify, Rank, Rate, Value

_**Grasp**_ Clutch, Embrace, Encircle, Grab, Grip, Seize

_**Gratify**_ Amuse, Content, Delight, Favour, Gladden, Humour, Indulge, Please, Pleasure, Satisfy

_**Greet**_ Acknolwedge, Address, Approach, Compliment, Hail, Receive, Recognise, Salute, Welcome

_**Grill**_ Cross-examine, Interrogate, Question, Quiz

_**Grip, 1**_ Clasp, Clutch, Grab, Grasp

_**Grip, 2**_ Engage, Engross, Hold, Involve, Mesmerise, Seize, Spellbind

_**Groom**_ Brush, Coach, Dress, Drill, Educate, Instruct, Nurture, Prepare, Prime, Sophisticate, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Grope**_ Fondle, Maul, Paw

_**Ground**_ Balance, Centre, Focus, Level, Neautralise, Plant, Regulate, Root, Secure, Settle, Stabilise, Steady

_**Guard**_ Defend, Escort, Safeguard, Secure, Shelter, Shield, Protect

_**Guide, 1**_ Advise, Coach, Counsel, Direct, Edify, Educate, Enlighten, Govern, Help, Improve, Influence, Inform, Instruct, Manage, Manoeuvre, Nurture, Operate, Rule, School, Shepherd, Steer, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Guide, 2**_ Conduct, Escort, Precede, Lead, Shepherd, Usher

_**Gull**_ Bamboozle, Cheat, Con, Delude, Dupe, Fool, Hoax, Hoodwink, Kid, Mislead, Outwit, Swindle, Trick
**H**

_**Habituate**_ Accustom, Condition, Familiarise, Season

_**Hack**_ Chop, Cleave, Cut, Gouge, Lacerate, Mutilate, Slash, Wound

_**Hail**_ Acclaim, Acknowledge, Address, Applaud, Cheer, Exalt, Glorify, Greet, Honour, Praise, Salute, Welcome

_**Hallow**_ Anoint, Bless, Praise, Sanctify

_**Halt**_ Arrest, Block, Confront, Curb, Frustrate, Immobilise, Impede, Obstruct, Paralyse, Restrain, Stall, Stop

_**Hammer**_ Bang, Batter, Beat, Belt, Clobber, Crush, Flog, Hit, Knock, Pound, Pummel, Punch, Slug, Sock, Spank, Strike, Thump, Wallop, Whack

_**Hamper**_ Ban, Bar, Block, Burden, Chain, Clog, Confine, Constrain, Constrict, Cramp, Curb, Deter, Disrupt, Encumber, Fetter, Handicap, Hinder, Impair, Impede, Inconvenience, Limit, Obstruct, Oppress, Overload, Restrain, Restrict, Retard, Saddle, Stultify, Thwart, Tie, Trammel

_**Handicap**_ Burden, Clog, Cramp, Curb, Encumber, Hamper, Hinder, Impair, Impede, Inconvenience, Limit, Obstruct, Overload, Restrict, Retard, Saddle, Trammel

_**Harangue**_ Abuse, Exhort, Lash, Lecture, Torment

_**Harass**_ Aggravate, Agitate, Annoy, Antagonise, Badger, Bait, Bedevil, Besiege, Bombard, Bother, Browbeat, Bully, Chide, Criticise, Disturb, Exhort, Fatigue, Frustrate, Goad, Harry, Hassle, Heckle, Hector, Henpeck, Hound, Intimidate, Irritate, Nag, Needle, Oppress, Perplex, Persecute, Pester,  Plague, Provoke, Taunt, Tease, Tire, Torment, Trouble, Upset, Vex, Worry

_**Harbour**_ Hold, Protect, Shield

_**Harden**_ Fortify, Inure, Reinforce, Steel, Stiffen, Strengthen, Toughen

_**Harm**_ Abuse, Assault, Break, Damage, Hurt, Impair, Injure, Maltreat, Mar, Mistreat, Molest, Trouble, Wound, Wrong

_**Harmonise**_ Align, Heal, Compose, Reconcile, Settle, Soothe

_**Harry**_ Annoy, Badger, Bedevil, Besiege, Bug, Despoil, Disturb, Harass, Hassle, Hound, Nag, Oppress, Persecute, Pester, Plague, Pursue, Tease, Torment, Trouble, Vex

_**Hassle**_ Aggravate, Agitate, Annoy, Antagonise, Badger, Bait, Bedevil, Besiege, Bother, Bug, Fluster, Harass, Harry, Hound, Nag, Niggle, Pester, Plague, Ruffle, Tease, Torment, Trouble, Vex, Worry

_**Hasten**_ Accelerate, Goad, Hurry, Hustle, Press, Push, Rush, Quicken, Urge

_**Haunt**_ Curse, Disturb, Frighten, Trouble, Urge, Worry

_**Hawk, 1**_ Attack, Hunt

_**Hawk, 2**_ Prostitute

_**Heal, 1**_ Harmonise, Reconcile, Settle, Soothe

_**Heal, 2**_ Cure, Help, Mend, Regenerate, Remedy, Repair, Restore, Treat

_**Hearten**_ Animate, Assure, Boost, Brighten, Cheer, Comfort, Console, Elate, Elevate, Embolden, Encourage, Energise, Enhearten, Enliven, Exalt, Excite, Exhilarate, Fire, For tify, Gladden, Inflame, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Jolly, Lift, Lighten, Nerve, Raise, Rally, Reassure, Revitalise, Revive, Rouse, Stimulate, Stir, Strengthen, Sustain, Uplift, Vitalise

_**Heckle**_ Badger, Bait, Disrupt, Harass, Hector, Jeer, Jibe, Pester, Ridicule, Taunt

_**Hector**_ Aggravate, Badger, Browbeat, Bully, Chide, Criticise, Harass, Heckle, Henpeck, Intimidate, Jeer, Nag, Pester, Plague, Provoke, Scold, Threaten, Torment, Worry

_**Hedge**_ Circumbscribe, Elude, Limit, Shirk

_**Heighten**_ Augment, Boost, Elevate, Exalt, Lift, Raise, Strengthen, Swell

_**Help**_ Abet, Aid, Alleviate, Assist, Back, Befriend, Boost, Encourage, Favour, Forward, Foster, Further, Guide, Heal, Nurse, Patronise, Promote, Relieve, Remedy, Restore, Serve, Strengthen, Succour, Support, Tutor

_**Henpeck**_ Bully, Browbeat, Chide, Criticise, Crowd, Harass, Hector, Intimidate, Nag, Niggle, Pester, Scold, Torment

_**Hijack**_ Capture, Ensnare, Kidnap, Pluck, Seize, Snatch, Steal, Terrorise, Threaten

_**Hinder**_ Annoy, Bar, Block, Burden, Check, Clog, Cramp, Cripple, Curb, Debar, Delay, Deter, Detain, Disable, Discourage, Encumber, Forestall, Frustrate, Gag, Hamper, Handicap, Impair, Impede, Inconvenience, Mar, Obstruct, Oppress, Overload, Restrain, Restrict, Retard, Saddle, Thwart, Trammel, Wing

_**Hit**_ Assault, Bang, Bash, Bat, Batter, Battle, Beat, Belt, Box, Clip, Clobbber, Clout, Crown, Cudgel, Cuff, Damage, Deck, Fight, Flick, Flog, Hammer, Knock, Punch, Rap, Slap, Slug, Smack, Smite, Sock, Strike, Swat, Thump, Wallop, Whack, Zap

_**Hoax**_ Bamboozle, Bluff, Cheat, Con, Deceive, Defraud, Delude, Diddle, Dupe, Entrap, Fool, Gull, Kid, Mislead, Outwit, Swindle, Trap, Trick

_**Hog**_ Appropriate, Hold, Monopolise

_**Hoist**_ Elevate, Lift, Raise, Uplift, Upraise

_**Hold, 1**_ Carry, Clasp, Clutch, Cradle, Cuddle, Cup, Embrace, Encompass, Enfold, Engulf, Envelop, Enwrap, Grip, Hug, Shoulder, Subsume, Support

_**Hold, 2**_ Arrest, Bind, Capture, Chain, Confine, Contain, Curb, Detain, Enclose, Enslave, Fetter, Harbour, Hog, Imprison, Manacle, Possess, Retain, Shackle, Stop

_**Hold, 3**_ Enchant, Engage, Engross, Entrance, Fascinate, Occupy, Preoccupy, Transfix

_**Honour**_ Acclaim, Admire, Aggrandise, Applaud, Award, Blazon, Commend, Compliment, Consecrate, Credit, Crown, Dignify, Distinguish, Elevate, Ennoble, Enshrine, Exalt, Favour, Glorify, Hail, Ordain, Praise, Prize, Respect, Revere, Reward, Salute, Toast, Treasure, Value, Venerate

_**Hoodwink**_ Bamboozle, Beguile, Cheat, Con, Delude, Diddle, Dupe, Fool, Gull, Kid, Mislead, Swindle, Trick

_**Hook**_ Catch, Engage, Ensnare, Entrap, Snare, Trap

_**Horrify**_ Affright, Alarm, Appal, Disgust, Frighten, Nauseate, Outrage, Petrify, Repel, Shock, Sicken, Terrify, Terrorise

_**Host**_ Entertain

_**Hound**_ Badger, Bait, Besiege, Bombard, Bully, Goad, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Hunt, Nag, Persecute, Pester, Pursue, Vex

_**House**_ Accommodate, Safeguard, Shelter, Shield

_**Hug**_ Caress, Clinch, Cuddle, Embrace, Encircle, Enclose, Encompass, Enfold, Envelop, Enwrap, Fondle, Hold, Press, Squeeze, Surround

_**Humble**_ Chasten, Crush, Debase, Deflate, Degrade, Demean, Demote, Disgrace, Downgrade, Efface, Humiliate, Lower,  Reduce, Shame, Snub, Subdue

_**Humiliate**_ Belittle, Crush, Cut, Debase, Deflate, Degrade, Demean, Disgrace, Embarrass, Humble, Ridicule, Shame, Snub, Trounce

_**Humour**_ Amuse, Content, Flatter, Gratify, Indulge, Mollify, Pamper, Smooth

_**Hunt**_ Chase, Hawk, Hound, Pursue, Stalk, Track

_**Hurry**_ Accelerate, Fluster, Goad, Hasten, Hustle, Incite, Push, Quicken, Rush

_**Hurt**_ Abuse, Afflict, Aggravate, Aggrieve, Batter, Cut, Damage, Disable, Harm, Impair, Injure, Insult, Maltreat, Mar, Mistreat, Sting, Weaken, Wound, Wrong

_**Hush**_ Appease, Calm, Lull, Mollify, Mute, Muzzle, Quieten, Silence, Soothe, Stifle, Subdue, Suppress

_**Hustle**_ Bump, Crowd, Elbow, Force, Hasten, Hurry, Jostle, Move, Nudge, Push, Rush, Shove, Thrust

_**Hypnotise**_ Beguile, Bewitch, Captivate, Charm, Dazzle, Engage, Enrapture, Enthral, Entrance, Fascinate, Magnetise, Mesmerise, Rivet, Spellbind, Transfix
**I**

_**Idolise**_ Adore, Admire, Adorn, Adulate, Beatify, Deify, Enshrine, Exalt, Glorify, Praise, Revere, Sanctify, Treasure, Venerate, Worship

_**Ignite**_ Awaken, Brighten, Enkindle, Fire, Inflame, Inspire, Kindle, Light, Spark, Trigger

_**Ignore**_ Boycott, Disobey, Disregard, Exclude, Neglect, Omit, Overlook, Reject, Snub, Spurn

_**Imbue**_ Drench, Fill, Infuse, Saturate

_**Imitate**_ Ape, Caricature, Copy, Emulate, Mimic, Mirror, Parody, Parrot

_**Immobilise**_ Arrest, Cripple, Disable, Freeze, Halt, Inactivate, Incapacitate, Numb, Paralyse, Petrify, Pinion, Stop, Stun

_**Immolate**_ Burn, Incinerate

_**Immortalise**_ Beatify, Cherish, Consecrate, Conserve, Deify, Enshrine, Treasure

_**Impair**_ Abuse, Aggravate, Blemish, Blight, Cloud, Contaminate, Corrupt, Cripple, Damage, Debase, Deface, Defile, Deform, Demoralise, Deplete, Deprive, Derange, Disable, Hamper, Handicap, Harm, Hinder, Hurt, Injure, Maim, Mar, Maul, Modify, Retard, Ruin, Sap, Spoil, Taint, Warp, Weaken

_**Impale**_ Execute, Knife, Lance, Pierce, Prick, Puncture, Skewer, Spike, Stab

_**Impassion**_ Arouse, Enrage, Excite, Heat, Inflame, Inspirit, Rouse, Stimulate, Stir, Warm

_**Impeach**_ Accuse, Blame, Charge, Denounce, Disparage, Indict

_**Impede**_ Ban, Bar, Block, Burden, Clog, Cramp, Curb, Delay, Deter, Discourage, Disrupt, Encumber, Halt, Hamper,  Handicap, Hinder, Inconvenience, Intercept, Interdict, Interrupt, Obstruct, Oppress, Overload, Postpone, Restrain, Restrict, Retard, Saddle, Stop, Stultify, Thwart, Trammel

_**Impel**_ Activate, Agitate, Animate, Compel, Drive, Exhort, Expel, Force, Goad, Incite, Induce, Inspire, Instigate, Motivate, Move, Persuade, Press, Pressurise, Prod, Prompt, Propel, Push, Rouse, Spur, Stimulate, Urge

_**Imperil**_ Compromise, Endanger, Jeopardise, Risk, Threaten

_**Implicate**_ Compromise, Disturb, Embroil, Encumber, Endanger, Enmesh, Ensnare, Entangle, Incriminate, Involve, Snare, Trammel, Trap

_**Implore**_ Beg, Beseech, Entreat, Petition, Press, Solicit

_**Importune**_ Beg, Entreat, Press, Solicit

_**Impound**_ Imprison, Incarcerate, Restrain, Restrict

_**Impoverish**_ Break, Cripple, Debilitate, Deplete, Deprive, Diminish, Drain, Emasculate, Enervate, Exhaust, Reduce, Ruin, Sap, Weaken

_**Impregnate**_ Fill, Infiltrate, Penetrate, Permeate, Rape

_**Impress**_ Amaze, Arrest, Attract, Dazzle, Interest, Move, Touch

_**Imprison**_ Cage, Detain, Hold, Impound, Incarcerate, Restrain, Trap

_**Improve**_ Aid, Amend, Assist, Better, Beautify, Boost, Civilise, Coach, Correct, Cultivate, Cure, Develop, Edify, Educate, Elevate, Emend, Enlighten, Exercise, Guide, Modify, Nurture, Polish, Refine, Reform, Reinforce, Remedy, School, Sharpen, Strengthen, Teach, Train, Tutor, Upgrade

_**Impugn**_ Abuse, Accost, Assail, Assault, Attack, Berate, Blacken, Blast, Censure, Slander

_**Inactivate**_ Freeze, Immobilise, Numb, Stop

_**Incapacitate**_ Break, Cripple, Debilitate, Deprive, Devitalise, Disable, Drain, Enervate, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Immobilise, Paralyse, Restrict, Sabotage, Sap, Tire, Unnerve, Weaken

_**Incarcerate**_ Cage, Impound, Imprison, Restrain, Restrict

_**Incense**_ Antagonise, Enrage, Exasperate, Inflame, Infuriate, Madden, Outrage, Vex

_**Incinerate**_ Burn, Destroy, Immolate

_**Incise**_ Cleave, Cut, Gash, Gouge, Lacerate, Slash, Slit, Split, Tear, Wound

_**Incite**_ Agitate, Animate, Arouse, Awaken, Beget, Call, Embolden, Encourage, Enkindle, Enrage, Excite, Exhort, Fuel, Galvanise, Generate, Goad, Hurry, Impel, Induce, Inflame, Influence, Inspire, Inspirit, Instigate, Invigorate, Kindle, Motivate, Persuade, Prod, Propel, Provoke, Quicken, Rally, Rouse, Spark, Spur, Stimulate, Stir, Urge

_**Include**_ Encompass, Enjoin, Incorporate, Integrate, Involve

_**Inconvenience**_ Bother, Burden, Encumber, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Overload, Retard, Saddle, Trammel

_**Incorporate**_ Absorb, Embrace, Encompass, Enjoin, Include, Integrate, Join, Subsume

_**Incriminate**_ Accuse, Blame, Charge, Implicate, Involve

_**Indict**_ Accuse, Arraign, Attack, Ban, Blame, Charge, Denounce, Impeach, Prohibit, Prosecute

_**Indoctrinate**_ Brainwash, Coach, Condition, Convert, Discipline, Drill, Edify, Educate, School, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Induce**_ Allure, Attract, Beguile, Bribe, Ensnare, Entice, Entrap, Impel, Incite, Lure, Motivate, Persuade, Seduce, Tempt

_**Induct**_ Initiate

_**Indulge**_ Appease, Favour, Gratify, Humour, Mollycoddle, Pamper, Placate, Please, Pleasure, Regale, Reward, Satisfy, Spoil, Tolerate

_**Inebriate**_ Intoxicate, Stupefy, Unbalance, Unhinge

_**Infect**_ Blight, Contaminate, Corrupt, Excite, Influence, Poison, Pollute, Taint

_**Infest**_ Attack, Invade, Overload, Overwhelm, Penetrate, Swamp

_**Infiltrate**_ Impregnate, Invade, Penetrate, Permeate

_**Inflame**_ Aggravate, Agitate, Animate, Arouse, Awaken, Embolden, Encourage, Enkindle, Enrage, Excite, Exhilarate, Fire, Fuel, Generate, Hearten, Ignite, Impassion, Incense, Incite, Infuriate, Inspire, Inspirit, Intoxicate, Invigorate, Kindle, Light, Madden, Nerve, Rouse, Stimulate, Stir, Stoke, Strengthen, Vitalise

_**Inflate**_ Aggrandise, Augment, Boost, Distend, Expand, Swell

_**Influence**_ Affect, Encourage, Fascinate, Goad, Guide, Incite, Infect, Inspire, Manage, Manipulate, Motivate, Operate, Permeate, Steer, Tempt, Urge, Work

_**Inform, 1**_ Acquaint, Advise, Apprise, Brief, Civilise, Counsel, Edify, Educate, Elevate, Enlighten, Guide, Instruct, Notify

_**Inform, 2**_ Coach, Cultivate, Debrief, Discipline, Drill, Influence, Instruct, Nurture, School, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Infuriate**_ Enrage, Exasperate, Fire, Incense, Inflame, Madden, Outrage, Rile, Rouse, Vex

_**Infuse**_ Drench, Imbue, Saturate, Soak,  Suffuse

_**Inhabit**_ Occupy, Possess

_**Inhibit**_ Block, Constrain, Cramp, Curb, Detain, Discourage, Forbid, Frustrate, Obstruct, Prohibit, Restrain, Stop

_**Initiate**_ Activate, Admit, Induct

_**Injure**_ Abuse, Batter, Break, Bruise, Cripple, Damage, Deface, Harm, Hurt, Impair, Insult, Maltreat, Mar, Mistreat, Ruin, Spoil, Weaken, Wound, Wrong

_**Inoculate**_ Protect, Safeguard

_**Inspect**_ Frisk, Investigate, Scrutinise, Search

_**Inspire**_ Animate, Arouse, Awaken, Brighten, Cheer, Embolden, Encourage, Enhearten, Enkindle, Enliven, Excite, Exhilarate, Fire, Galvanise, Generate, Hearten, Heat, Ignite, Impel, Incite, Inflame, Influence, Inspirit, Invigorate, Kindle, Motivate, Propel, Provoke, Rally, Rouse, Spark, Spur, Stimulate, Stir, Vitalise

_**Inspirit**_ Activate, Animate, Assure, Brighten, Cheer, Electrify, Embolden, Encourage, Energise, Enhearten, Enliven, Excite, Exhilarate, Fire, Galvanise, Hearten, Heat, Impassion, Incite, Inflame, Inspire, Invigorate, Motivate, Nerve, Raise, Rally, Reassure, Regenerate, Revive, Rouse, Stimulate, Stir, Strengthen, Uplift, Vitalise

_**Instruct**_ Advise, Apprise, Bid, Civilise, Coach, Command, Compel, Counsel, Cultivate, Develop, Discipline, Drill, Edify, Educate, Elevate, Enlighten, Familiarise, Groom, Guide, Inform, Lecture, Order, School, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Insulate**_ Protect, Safeguard

_**Insult**_ Abuse, Affront, Antagonise, Bruise, Curse, Cuss, Degrade, Denigrate, Hurt, Injure, Jeer, Mock, Offend, Outrage, Slander, Slight, Snub, Taunt, Wound

_**Insure**_ Protect, Safeguard

_**Instigate**_ Activate, Energise, Impel, Incite, Motivate, Prompt, Quicken, Stimulate

_**Intercept**_ Block, Deflect, Divert, Impede, Obstruct, Stop

_**Interdict**_ Ban, Banish, Bar, Block, Forbid, Impede, Prohibit, Restrict, Stop

_**Interest**_ Affect, Arm, Arouse, Divert, Engage, Engross, Fascinate, Generate, Impress, Intrigue, Involve

_**Interrogate**_ Catechise, Challenge, Cross–examine, Grill, Interview, Probe, Pump, Question, Quiz

_**Interview**_ Cross–examine, Interrogate, Question, Quiz

_**Interrupt**_ Disrupt, Impede

_**Integrate**_ Include, Incorporate

_**Intimidate**_ Blackmail, Brutalise, Bully, Chide, Deter, Dishearten, Dispirit, Frighten, Harass, Hector, Henpeck, Menace, Repress, Terrorise, Threaten, Torment, Tyrannise

_**Intoxicate**_ Arouse, Excite, Exhilarate, Fuddle, Inebriate, Inflame, Invigorate, Unbalance

_**Intrigue**_ Arouse, Attract, Captivate, Charm, Entertain, Enthral, Fascinate, Generate, Interest, Rivet

_**Inundate**_ Swamp

_**Inure**_ Fortify, Harden, Reinforce, Strengthen

_**Invade**_ Assail, Assault, Attack, Infest, Infiltrate, Penetrate, Permeate, Raid, Ravage

_**Invalidate**_ Cancel, Debilitate, Disable, Negate, Nullify, Override, Overrule, Revoke, Undercut, Weaken

_**Inveigle**_ Allure, Beguile, Cajole, Charm, Coax, Con, Court, Decoy, Entice, Entrap, Flatter, Lure

_**Investigate**_ Analyse, Cross–examine, Inspect, Probe, Question, Scrutinise

_**Invigorate**_ Activate, Animate, Arouse, Boost, Brighten, Cheer, Electrify, Embolden,  Encourage, Energise, Enkindle, Enliven, Excite, Exhilarate, Fire, Fortify, Freshen, Galvanise, Generate, Hearten, Incite, Inflame, Inspire, Inspirit, Intoxicate, Jolt, Kindle, Motivate, Nerve, Promote, Quicken, Reassure, Refresh, Regenerate, Rejuvenate, Revive, Rouse, Shock, Stiffen, Stimulate, Stir, Strengthen, Sustain, Uplift, Vitalise

_**Invite**_ Attract, Beckon, Welcome

_**Invoke**_ Address, Conjure, Petition, Summon

_**Involve**_ Admit, Embroil, Encompass, Encumber, Engage, Engross, Engulf, Enmesh, Ensnare, Entangle, Entrance, Grip, Implicate, Include, Incorporate, Incriminate, Interest, Preoccupy

_**Irk**_ Aggravate, Annoy, Antagonise, Bait, Bedevil, Displease, Irritate, Needle, Peeve, Pester, Plague, Provoke, Rile, Ruffle, Vex, Weary

_**Irritate**_ Aggravate, Annoy, Antagonise, Bait, Bedevil, Exasperate, Harass, Irk, Madden, Nag, Nark, Needle, Nettle, Niggle, Peeve, Pester, Plague, Provoke, Rattle, Rile, Tease, Torment, Vex

_**Isolate (PL)**_ Detach, Disconnect, Maroon, Segregate, Separate
**J**

_**Jab**_ Bump, Dig, Elbow, Flick, Knock, Nudge, Poke, Prod, Punch, Touch

_**Jade**_ Devitalise, Disappoint, Drain, Enervate, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Sap, Tire, Weary

_**Jeer**_ Abuse, Bait, Heckle, Hector, Insult, Jibe, Mock, Pester, Ridicule, Taunt

_**Jeopardise**_ Imperil, Threaten, Terrorise

_**Jibe**_ Heckle, Jeer, Ridicule, Tarnish, Taunt

_**Jilt**_ Abandon, Betray, Desert, Ditch, Drop, Forsake, Leave, Reject, Relinquish

_**Join (PL)**_ Ally, Entwine, Fuse, Incorporate, Link, Marry, Match

_**Jolly**_ Cheer, Gladden, Hearten

_**Jolt**_ Amaze, Astonish, Electrify, Excite, Fire, Galvanise, Invigorate, Rouse, Shake, Shock, Startle, Stimulate, Stir

_**Jostle**_ Bump, Crowd, Elbow, Hustle, Nudge, Push, Shove

_**Judge, 1**_ Analyse, Appraise, Consider, Gauge, Measure

_**Judge, 2**_ Adjudicate, Arbitrate, Assess, Referee, Try, Umpire

_**Jumble**_ Agitate, Befuddle, Confuse, Faze, Muddle, Perplex
**K**

_**Kick**_ Boot

_**Kid**_ Beguile, Delude, Fool, Gull, Hoax, Hoodwink, Mock, Ridicule, Tease, Trick

_**Kidnap**_ Abduct, Capture, Hijack, Seize

_**Kill**_ Annihilate, Butcher, Destroy, Eliminate, Eradicate, Execute, Exterminate, Lynch, Murder, Sacrifice, Slay, Terminate, Zap

_**Kindle**_ Arouse, Awaken, Burn, Enkindle, Excite, Fire, Generate, Ignite, Incite, Inflame, Inspire, Invigorate, Light, Rekindle, Spark, Stoke, Waken

_**Kiss**_ Brush, Caress, Peck, Touch

_**Knife**_ Cut, Gouge, Impale, Pierce, Skewer, Slash, Slit, Stab, Wound

_**Knight**_ Compliment, Dignify, Recognise, Reward, Salute

_**Knock, 1**_ Attack, Bang, Beat, Bump, Clobber, Cudgel, Cuff, Defame, Demolish, Elbow, Flatten, Hammer, Hit, Jab, Lambast, Nudge, Punch, Push, Rap, Shove, Slug, Sock, Wallop

_**Knock, 2**_ Abuse, Attack, Belittle, Berate, Censure, Criticise, Rebuff, Slander
**L**

_**Label**_ Class, Mark

_**Lacerate**_ Cleave, Cut, Gash, Gouge, Hack, Incise, Rip, Slash, Slit, Tear, Wound

_**Lambast**_ Beat, Berate, Bludgeon, Castigate, Censure, Clobber, Flog, Knock, Rebuke, Reprimand, Scold, Sock, Whack

_**Lampoon**_ Satirise

_**Lance**_ Cut, Impale, Pierce

_**Lash, 1**_ Attack, Batter, Beat, Flagellate, Flog, Harangue, Strike, Tan, Whip

_**Lash, 2**_ Secure, Strap, Tie

_**Laud**_ Acclaim, Admire, Adulate, Applaud, Compliment, Emblazon, Extol, Glorify, Praise, Revere, Trumpet

_**Launch**_ Fire, Galvanise, Propel, Shoot

_**Lead**_ Accompany, Conduct, Direct, Escort, Govern, Guide, Motivate, Precede, Shepherd, Steer, Usher

_**Leave**_ Abandon, Desert, Discard, Drop, Flee, Forsake, Jilt, Relinquish, Renounce

_**Lecture, 1**_ Censure, Chide, Harangue, Reprimand, Reprove, Scold, Tutor

_**Lecture, 2**_ Instruct, Teach

_**Legitimise**_ Authorise

_**Lessen**_ Alleviate, Calm, Deprive, Diminish, Lower, Reduce, Subordinate, Weaken

_**Level**_ Balance, Ground, Smooth, Steady

_**Liberate**_ Absolve, Acquit, Deliver, Demobilise, Discharge, Disencumber, Disengage, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Emancipate, Enfranchise, Exculpate, Exonerate, Free, Pardon, Redeem, Release, Rescue, Save, Spare, Unburden, Unchain, Unfetter, Unshackle, Unleash, Untie

_**License**_ Authorise, Commission, Empower, Enable, Entitle, Permit, Qualify, Sanction, Warrant

_**Lick**_ Caress

_**Lift**_ Boost, Elevate, Encourage, Exalt, Exhilarate, Hearten, Heighten, Hoist, Lighten, Raise, Revive, Swell, Uplift

_**Light**_ Enliven, Fire, Ignite, Inflame, Kindle, Trigger

_**Lighten**_ Allay, Alleviate, Assuage, Calm, Cheer, Clear, Disburden, Ease, Gladden, Hearten, Lift, Relax, Relieve, Soothe, Tranquillise

_**Limit**_ Categorise, Confine, Cramp, Demarcate, Hamper, Handicap, Hedge, Restrict

_**Link (PL)**_ Entwine, Join

_**Lobby**_ Pressurise

_**Locate**_ Orientate, Place

_**Lock**_ Chain, Secure, Tie

_**Lodge**_ Accommodate, Wedge

_**Lower**_ Cheapen, Debase, Diminish, Downgrade, Efface, Humble, Lessen, Reduce, Subordinate

_**Lull**_ Allay, Assuage, Calm, Cradle, Hush, Pacify, Quell, Quieten, Relieve, Settle, Silence, Soothe, Tranquillise

_**Lure**_ Allure, Attract, Bait, Beckon, Beguile, Cajole, Con, Ensnare, Entice, Entrap, Induce, Inveigle, Magnetise, Seduce, Tempt

_**Lynch**_ Execute, Kill, Murder
**M**

_**Madden**_ Annoy, Enrage, Incense, Inflame, Infuriate, Irritate, Outrage, Provoke, Unhinge, Upset

_**Magnetise**_ Attract, Hypnotise, Lure, Mesmerise, Pull, Rivet

_**Maim**_ Cripple, Damage, Disable, Impair, Mangle, Mar, Wound

_**Malign**_ Abuse, Attack, Blacken, Defame, Slander

_**Maltreat**_ Abuse, Aggravate, Damage, Harm, Hurt, Injure, Mishandle, Mistreat, Misuse, Molest, Persecute, Torment, Wound, Wrong

_**Manacle**_ Chain, Confine, Encumber, Enslave, Fetter, Hold, Pinion, Shackle

_**Manage**_ Conduct, Control, Direct, Govern, Guide, Influence, Manipulate, Manoeuvre, Operate, Organise, Police, Steer, Work

_**Mangle**_ Butcher, Cripple, Crush, Destroy, Distort, Maim, Maul, Mutilate, Wreck

_**Manhandle**_ Abuse, Molest

_**Manipulate, 1**_ Fondle, Massage, Maul, Touch

_**Manipulate, 2**_ Control, Engineer, Exploit, Influence, Manage, Manoeuvre, Operate, Steer, Trick, Work

_**Manoeuvre**_ Conduct, Control, Direct, Engineer, Guide, Manage, Manipulate, Navigate, Steer

_**Mar**_ Abuse, Blight, Blemish, Damage, Deface, Harm, Hinder, Hurt, Impair, Injure, Maim, Scar, Spoil, Taint, Tarnish

_**Mark, 1**_ Label

_**Mark, 2**_ Brand, Scar

_**Marry**_ Espouse, Join, Wed

_**Maroon**_ Desert, Isolate

_**Mash**_ Crush, Mince, Squash

_**Massacre**_ Annihilate, Butcher, Exterminate, Slaughter

_**Massage**_ Caress, Curb, Manipulate, Mould, Relax, Rub, Stroke, Touch

_**Master**_ Command, Control, Dominate, Govern, Overpower, Overcome, Repress, Rule, Subdue, Vanquish

_**Match**_ Equal, Join, Parry

_**Mature**_ Sophisticate

_**Maul**_ Attack, Batter, Beat, Fondle, Gouge, Grope, Impair, Mangle, Manipulate, Savage, Wound

_**Measure**_ Appraise, Assess, Calculate, Consider, Contemplate, Estimate, Evaluate, Gauge, Judge, Weigh

_**Mediate**_ Adjudicate, Arbitrate, Umpire

_**Mellow**_ Subdue

_**Melt**_ Defrost, Disarm, Dissolve, Warm

_**Menace**_ Affright, Alarm, Bully, Frighten, Intimidate, Scare, Terrorise, Threaten

_**Mend**_ Amend, Better, Cure, Fix, Heal, Reassemble, Regenerate, Remedy, Repair, Restore, Treat

_**Mesmerise**_ Beguile, Bewitch, Captivate, Charm, Compel, Enamour, Enchant, Engage, Enrapture, Enthral, Entrance, Fascinate, Fixate, Grip, Hypnotise, Magnetise, Spellbind, Transfix

_**Milk**_ Deflate, Drain, Exhaust

_**Mimic**_ Caricature, Copy, Emulate, Imitate, Parody, Parrot

_**Mince**_ Mash, Pulverise

_**Mirror**_ Ape, Copy, Echo, Imitate, Parrot, Reflect

_**Misdirect**_ Deflect, Misguide, Mislead

_**Misemploy**_ Abuse

_**Misguide**_ Bluff, Deceive, Delude, Misdirect, Mislead

_**Mishandle**_ Maltreat, Mistreat

_**Misjudge**_ Underestimate

_**Mislead**_ Beguile, Bluff, Deceive, Delude, Fool, Gull, Hoax, Hoodwink, Misdirect, Misguide, Pervert, Trick

_**Mistreat**_ Abuse, Brutalise, Damage, Harm, Hurt, Injure, Maltreat, Mishandle, Misuse, Molest

_**Misuse**_ Abuse, Appropriate, Exploit, Filch, Maltreat, Mistreat, Pervert, Use

_**Mob**_ Assault, Charge, Overwhelm, Pursue

_**Mobilise**_ Activate, Animate

_**Mock**_ Deride, Insult, Jeer, Kid, Pan, Patronise, Ridicule, Satirise, Shame, Slight, Taunt, Tease

_**Moderate**_ Control, Correct, Curb, Regulate, Temper, Weaken

_**Modify**_ Affect, Alter, Amend, Contort, Impair, Improve, Pervert, Reform, Twist, Warp, Weaken

_**Molest**_ Abuse, Afflict, Assault, Debauch, Deflower, Harm, Maltreat, Manhandle, Mistreat, Persecute, Rape

_**Mollify**_ Appease, Assuage, Calm, Comfort, Conciliate, Content, Disburden, Ease, Humour, Hush, Pacify, Placate, Propitiate, Quell, Quieten, Relax, Soothe, Sweeten, Temper

_**Mollycoddle**_ Coddle, Cosset, Indulge, Pamper, Pet, Spoil

_**Monitor**_ Gauge

_**Monopolise**_ Corner, Dominate, Engross, Hog

_**Mortify**_ Distress

_**Motivate**_ Activate, Animate, Compel, Direct, Drive, Electrify, Encourage, Energise, Enliven, Excite, Fire, Galvanise, Goad, Impel, Incite, Induce, Influence, Inspire, Inspirit, Instigate, Invigorate, Lead, Prod, Provoke, Push, Quicken, Spur, Stimulate, Urge, Vitalise

_**Mother**_ Father, Foster, Nurture, Parent

_**Mould**_ Discipline, Educate, Massage, Sculpt, Shape

_**Move, 1**_ Animate, Arouse, Galvanise, Generate, Hustle, Impel, Impress, Propel, Pull, Stimulate, Stir, Tug

_**Move, 2**_ Affect, Influence, Touch

_**Muddle**_ Befuddle, Bemuse, Cloud, Confound, Confuse, Derange, Distract, Disturb, Embroil, Entangle, Faze, Jumble, Perplex, Perturb, Trouble

_**Muffle**_ Cover, Cushion, Deaden, Gag, Mute, Muzzle, Quieten, Repress, Smother, Silence, Strangle, Stifle, Suppress, Wrap

_**Mug**_ Assault, Attack, Rob

_**Murder**_ Annihilate, Destroy, Eliminate, Execute, Kill, Lynch, Slaughter, Slay, Terminate

_**Mute**_ Cover, Dampen, Hush, Gag, Muffle, Muzzle, Silence, Stifle, Stop

_**Mutilate**_ Butcher, Cripple, Damage, Deform, Dismember, Hack, Mangle

_**Muzzle**_ Curb, Gag, Hush, Muffle, Mute Quieten, Silence, Stifle, Stop, Suppress

_**Mystify**_ Amaze, Astonish, Baffle, Bamboozle, Befuddle, Bewilder, Confound, Confuse, Enchant, Faze, Perplex, Puzzle, Stump
**N**

_**Nab**_ Arrest, Capture, Ensnare, Net, Nick, Pluck, Snatch

_**Nag**_ Annoy, Badger, Besiege, Browbeat, Bully, Chastise, Chide, Criticise, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Hector, Henpeck, Hound, Irritate, Nark, Needle, Nettle, Niggle, Pester, Plague, Provoke, Ruffle, Scold, Torment, Vex

_**Nail**_ Arrest, Capture, Catch, Seize

_**Name**_ Address, Baptise, Call, Class

_**Nark**_ Aggravate, Annoy, Antagonise, Bait, Irritate, Nag, Needle, Rile, Upset, Vex

_**Nauseate**_ Disgust, Horrify, Offend, Repel, Repulse, Sicken

_**Navigate**_ Direct, Manoeuvre, Steer, Usher

_**Needle,**_ Aggravate, Annoy, Bait, Harass, Irk, Irritate, Nag, Nark, Nettle, Niggle, Pester, Prick, Prod, Provoke, Rile, Ruffle, Sting, Taunt, Tease

_**Negate**_ Annihilate, Confute, Contradict, Invalidate, Nullify, Prohibit

_**Neglect**_ Avoid, Desert, Disregard, Ignore, Rebuff

_**Nerve**_ Animate, Embolden, Encourage, Hearten, Inflame, Inspirit, Invigorate, Reassure, Rouse, Stimulate, Stir, Strengthen, Vitalise

_**Net**_ Capture, Ensnare, Entangle, Entrap, Nab, Trap

_**Nettle**_ Aggravate, Annoy, Irritate, Nag, Needle, Plague, Ruffle, Vex

_**Neutralise**_ Ground, Normalise

_**Nibble**_ Nip, Peck

_**Nick, 1**_ Chip, Cut, Damage, Scratch, Wound

_**Nick, 2**_ Arrest, Capture, Nab

_**Nick, 3**_ Steal, Filch, Pinch, Pilfer, Purloin, Swipe

_**Niggle**_ Annoy, Fuss, Hassle, Henpeck, Irritate, Nag, Needle, Pester, Worry

_**Nip**_ Bite, Nibble, Pinch

_**Nominate**_ Appoint, Assign, Choose, Designate, Pick, Select

_**Normalise**_ Demobilise, Neutralise, Regularise, Stabilise

_**Notch**_ Cut, Chip

_**Notify**_ Advise, Alert, Inform, Warn

_**Nourish**_ Boost, Comfort, Encourage, Feed, Foster, Nurse, Nurture, Support, Sustain, Wean

_**Nudge**_ Bump, Crowd, Elbow, Hustle, Jab, Jostle, Knock, Poke, Prod, Push, Remind, Shoulder, Shove

_**Nullify**_ Abolish, Annihilate, Defeat, Destroy, Foil, Invalidate, Negate, Renounce, Rescind

_**Numb**_ Anaesthetise, Arrest, Chill, Deaden, Dull, Freeze, Immobilise, Inactivate, Paralyse, Stultify, Stun, Stupefy

_**Nurse**_ Aid, Assist, Boost, Encourage, Foster, Help, Nourish, Nurture, Support

_**Nurture, 1**_ Cultivate, Edify, Educate, Elevate, Encourage, Enlighten, Foster, Groom, Guide, Improve, Inform, School, Sustain, Teach, Train, Uplift

_**Nurture, 2**_ Bolster, Cherish, Feed, Fuel, Mother, Nourish, Nurse, Raise, Rear, Strengthen, Support, Sustain, Strengthen, Touch, Wean

_**Nuzzle**_ Caress, Embrace
**O**

_**Obey**_ Abide, Oblige, Serve

_**Obligate**_ Commit, Compel, Constrain, Enforce, Engage, Excise, Force, Oblige

_**Oblige, 1**_ Accommodate, Favour, Obey, Pledge, Serve

_**Oblige, 2**_ Compel, Enforce, Obligate

_**Obliterate**_ Annihilate, Cancel, Censor, Demolish, Destroy, Efface, Eradicate, Expunge, Exterminate, Extirpate, Raze, Submerge

_**Obscure**_ Cloud, Dim, Eclipse, Extinguish, Overshadow, Shroud, Veil

_**Observe**_ Study

_**Obstruct**_ Arrest, Bar, Barricade, Block, Burden, Choke, Clog, Confront, Curb, Debar, Deflect, Deter, Discourage, Divert, Encumber, Exclude, Halt, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Inhibit, Intercept, Parry, Prohibit, Retard, Resist, Stop, Stultify, Thwart, Trammel

_**Obtain**_ Enlist, Possess

_**Occupy**_ Engage, Engross, Hold, Inhabit, Preoccupy, Retain

_**Offend**_ Bruise, Disgust, Displease, Insult, Nauseate, Outrage, Repel, Repulse, Sicken, Slight, Snub, Upset

_**Operate**_ Guide, Influence, Manage, Manipulate, Steer, Work

_**Oppose**_ Challenge, Contradict, Discourage, Rebuff

_**Oppress**_ Afflict, Bully, Burden, Clog, Cramp, Crush, Curb, Depress, Discourage, Dishearten, Dispirit, Encumber, Hamper, Harass, Harry, Hinder, Impede, Overload, Overpower, Overwhelm, Persecute, Plague, Repress, Saddle,  Squeeze, Stress, Subdue, Suppress, Terrorise, Trammel, Trample, Tyrannise, Victimise

_**Ordain**_ Anoint, Appoint, Commission, Consecrate, Honour

_**Order**_ Classify, Command, Control, Govern, Instruct, Police, Regulate

_**Organise**_ Control, Manage

_**Orientate**_ Direct, Locate, Place

_**Ornament**_ Adorn, Beautify, Bedeck, Deck, Decorate, Emblazon, Enrich, Festoon

_**Ostracise**_ Avoid, Banish, Boycott, Exclude, Exile, Expel, Prohibit, Shun, Snub

_**Oust**_ Banish, Depose, Discard, Discharge, Dislodge, Dismiss, Dispossess, Eject, Evacuate, Exile, Expel, Fire, Sack

_**Outbid**_ Outdo

_**Outdo**_ Better, Defeat, Eclipse, Exceed, Outbid, Outwit, Outshine, Outsmart, Surpass, Top, Transcend, Trump

_**Outlaw**_ Ban, Banish, Condemn, Exclude, Forbid, Prohibit

_**Outrage**_ Affront, Antagonise, Disgust, Enrage, Horrify, Incense, Infuriate, Insult, Madden, Offend, Scandalise, Shock, Slander

_**Outrun**_ Dodge, Elude, Escape, Evade, Flee, Shun, Sidestep

_**Outshine**_ Eclipse, Exceed, Outdo, Surpass, Top, Transcend

_**Outsmart**_ Better, Outdo, Outwit, Top, Trap, Trip, Trump

_**Outstrip**_ Beat, Better

_**Outwit**_ Baffle, Beat, Cheat, Confound, Delude, Dupe, Elude, Foil, Fool, Gull, Hoax, Outdo, Outsmart, Stump, Thwart, Top, Trap, Trick, Trip, Trump

_**Overcome**_ Conquer, Master, Overwhelm, Prostrate, Repress, Surmount

_**Overhaul**_ Repair, Restore

_**Overload**_ Burden, Clog, Encumber, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Inconvenience, Infest, Oppress, Retard, Saddle, Trammel

_**Overlook**_ Disregard, Ignore, Snub

_**Overmaster**_ Capture, Conquer, Crush, Dominate, Domineer, Overpower, Suppress, Vanquish

_**Overpower**_ Conquer, Crush, Dazzle, Defeat, Dominate, Domineer, Master, Oppress, Overmaster, Overwhelm, Quash, Quell, Repress, Suppress, Vanquish

_**Override**_ Displace, Invalidate

_**Overrule**_ Invalidate, Revoke

_**Overshadow**_ Eclipse, Obscure, Shroud

_**Overthrow**_ Abolish, Conquer, Crush, Defeat, Demolish, Depose, Dethrone, Overturn, Topple

_**Overturn**_ Demolish, Overthrow, Revolutionise

_**Overwhelm**_ Beat, Conquer, Consume, Crush, Dazzle, Defeat, Deluge, Engulf, Envelop, Infest, Mob, Oppress, Overcome, Overpower, Quash, Subdue, Submerge, Swamp, Vanquish

_**Own**_ Appropriate, Claim, Possess
**P**

_**Pacify**_ Allay, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Comfort, Conciliate, Disburden, Ease, Lull, Mollify, Placate, Propitiate, Quell, Quieten, Reconcile, Relax, Relieve, Satisfy, Settle, Soothe, Sweeten, Tranquillise

_**Pamper**_ Cosset, Favour, Humour, Indulge, Mollycoddle, Pet, Spoil, Treat

_**Pan**_ Criticise, Dispraise, Mock, Scorn

_**Panic**_ Agitate, Alarm, Fluster, Frighten, Scare, Terrify, Unnerve

_**Paralyse**_ Anaesthetise, Arrest, Benumb, Cripple, Deaden, Debilitate, Devitalise, Disable, Enervate, Enfeeble, Freeze, Halt, Immobilise, Incapacitate, Numb, Petrify, Sap, Stun, Terrify, Transfix, Unnerve

_**Pardon**_ Absolve, Acquit, Discharge, Exculpate, Excuse, Exonerate, Forgive, Free, Liberate

_**Parent**_ Father, Mother

_**Parody**_ Caricature, Imitate, Mimic, Satirise

_**Parrot**_ Ape, Copy, Echo, Imitate, Mimic, Mirror

_**Parry**_ Avert, Avoid, Beg, Evade, Foil, Forestall, Match, Obstruct, Resist, Stall, Thwart

_**Pat**_ Caress, Dab, Fondle, Paw, Stroke, Tap, Touch

_**Patronise, 1**_ Abet, Advocate, Befriend, Champion, Encourage, Favour, Forward, Further, Help, Promote, Protect, Push, Support

_**Patronise, 2**_ Belittle, Degrade, Mock

_**Paw**_ Caress, Fondle, Maul, Pat, Stroke, Touch

_**Pay**_ Recompense, Remunerate, Reward

_**Peck**_ Flick, Kiss, Nibble, Touch

_**Peel**_ Flay, Skin

_**Peeve**_ Annoy, Irk, Irritate

_**Peg**_ Fix, Pin, Secure

_**Pelt**_ Assail, Batter, Beat, Bombard, Pummel, Strike, Thrash, Throw, Wallop

_**Pen**_ Circumscribe, Confine, Enclose

_**Penetrate**_ Broach, Impregnate, Infest, Infiltrate, Invade, Permeate, Pierce, Prick, Probe, Ravage, Stab

_**Perfect**_ Crown, Cultivate, Develop, Refine

_**Perforate**_ Pierce, Prick, Puncture, Stab

_**Permeate**_ Assail, Impregnate, Infiltrate, Influence, Invade, Penetrate

_**Permit**_ Accept, Admit, Approve, Authorise, Empower, Enable, Endorse, Entitle, License, Qualify, Sanction, Validate, Warrant

_**Perplex**_ Baffle, Befuddle, Bemuse, Bewilder, Confound, Confuse, Daze, Disturb, Dumbfound, Faze, Floor, Flummox, Harass, Jumble, Mystify, Muddle, Puzzle, Stump, Trouble

_**Persecute**_ Abuse, Afflict, Attack, Badger, Bait, Bully, Harass, Harry, Hound, Maltreat, Molest, Oppress, Plague, Pursue, Torment, Torture, Tyrannise, Vex, Victimise, Worry

_**Persuade**_ Allure, Assure, Cajole, Coax, Convince, Encourage, Entice, Exhort, Goad, Impel, Incite, Induce, Press, Prod, Rouse, Urge, Win

_**Perturb**_ Agitate, Alarm, Bother, Concern, Confuse, Derange, Discomfit, Discomfort, Discompose, Disconcert, Displease, Disquiet, Disturb, Faze, Fluster, Fret, Muddle, Ruffle, Trouble, Unnerve, Unsettle, Upset, Vex, Worry

_**Peruse**_ Examine, Study

_**Pervert**_ Abuse, Bend, Contort, Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Deform, Degrade, Dehumanise, Deprave, Derange, Desecrate, Deviate, Distort, Mislead, Misuse, Modify,  Transform, Turn, Twist, Warp

_**Pester**_ Aggravate, Annoy, Badger, Bait, Bedevil, Besiege, Bother, Browbeat, Bully, Disturb, Fret, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Henpeck, Hound, Irk, Irritate, Jeer, Nag, Needle, Niggle, Plague, Taunt, Tease, Torment, Trouble, Vex, Worry

_**Pet**_ Caress, Cherish, Cradle, Cuddle, Flatter, Fondle, Mollycoddle, Pamper, Spoil, Stroke, Treasure

_**Petition**_ Entreat, Implore, Invoke

_**Petrify, 1**_ Alarm, Anaesthetise, Frighten, Horrify, Scare, Stun, Terrify, Terrorise

_**Petrify, 2**_ Freeze, Immobilise, Paralyse, Transfix

_**Pick, 1**_ Appoint, Choose, Designate, Elect, Nominate, Select

_**Pick, 2**_ Gouge, Pull, Scratch

_**Pierce**_ Broach, Cut, Drill, Impale, Knife, Lance, Penetrate, Perforate, Prick, Puncture, Slit, Skewer, Spike, Stab

_**Pigeonhole**_ Box, Constrain, Limit, Trap

_**Pilfer**_ Filch, Nick, Purloin, Rob, Steal

_**Pillage**_ Despoil, Rob, Sack

_**Pimp**_ Prostitute, Sell

_**Pin**_ Affix, Fix, Peg, Secure

_**Pinch, 1**_ Filch, Nick, Purloin, Rob, Steal, Swipe

_**Pinch, 2**_ Nip, Squeeze

_**Pinion**_ Bind, Chain, Confine, Enslave, Fetter, Immobilise, Manacle, Shackle, Tie

_**Placate**_ Allay, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Conciliate, Content, Indulge, Mollify, Pacify, Please, Propitiate, Reconcile, Satisfy, Soothe

_**Place**_ Accommodate, Allocate, Locate, Orientate

_**Plague**_ Annoy, Badger, Bedevil, Besiege, Bug, Curse, Cuss, Disturb, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Hector, Irk, Irritate, Nag, Nettle, Oppress, Persecute, Pester, Terrorise,  Torment, Trouble, Vex, Weary, Worry

_**Plant**_ Embed, Ground, Root

_**Please**_ Amuse, Charm, Cheer, Content, Delight, Gladden, Gratify, Indulge, Placate, Pleasure, Satisfy

_**Pleasure**_ Delight, Gratify, Indulge, Please

_**Pledge**_ Commit, Oblige

_**Pluck**_ Abduct, Capture, Catch, Clutch, Grab, Hijack, Nab, Remove, Seize, Snatch

_**Plunder**_ Appropriate, Demolish, Destroy, Devastate, Ransack, Ravage, Rob, Shatter, Wreck

_**Plunge**_ Douse, Drown

_**Poison**_ Alienate, Befoul, Contaminate, Corrupt, Disaffect, Embitter, Envenom, Infect, Pollute, Sour, Taint, Vitiate

_**Poke**_ Jab, Nudge, Probe, Prod, Push, Shove, Taunt, Tease

_**Police**_ Manage, Order, Regulate, Restrain, Rule, Safeguard

_**Polish**_ Civilise, Cultivate, Emend, Improve, Refine

_**Pollute**_ Adulterate, Befoul, Besmear, Contaminate, Corrupt, Debase, Debauch, Defile, Dirty, Dishonour, Infect, Poison, Smear, Soil, Spoil, Stain, Taint, Violate

_**Possess**_ Contain, Control, Hold, Inhabit, Obtain, Own, Seize

_**Postpone**_ Delay, Impede

_**Pound**_ Bang, Batter, Beat, Hammer, Pulverise, Slug, Squash, Wallop

_**Praise**_ Acclaim, Admire, Applaud, Bless, Commend, Compliment, Congratulate, Emblazon, Exalt, Extol, Glorify, Hail, Hallow, Honour, Idolise, Laud, Reward, Salute, Thank, Toast, Trumpet

_**Precede**_ Guide, Lead

_**Preoccupy**_ Bemuse, Engulf, Hold, Involve, Occupy

_**Prepare**_ Adapt, Arm, Brief, Coach, Equip,  Groom, Warn

_**Press, 1**_ Agitate, Compel, Constrain, Dab, Force, Goad, Hasten, Impel, Implore, Importune, Persuade, Pressure, Pressurise, Push, Quicken, Rush, Urge

_**Press, 2**_ Clasp, Crush, Embrace, Hug, Squash, Squeeze

_**Pressure**_ Cajole, Force, Goad, Press, Pressurise

_**Pressurise**_ Brutalise, Bulldoze, Constrain, Enforce, Force, Impel, Lobby, Press, Pressure, Push, Stress

_**Prick**_ Cut, Impale, Needle, Penetrate, Perforate, Pierce, Puncture, Scratch, Spike, Sting

_**Prime**_ Arm, Brief, Groom, Prepare, Season

_**Prize**_ Award, Cherish, Enshrine, Honour, Revere, Treasure, Value, Venerate

_**Probe**_ Cross-examine, Dissect, Interrogate, Investigate, Penetrate, Poke, Prod, Pump, Query, Question, Scrutinise, Search, Test

_**Process**_ Absorb, Digest

_**Proclaim**_ Glorify, Emblazon, Extol, Trumpet

_**Procure**_ Attain, Enlist, Recruit

_**Prod, 1**_ Dig, Elbow, Goad, Jab, Nudge, Poke, Probe, Push, Remind, Shove, Sting

_**Prod, 2**_ Arouse, Encourage, Goad, Impel, Incite, Motivate, Needle, Persuade, Shove, Spur, Stimulate, Urge

_**Profane**_ Curse, Desecrate, Violate

_**Prohibit**_ Ban, Bar, Block, Boycott, Censor, Debar, Deter, Disallow, Disqualify, Discourage, Exclude, Forbid, Indict, Inhibit, Interdict, Negate, Obstruct, Ostracise, Outlaw, Restrain, Restrict, Stop

_**Programme**_ Control

_**Promote**_ Abet, Aggrandise, Assist, Back, Boost, Champion, Commend, Elevate, Encourage, Exalt, Favour, Forward, Further, Help, Invigorate, Patronise, Provoke, Push, Raise,  Spur, Support, Upgrade

_**Prompt**_ Activate, Advise, Cue, Generate, Goad, Impel, Instigate, Remind, Spur, Stimulate, Trigger

_**Propel**_ Drive, Expel, Fling, Goad, Impel, Incite, Inspire, Launch, Move, Push, Slam, Sling, Stimulate, Throw, Thrust

_**Propitiate**_ Appease, Conciliate, Mollify, Pacify, Placate, Reconcile, Soothe

_**Prosecute**_ Accuse, Charge, Enforce, Indict

_**Prostitute**_ Auction, Hawk, Pimp, Sell

_**Prostrate**_ Conquer, Overcome

_**Protect**_ Arm, Barricade, Chaperone, Cushion, Defend, Fortify, Guard, Harbour, Inoculate, Insulate, Insure, Patronise, Safeguard, Screen, Secure, Shield, Strengthen, Support, Wrap

_**Provoke, 1**_ Abet, Affront, Aggravate, Annoy, Antagonise, Bait, Beget, Dare, Defy, Enrage, Exasperate, Fan, Fire, Fret, Galvanise, Generate, Harass, Hector, Incite, Infuriate, Instigate, Irk, Irritate, Madden, Motivate, Nag, Needle, Promote, Quicken, Taunt, Torment, Trigger, Waken, Vex

_**Provoke, 2**_ Arouse, Awaken, Enkindle, Excite, Inspire, Kindle, Raise, Spark, Spur, Stimulate, Stir, Tantalise, Tease, Tickle, Titillate, Vitalise

_**Prune**_ Cut

_**Pull**_ Attract, Beckon, Draw, Extract, Grab, Magnetise, Move, Pick, Tug, Wrench, Wrest, Yank

_**Pulverise**_ Beat, Break, Bruise, Crush, Demolish, Mince, Pound, Shatter, Smash, Thrash

_**Pummel**_ Bang, Batter, Beat, Hammer, Pelt, Thump, Wallop

_**Pump**_ Cross-examine, Interrogate, Probe, Question, Quiz

_**Punch**_ Assault, Bash, Bat, Beat, Flog, Hammer, Hit, Jab, Knock, Slug, Smack,  Strike, Thump, Wallop

_**Puncture**_ Deflate, Impale, Perforate, Pierce, Prick, Stab

_**Punish**_ Afflict, Avenge, Castigate, Chastise, Condemn, Demote, Discipline, Reprove, Torture

_**Purge**_ Absolve, Exonerate, Purify

_**Purify**_ Absolve, Cleanse, Exonerate, Purge, Redeem, Refine, Sanctify, Sanitise

_**Purloin**_ Appropriate, Filch, Nick, Pilfer, Pinch, Rob, Steal, Swipe

_**Pursue**_ Chase, Court, Desire, Entice, Follow, Harry, Hound, Hunt, Mob, Persecute, Romance, Stalk, Study, Track, Woo

_**Push, 1**_ Bump, Crowd, Drive, Elbow, Force, Hurry, Hustle, Jostle, Knock, Nudge, Poke, Press, Pressurise, Prod, Propel, Quicken, Shoulder, Shove, Spur, Thrust

_**Push, 2**_ Champion, Forward, Further, Goad, Hasten, Impel, Motivate, Patronise, Promote, Urge

_**Puzzle**_ Baffle, Bamboozle, Befuddle, Bewilder, Confound, Confuse, Daze, Derange, Distract, Dumbfound, Elude, Faze, Floor, Flummox, Foil, Mystify, Perplex, Stump
**Q**

_**Qualify**_ Authorise, Certify, Enable, Entitle, License, Permit

_**Quash**_ Beat, Crush, Defeat, Demolish, Destroy, Overpower, Overwhelm, Quell, Repress, Squash, Suppress, Vanquish

_**Quell**_ Calm, Conquer, Deaden, Defeat, Demolish, Destroy, Lull, Mollify, Overpower, Pacify, Quash, Quieten, Repress, Silence, Soothe, Stifle, Subdue, Subjugate, Suppress, Vanquish

_**Query**_ Probe, Question

_**Question**_ Catechise, Challenge, Contest, Cross-examine, Grill, Interrogate, Interview, Investigate, Probe, Pump, Query, Quiz

_**Quicken**_ Accelerate, Electrify, Energise, Enliven, Excite, Exhilarate, Fire, Galvanise, Generate, Goad, Hasten, Hurry, Incite, Instigate, Invigorate, Motivate, Press, Provoke, Push, Rouse, Rush, Stimulate, Urge, Vitalise

_**Quieten**_ Allay, Alleviate, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Comfort, Curb, Deaden, Disburden, Dull, Ease, Gag, Hush, Lull, Mollify, Muffle, Muzzle, Pacify, Quell, Relax, Settle, Silence, Soothe, Stifle, Still, Suppress, Tranquillise

_**Quiz**_ Catechise, Cross-examine, Grill, Interrogate, Interview, Pump, Question, Test
**R**

_**Rag**_ Ridicule, Tease, Torment

_**Raid**_ Assault, Attack, Invade, Ransack, Seize

_**Raise, 1**_ Cultivate, Father, Foster, Nurture, Rear

_**Raise, 2**_ Aggrandise, Animate, Boost, Brighten, Elate, Elevate, Ennoble, Exalt, Excite, Exhilarate, Generate, Hearten, Heighten, Hoist, Inspirit, Lift, Promote, Reinforce, Strengthen, Swell, Uphold, Uplift, Upraise

_**Raise, 3**_ Conjure, Summon

_**Rally, 1**_ Animate, Cheer, Embolden, Encourage, Enthuse, Exhort, Hearten, Incite, Inspire, Inspirit, Reassure, Rouse, Stimulate, Strengthen

_**Rally, 2**_ Assemble, Congregate, Conjoin, Reassemble, Unify, Unite

_**Ram**_ Attack, Charge, Strike, Wedge

_**Rank**_ Categorise, Class, Classify, Gauge, Grade, Rate, Value

_**Rankle**_ Aggravate

_**Ransack**_ Despoil, Fleece, Plunder, Raid, Rob, Strip

_**Rap**_ Bat, Flick, Hit, Knock, Slap, Spank, Strike, Swat, Thump

_**Rape**_ Assault, Debauch, Deflower, Despoil, Impregnate, Molest, Ravish, Violate

_**Rate**_ Class, Classify, Gauge, Grade, Rank, Value

_**Ratify**_ Affirm, Approve, Authorise, Back, Champion, Endorse, Favour, Recommend, Sanction, Support

_**Ration**_ Restrain, Restrict

_**Rattle**_ Agitate, Annoy, Disconcert, Disturb, Fluster, Irritate, Shake, Unsettle

_**Ravage**_ Demolish, Despoil, Destroy, Devastate, Invade, Penetrate, Plunder, Shatter, Wreck

_**Ravish, 1**_ Debauch, Deflower, Rape, Violate, Wreck

_**Ravish, 2**_ Captivate, Charm, Enchant, Enrapture, Entrance, Transport

_**Raze**_ Annihilate, Bulldoze, Cancel, Cut, Demolish, Destroy, Devastate, Efface, Eradicate, Flatten, Obliterate

_**Reach**_ Access, Attain

_**Read**_ Compute, Examine, Scan, Study

_**Rear**_ Cultivate, Develop, Father, Foster, Nurture, Raise

_**Reassemble, 1**_ Mend, Rebuild, Reconstruct, Repair, Restore

_**Reassemble, 2**_ Rally

_**Reassure**_ Assure, Bolster, Cheer, Comfort, Console, Embolden, Encourage, Fortify, Hearten, Inspirit, Invigorate, Nerve, Rally, Settle, Stimulate, Strengthen, Sustain

_**Rebuff**_ Chide, Condemn, Defeat, Deflect, Discourage, Knock, Neglect, Oppose, Reject, Repel, Reprimand, Resist, Sidestep, Snub, Spurn

_**Rebuild**_ Reassemble, Reconstruct, Restore

_**Rebuke**_ Abuse, Admonish, Berate, Castigate, Censure, Chastise, Chide, Disclaim, Lambast, Reprehend, Reprimand, Reproach, Reprove, Scold

_**Recapture**_ Retrieve, Reclaim, Regain

_**Receive**_ Accept, Acknowledge, Admit, Adopt, Embrace, Greet, Welcome

_**Reclaim**_ Appropriate, Recapture, Regain, Restore, Retrieve, Salvage

_**Recognise**_ Acknowledge, Admit, Apprehend, Greet, Salute

_**Recommend**_ Affirm, Aver, Back, Commend, Confirm, Endorse, Favour, Ratify, Sanction, Support, Sustain, Warrant

_**Recompense**_ Compensate, Pay, Remunerate, Reward

_**Reconcile (PL)**_ Appease, Content, Harmonise, Heal, Pacify, Placate, Propitiate

_**Recondition**_ Repair, Restore

_**Reconstitute**_ Reconstruct, Restore

_**Reconstruct**_ Reassemble, Rebuild, Recapture, Reconstitute, Reform, Regain, Rehabilitate, Renew, Restore, Revolutionise, Salvage

_**Recruit**_ Employ, Engage, Enlist, Procure

_**Redeem, 1**_ Rescue, Restore

_**Redeem, 2**_ Absolve, Deliver, Discharge, Disentangle, Free, Liberate, Purify, Rescue, Restore, Save, Unburden, Untie

_**Redirect**_ Deflect, Divert

_**Reduce, 1**_ Break, Deaden, Debase, Debilitate, Degrade, Demote, Deplete, Deprive, Devalue, Diminish, Disable, Drain, Enervate, Exhaust, Humble, Impoverish, Lessen, Salvage, Sap, Starve, Subjugate, Subordinate, Vanquish, Weaken

_**Reduce, 2**_ Lessen, Lower

_**Referee**_ Adjudicate, Arbitrate, Judge, Umpire

_**Refine**_ Civilise, Complete, Cultivate, Develop, Educate, Elevate, Improve, Perfect, Polish, Purify

_**Reflect**_ Ape, Copy, Mirror

_**Reform**_ Alter, Amend, Better, Change, Correct, Improve, Modify, Reconstruct, Regenerate, Rehabilitate, Repair, Restore, Transform

_**Refresh**_ Aid, Cheer, Energise, Enliven, Exhilarate, Freshen, Invigorate, Regenerate, Reinvigorate, Rejuvenate, Revitalise, Revive, Stimulate, Titivate

_**Refuse**_ Debar, Decline, Deny, Exclude, Reject, Repel, Repudiate, Spurn

_**Regain**_ Recapture, Reclaim, Retrieve

_**Regale**_ Amuse, Divert, Entertain, Indulge

_**Regenerate**_ Cure, Energise, Heal, Inspirit, Invigorate, Mend, Reform, Refresh, Rejuvenate, Remedy, Restore, Revive, Stimulate, Uplift

_**Regulate**_ Balance, Ground, Moderate, Normalise, Order, Police, Regularise, Settle, Stabilise

_**Regularise**_ Demobilise, Normalise, Regulate

_**Rehabilitate**_ Reconstruct, Reform, Reinvigorate, Renew, Renovate, Restitute, Restore

_**Reinforce**_ Augment, Boost, Bolster, Brace, Fortify, Harden, Improve, Inure, Raise, Replenish, Secure, Strengthen, Support, Toughen

_**Reinvigorate**_ Refresh, Rehabilitate, Strengthen

_**Reject**_ Abandon, Banish, Betray, Boycott, Defy, Desert, Discard, Disclaim, Disown, Disregard, Ditch, Divorce, Drop, Dump, Eject, Eliminate, Exclude, Expel, Ignore, Jilt, Rebuff, Refuse, Renounce, Repudiate, Scorn, Spurn

_**Rejuvenate**_ Refresh, Regenerate, Invigorate, Strengthen

_**Rekindle**_ Kindle, Revive

_**Relax**_ Allay, Alleviate, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Comfort, Disburden, Ease, Lighten, Massage, Mollify, Pacify, Quieten, Relieve, Settle, Soothe, Tranquillise

_**Release**_ Absolve, Acquit, Deliver, Discharge, Disencumber, Disengage, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Emancipate, Enfranchise, Exonerate, Free, Liberate, Relieve, Rescue, Unbridle, Unburden, Unchain, Undo, Undo, Unfasten, Unfetter, Unhook, Unshackle, Untie

_**Relieve**_ Aid, Allay, Alleviate, Appease, Assist, Assuage, Clear, Comfort, Console, Cure, Cushion, Disburden, Disencumber, Disentangle, Ease, Free, Help, Lighten, Lull, Pacify, Relax, Release, Rescue, Settle, Spare, Succour, Unburden, Unfasten, Untie

_**Relinquish**_ Abandon, Desert, Discard, Forsake, Jilt, Leave, Renounce,  Surrender, Yield

_**Relish**_ Savour

_**Remedy**_ Aid, Alleviate, Cure, Heal, Help, Improve, Mend, Regenerate, Treat

_**Remind**_ Nudge, Prod, Prompt

_**Remodel**_ Adapt, Alter

_**Remove**_ Dislodge, Dismiss, Eject, Eradicate, Evacuate, Excise, Exterminate, Fire

_**Renew**_ Reconstruct, Rehabilitate, Renovate, Restitute, Restore, Replenish

_**Renounce**_ Abandon, Abjure, Discard, Disclaim, Forsake, Leave, Nullify, Reject, Relinquish, Repudiate, Revoke, Sacrifice, Spurn, Surrender

_**Renovate**_ Rehabilitate, Renew, Restore, Revive

_**Renumerate**_ Pay, Recompense, Reward

_**Repair**_ Fix, Heal, Mend, Overhaul, Reassemble, Recondition, Reform, Restore

_**Repel**_ Antagonise, Deflect, Disgust, Horrify, Nauseate, Offend, Rebuff, Refuse, Repulse, Resist, Sicken

_**Replenish**_ Cure, Fill, Reinforce, Renew, Restore, Satiate, Saturate, Stuff

_**Reprehend**_ Berate, Blame, Castigate, Chastise, Chide, Rebuke, Reprove

_**Repress**_ Bully, Confine, Conquer, Crush, Curb, Discourage, Dishearten, Dominate, Gag, Intimidate, Master, Muffle, Oppress, Overcome, Overpower, Quash, Quell, Restrain, Silence, Smother, Squash, Stifle, Stop, Still, Stultify, Strangle, Subdue, Subjugate, Suppress, Tyrannise

_**Reprimand**_ Admonish, Berate, Castigate, Censure, Chide, Correct, Lambast, Lecture, Rebuff, Rebuke, Reproach, Scold

_**Reproach**_ Admonish, Berate, Blame, Castigate, Chide, Disparage, Rebuke, Reprimand, Scold

_**Reprove**_ Admonish, Castigate, Caution, Censure, Chide, Condemn, Correct,  Lecture, Punish, Rebuke, Reprehend, Scold

_**Repudiate**_ Disown, Disregard, Refuse, Reject, Renounce, Spurn, Surrender

_**Repulse**_ Disgust, Nauseate, Offend, Repel, Sicken

_**Requisition**_ Appropriate

_**Rescue**_ Deliver, Disencumber, Disenthrall, Emancipate, Free, Liberate, Redeem, Release, Relieve, Salvage, Save, Unburden

_**Resist**_ Challenge, Confront, Contradict, Obstruct, Parry, Rebuff, Repel

_**Respect**_ Admire, Esteem, Honour, Revere, Value, Venerate

_**Restitute**_ Compensate, Rehabilitate, Renew, Restore

_**Restore**_ Aid, Alleviate, Assist, Cure, Enliven, Freshen, Heal, Help, Mend, Overhaul, Rebuild, Reclaim, Recondition, Reconstruct, Reconstitute, Redeem, Reform, Regenerate, Rehabilitate, Renew, Renovate, Repair, Replenish, Restitute, Revitalise, Revive, Salvage, Strengthen

_**Restrain**_ Arrest, Bind, Block, Categorise, Censor, Chain, Confine, Constrain, Control, Cramp, Curb, Delay, Encumber, Fetter, Gag, Halt, Hamper, Hinder, Inhibit, Impede, Impound, Imprison, Incarcerate, Police, Prohibit, Ration, Repress, Restrict, Stifle, Stop, Subdue, Suppress, Tie, Tighten, Trammel

_**Restrict**_ Ban, Bar, Bind, Block, Categorise, Chain, Confine, Constrain, Constrict, Cramp, Curb, Debilitate, Detain, Disable, Encumber, Enervate, Enfeeble, Fetter, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Impound, Incapacitate, Incarcerate, Interdict, Limit, Prohibit, Ration, Restrain, Suppress, Tie, Trammel, Weaken

_**Resuscitate**_ Revitalise, Revive

_**Retain, 1**_ Employ, Engage, Enlist, Occupy

_**Retain, 2**_ Conserve, Detain, Hold, Save

_**Retard**_ Clog, Encumber, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impair, Impede, Inconvenience, Obstruct, Overload, Saddle, Trammel

_**Retrieve**_ Recapture, Reclaim, Regain

_**Revere**_ Admire, Adore, Adulate, Beatify, Deify, Dignify, Esteem, Glorify, Honour, Idolise, Laud, Prize, Respect, Treasure, Venerate, Worship

_**Revile**_ Abuse, Denounce, Vilify

_**Revitalise**_ Exhilarate, Freshen, Hearten, Refresh, Restore, Resuscitate, Revive, Titivate

_**Revive**_ Aid, Animate, Arouse, Awaken, Charge, Cheer, Comfort, Encourage, Enliven, Freshen, Generate, Hearten, Inspirit, Invigorate, Lift, Refresh, Regenerate, Rekindle, Renovate, Restore, Resuscitate, Revitalise, Rouse, Titivate

_**Revoke**_ Invalidate, Overrule, Renounce

_**Revolutionise**_ Overturn, Reconstruct, Transform

_**Reward**_ Award, Boost, Compensate, Crown, Enrich, Favour, Honour, Indulge, Pay, Praise, Recompense, Remunerate, Thank

_**Ridicule**_ Deride, Heckle, Humiliate, Jeer, Jibe, Kid, Mock, Rag, Scorn, Shame, Taunt, Tease

_**Rile**_ Aggravate, Annoy, Fret, Infuriate, Irk, Irritate, Nark, Needle, Vex

_**Rinse**_ Bathe, Cleanse

_**Rip**_ Cut, Lacerate, Slash, Slit, Split, Tear

_**Rival**_ Challenge

_**Rivet**_ Attract, Captivate, Engross, Enthrall, Fascinate, Hypnotise, Intrigue, Magnetise

_**Rob**_ Cheat, Defraud, Deprive, Despoil, Filch, Fleece, Mug, Pilfer, Pillage, Pinch, Plunder, Purloin, Ransack, Sack, Steal, Swindle

_**Rock, 1**_ Disturb, Undermine, Wobble

_**Rock, 2**_ Calm, Comfort, Cradle

_**Romance**_ Court, Pursue, Seduce, Woo

_**Root**_ Anchor, Embed, Ground, Plant, Stabilise, Steady

_**Rouse**_ Activate, Agitate, Animate, Arouse, Awaken, Bestir, Boost, Brighten, Cheer, Elate, Electrify, Elevate, Embolden, Encourage, Energise, Enliven, Evoke, Excite, Exhilarate, Fan, Fire, Freshen, Galvanise, Generate, Hearten, Impassion, Impel, Incite, Inflame, Infuriate, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Jolt, Nerve, Persuade, Provoke, Quicken, Rally, Revive, Shock, Spark, Stimulate, Stir, Strengthen, Thrill, Titivate, Uplift, Vitalise, Waken

_**Rout**_ Cripple, Crush, Demolish, Destroy, Devastate, Finish, Ruin, Shatter

_**Rub**_ Buff, Caress, Massage, Scour, Stroke

_**Ruffle**_ Agitate, Annoy, Discomfit, Discomfort, Disturb, Dizzy, Fluster, Fret, Hassle, Irk, Nag, Needle, Nettle, Perturb, Shake, Unsettle, Vex

_**Ruin**_ Abuse, Batter, Cripple, Crush, Damage, Deform, Demolish, Destroy, Devastate, Finish, Impair, Impoverish, Injure, Rout, Shatter, Spoil, Wreck

_**Rule**_ Command, Conduct, Conquer, Direct, Dominate, Domineer, Govern, Guide, Master, Police, Subjugate, Tyrannise

_**Rumble**_ Expose, Shatter, Strip, Unmask, Unveil

_**Rush**_ Goad, Hasten, Hurry, Hustle, Press, Quicken, Urge
**S**

_**Sabotage**_ Cripple, Damage, Disable, Disrupt, Incapacitate, Undercut, Undermine

_**Sack, 1**_ Banish, Depose, Discard, Discharge, Dislodge, Dismiss, Dispossess, Eject, Fire, Oust, Suspend

_**Sack, 2**_ Devastate, Pillage, Plunder

_**Sacrifice**_ Kill, Renounce, Surrender

_**Sadden**_ Depress, Dishearten, Dismay, Dispirit, Distress

_**Saddle**_ Burden, Encumber, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Inconvenience, Oppress, Overload, Retard, Trammel, Trouble

_**Safeguard**_ Chaperone, Defend, Escort, Guard, Inoculate, Insulate, House, Insure, Police, Protect, Sanction, Secure, Shelter, Shield, Support

_**Salute**_ Exalt, Greet, Hail, Honour, Knight, Praise, Recognise, Signal, Trumpet

_**Salvage**_ Reclaim, Redeem, Rescue, Restore, Save

_**Sanctify**_ Anoint, Beatify, Bless, Consecrate, Deify, Dignify, Glorify, Hallow, Idolise, Purify

_**Sanction**_ Affirm, Approve, Authorise, Back, Condone, Delegate, Empower, Enable, Endorse, Entitle, Favour, License, Permit, Ratify, Recommend, Safeguard, Support, Warrant

_**Sanitise**_ Censor, Purify

_**Sap**_ Besiege, Debilitate, Demoralise, Deplete, Devitalise, Dilute, Diminish, Disable, Drain, Enervate, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Impair, Impoverish, Incapacitate, Jade, Paralyse, Reduce, Tire, Undermine, Unhinge, Weaken

_**Satiate**_ Fill, Replenish, Satisfy, Saturate, Stuff

_**Satirise**_ Caricature, Lampoon, Mock, Parody

_**Satisfy**_ Appease, Assuage, Content, Fill, Gratify, Indulge, Pacify, Placate, Please, Satiate, Suffuse

_**Saturate**_ Drench, Imbue, Infuse, Replenish, Satiate, Soak, Suffuse

_**Savage**_ Assault, Attack, Damage, Maul

_**Save**_ Aid, Assist, Liberate, Redeem, Rescue, Retain, Salvage, Spare

_**Savour**_ Relish

_**Scan**_ Compute, Examine, Read, Study

_**Scandalise**_ Disgust, Outrage, Shock

_**Scar**_ Blemish, Mar, Mark

_**Scare**_ Affright, Alarm, Frighten, Menace, Panic, Petrify, Startle, Terrify, Terrorise

_**School**_ Civilise, Coach, Cultivate, Develop, Direct, Discipline, Drill, Edify, Educate, Elevate, Enlighten, Familiarise, Guide, Improve, Indoctrinate, Inform, Instruct, Nurture, Teach, Train, Tutor

_**Scold**_ Berate, Browbeat, Castigate, Censure, Chastise, Chide, Criticise, Hector, Henpeck, Lambast, Lecture, Nag, Rebuke, Reprimand, Reproach, Reprove

_**Score**_ Cut

_**Scorn**_ Defy, Deride, Pan, Reject, Ridicule, Shame, Spurn

_**Scour**_ Rub

_**Scourge**_ Beat, Flog, Thrash, Torment, Torture, Whip

_**Scratch**_ Cut, Damage, Nick, Pick, Prick, Wound

_**Screen**_ Protect, Shelter, Shield, Shroud

_**Scrub**_ Cleanse, Wash

_**Scrutinise**_ Analyse, Dissect, Examine, Inspect, Investigate, Probe, Study, Vet

_**Sculpt**_ Mould, Shape

_**Search**_ Frisk, Inspect, Probe

_**Season**_ Acclimatise, Accustom, Familiarise, Habituate, Prime, Temper

_**Secure, 1**_ Affix, Anchor, Attain, Bind, Chain, Fix, Lash, Lock, Peg, Pin, Reinforce, Steady, Tie

_**Secure, 2**_ Assure, Barricade, Defend, Fortify, Guard, Protect, Safeguard, Strengthen, Support

_**Second**_ Abet, Assist, Back, Champion, Support

_**Sedate**_ Calm, Ease, Settle, Sober, Tranquillise

_**Seduce**_ Allure, Attract, Beguile, Bribe, Court, Delight, Ensnare, Entice, Entrap, Induce, Lure, Romance, Tempt, Titillate, Turn, Violate

_**Segregate**_ Isolate, Separate

_**Seize**_ Abduct, Arrest, Captivate, Clasp, Clutch, Embrace, Grab, Grasp, Grip, Hijack, Kidnap, Nail, Pluck, Possess, Raid, Snare, Snatch

_**Select**_ Appoint, Choose, Designate, Elect, Nominate, Pick

_**Sell**_ Auction, Pimp, Prostitute

_**Separate (PL)**_ Cleave, Detach, Divide, Isolate, Segregate, Split, Sunder

_**Serve**_ Aid, Assist, Attend, Follow, Help, Obey, Oblige

_**Sever**_ Amputate, Break, Cleave, Cut

_**Settle**_ Allay, Assure, Balance, Calm, Compose, Ease, Ground, Harmonise, Heal, Lull, Pacify, Quieten, Reassure, Regulate, Relax, Relieve, Sedate, Soothe, Tranquillise

_**Shackle**_ Bind, Confine, Encumber, Enslave, Fetter, Hold, Manacle, Pinion, Tie, Trammel

_**Shake**_ Agitate, Beat, Jolt, Rattle, Ruffle, Stir, Unnerve

_**Shame**_ Debase, Debauch, Defame, Defile, Degrade, Demote, Devalue, Discomfit, Discompose, Disgrace, Dishonour, Embarrass, Expose, Humble, Humiliate, Mock, Ridicule, Scorn, Taint

_**Shape**_ Adapt, Condition, Convert, Educate, Mould, Sculpt

_**Sharpen**_ Improve, Strengthen, Vitalise

_**Shatter**_ Batter, Blast, Break, Burst, Crack, Crumble, Crush, Dash, Demolish, Destroy, Devastate, Disunite, Fragment, Plunder, Pulverise, Ravage, Rout, Ruin, Smash, Splinter, Split, Wreck

_**Shelter**_ Accommodate, Defend, Guard, House, Safeguard, Screen, Shield

_**Shepherd**_ Chaperone, Conduct, Control, Guide, Lead, Steer

_**Shield**_ Cover, Cushion, Defend, Guard, Harbour, House, Protect, Safeguard, Screen, Shelter

_**Shirk**_ Avoid, Dodge, Elude, Escape, Evade, Hedge

_**Shock**_ Affright, Agitate, Amaze, Animate, Appal, Astonish, Astound, Bewilder, Bump, Daze, Disgust, Disturb, Electrify, Excite, Fire, Flabbergast, Frighten, Galvanise, Horrify, Invigorate, Jolt, Outrage, Rouse, Scandalise, Startle, Stimulate, Stir, Stun, Terrify, Thrill, Traumatise, Unsettle

_**Shoot**_ Execute, Fire, Launch

_**Shoulder**_ Bear, Bump, Carry, Hold, Nudge, Push, Support

_**Shove**_ Bump, Crowd, Elbow, Hustle, Jostle, Knock, Nudge, Poke, Prod, Push

_**Shroud**_ Dim, Eclipse, Enclose, Enfold, Envelop, Enwrap, Obscure, Overshadow, Screen, Swathe, Veil, Wrap

_**Shun**_ Abandon, Avoid, Desert, Dodge, Elude, Escape, Evade, Ostracise

_**Sicken**_ Appal, Disgust, Disown, Horrify, Nauseate, Offend, Repel, Repulse, Weary

_**Sidestep**_ Avoid, Dodge, Elude, Evade, Outrun, Rebuff

_**Signal**_ Alarm, Alert, Beckon, Salute

_**Silence**_ Calm, Curb, Gag, Hush, Lull, Muffle, Mute, Muzzle, Quell, Quieten, Repress, Stifle, Still, Stop, Subdue, Suppress, Throttle

_**Sink**_ Drown, Swamp

_**Skewer**_ Impale, Knife, Pierce, Spike, Stab

_**Skin**_ Bamboozle, Expose, Flay, Fleece, Peel, Uncover

_**Slam**_ Bang, Bash, Propel, Slap, Strike, Thrash, Thump

_**Slander**_ Abuse, Affront, Attack, Blacken, Defame, Discredit, Disparage, Impugn, Insult, Knock, Malign, Outrage, Slight, Taunt

_**Slap**_ Bang, Beat, Clobber, Flog, Hit, Rap, Slam, Slug, Smack, Smite, Sock, Strike, Wallop, Whack

_**Slash**_ Chop, Cleave, Cut, Gash, Gouge, Hack, Incise, Knife, Lacerate, Rip, Slit, Strike, Tear

_**Slaughter**_ Annihilate, Butcher, Crush, Destroy, Exterminate, Massacre, Murder

_**Slay**_ Annihilate, Butcher, Eliminate, Execute, Kill, Liquidate, Murder, Terminate

_**Slight**_ Affront, Insult, Mock, Offend, Slander, Snub

_**Sling**_ Chuck, Fling, Propel, Throw

_**Slit**_ Cleave, Cut, Gash, Gouge, Incise, Knife, Lacerate, Pierce, Rip, Slash, Split, Tear, Wound

_**Slug**_ Bat, Batter, Beat, Belt, Clobber, Hit, Knock, Pound, Punch, Slap, Sock, Spank, Thump, Wallop, Whack

_**Smack**_ Bang, Bat, Beat, Clip, Clobber, Clout, Cuff, Flog, Hit, Punch, Slap, Spank, Strike, Swat, Swipe, Thump, Whack

_**Smash**_ Batter, Break, Crush, Dash, Demolish, Destroy, Devastate, Pulverise, Shatter

_**Smear**_ Besmear, Blacken, Contaminate, Defile, Dirty, Foul, Pollute, Soil, Stain, Taint

_**Smite**_ Batter, Belt, Cleave, Flog, Hit, Slap, Sock, Swat, Wallop, Whack

_**Smooth**_ Calm, Ease, Humour, Level, Soothe, Tranquillise

_**Smother**_ Choke, Coddle, Cosset, Deaden, Extinguish, Muffle, Repress, Strangle, Stifle, Suffocate, Suppress, Stifle, Strangle, Swathe

_**Snap**_ Break, Crack, Flip

_**Snare**_ Capture, Catch, Embroil, Enmesh, Ensnare, Entangle, Entrap, Hook, Implicate, Seize, Trammel, Trap

_**Snatch**_ Abduct, Capture, Catch, Clutch, Grab, Hijack, Nab, Pluck, Seize

_**Snub**_ Abandon, Humble, Humiliate, Ignore, Insult, Offend, Ostracise, Overlook, Rebuff, Slight

_**Soak**_ Douse, Drench, Infuse, Saturate

_**Sober**_ Awaken, Calm, Compose, Cool, Depress, Sedate, Steady

_**Sock**_ Batter, Beat, Belt, Box, Clobber, Cuff, Flog, Hammer, Hit, Knock, Lambast, Slap, Slug, Smite, Spank, Strike, Wallop, Whack

_**Soil**_ Defile, Dirty, Foul, Pollute, Smear, Stain, Taint

_**Solicit**_ Beg, Beseech, Entreat, Implore, Importune

_**Soothe**_ Allay, Alleviate, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Comfort, Compose, Conciliate, Console, Disburden, Ease, Harmonise, Heal, Hush, Lighten, Lull, Mollify, Pacify, Placate, Propitiate, Quell, Quieten, Relax, Settle, Smooth, Stroke, Sweeten, Temper, Tranquillise

_**Sophisticate**_ Better, Civilise, Groom, Mature

_**Sour**_ Alienate, Disaffect, Disenchant, Disillusion, Embitter, Envenom, Poison

_**Spank**_ Bang, Beat, Flagellate, Hammer, Rap, Slug, Smack, Sock, Strap, Strike, Tan, Thrash, Thwack, Wallop, Whack, Whip

_**Spare**_ Exempt, Excuse, Relieve, Save

_**Spark**_ Animate, Arouse, Excite, Generate, Ignite, Incite, Inspire, Kindle, Provoke, Rouse, Stimulate, Stir, Trigger

_**Spellbind**_ Beguile, Bewitch, Captivate, Charm, Delight, Enamour, Enchant, Engross, Enrapture, Enthrall, Entrance, Grip, Hypnotise, Mesmerise, Transfix

_**Spike**_ Impale, Pierce, Prick, Skewer, Stab

_**Splinter**_ Break, Crack, Crumble, Disunite, Fracture, Fragment, Shatter, Split

_**Split, 1**_ Break, Burst, Crack, Crumble, Cut, Fracture, Fragment, Gouge, Incise, Rip, Shatter, Slit, Splinter, Tear

_**Split, 2 (PL)**_ Bisect, Cleave, Disunite, Divide, Sunder, Separate

_**Spoil, 1**_ Contaminate, Damage, Deform, Impair, Injure, Mar, Pollute, Ruin, Taint

_**Spoil, 2**_ Favour, Indulge, Mollycoddle, Pamper, Pet

_**Sponsor**_ Back, Support

_**Spook**_ Frighten, Terrify

_**Spur**_ Accelerate, Animate, Arouse, Assist, Awaken, Boost, Drive, Encourage, Energise, Forward, Further, Galvanise, Generate, Goad, Impel, Incite, Inspire, Motivate, Prod, Promote, Prompt, Provoke, Push, Stimulate, Strengthen, Support, Uphold, Urge, Vitalise

_**Spurn**_ Banish, Desert, Discard, Disclaim, Disregard, Drop, Eject, Exclude, Expel, Ignore, Rebuff, Refuse, Reject, Renounce, Repudiate, Scorn

_**Squash**_ Bulldoze, Crush, Flatten, Mash, Pound, Press, Quash, Repress, Squeeze, Suppress, Trample

_**Squeeze**_ Clasp, Clinch, Cuddle, Embrace, Hug, Oppress, Pinch, Press, Squash

_**Stab**_ Impale, Knife, Penetrate, Perforate, Pierce, Puncture, Skewer, Spike, Wound

_**Stabilise**_ Anchor, Assure, Balance, Normalise, Regulate, Root, Steady, Support

_**Stagger**_ Amaze, Astonish, Astound, Daze, Dumbfound, Flabbergast, Stun, Surprise

_**Stain**_ Besmear, Blacken, Contaminate, Defile, Dirty, Foul, Pollute, Smear, Soil, Taint

_**Stalk**_ Chase, Follow, Hunt, Pursue

_**Stall**_ Divert, Evade, Halt, Parry, Stop

_**Startle**_ Agitate, Alarm, Amaze, Astonish, Confound, Daze, Electrify, Excite, Frighten, Galvanise, Jolt, Scare, Shock, Stimulate, Stir, Surprise, Thrill

_**Starve**_ Reduce, Weaken

_**Steady**_ Balance, Ground, Level, Root, Secure, Sober, Stabilise, Support

_**Steal**_ Appropriate, Despoil, Filch, Hijack, Nick, Pilfer, Pinch, Purloin, Rob, Swipe

_**Steel**_ Harden, Stiffen, Toughen

_**Steer**_ Direct, Dominate, Govern, Guide, Influence, Lead, Manage, Manipulate, Manoeuvre, Navigate, Operate, Shepherd, Usher

_**Stiffen**_ Embolden, Harden, Invigorate, Steel

_**Stifle**_ Choke, Curb, Cushion, Deaden, Gag, Hush, Muffle, Mute, Muzzle, Quell, Quieten, Repress, Restrain, Silence, Smother, Still, Stop, Strangle, Subdue, Suppress, Throttle

_**Still**_ Allay, Alleviate, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Curb, Disburden, Quieten, Repress, Silence, Suppress, Stifle

_**Stimulate**_ Accelerate, Activate, Agitate, Amaze, Animate, Arouse, Astonish, Awaken, Boost, Brighten, Cheer, Drive, Electrify, Embolden, Encourage, Energise, Enliven, Excite, Exhilarate, Fan, Fire, Freshen, Galvanise, Generate, Goad, Hearten, Heat, Impassion, Impel, Incite, Inflame, Inspire, Inspirit, Instigate, Invigorate, Jolt, Motivate,  Move, Nerve, Prod, Prompt, Propel, Provoke, Quicken, Rally, Reassure, Refresh, Regenerate, Rouse, Shock, Spark, Spur, Startle, Stir, Stoke, Thrill, Tickle, Titillate, Urge, Vitalise, Waken

_**Sting**_ Cut, Goad, Hurt, Needle, Prick, Prod, Wound

_**Stir**_ Activate, Affect, Agitate, Amaze, Arouse, Astound, Awaken, Cheer, Churn, Disturb, Electrify, Embolden, Encourage, Energise, Galvanise, Generate, Hearten, Heat, Impassion, Incite, Inflame, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Jolt, Move, Nerve, Provoke, Rouse, Shake, Shock, Spark, Startle, Stimulate, Stoke, Stump, Thrill, Touch, Vitalise, Waken

_**Stoke**_ Cajole, Encourage, Excite, Fire, Fuel, Inflame, Kindle, Stimulate, Stir, Stump

_**Stomach**_ Abide, Suffer, Tolerate

_**Stone**_ Execute, Strike

_**Stop**_ Apprehend, Arrest, Ban, Bar, Block, Check, Constrain, Deflect, Detain, Forestall, Halt, Hold, Immobilise, Impede, Inactivate, Inhibit, Intercept, Interdict, Mute, Muzzle, Obstruct, Prohibit, Repress, Restrain, Silence, Stall, Stifle, Thwart

_**Storm**_ Assault, Attack

_**Strangle**_ Choke, Extinguish, Muffle, Repress, Stifle, Smother, Suffocate, Suppress, Throttle

_**Strap**_ Beat, Birch, Cane, Castigate, Flagellate, Flog, Lash, Spank, Tan, Thrash, Tie, Whip, Yoke

_**Strengthen**_ Abet, Aid, Arm, Assist, Augment, Bolster, Boost, Brace, Cheer, Comfort, Concentrate, Corroborate, Elevate, Embolden, Encourage, Exalt, Excite, Favour, Feed, Fire, Fortify, Forward, Fuel, Further, Harden, Hearten, Heighten, Help, Improve, Inflame,  Inspirit, Inure, Invigorate, Nerve, Nurture, Protect, Raise, Rally, Reassure, Reinforce, Reinvigorate, Rejuvenate, Restore, Rouse, Secure, Sharpen, Spur, Succour, Support, Sustain, Swell, Toughen, Urge, Vitalise

_**Stress**_ Oppress, Pressurise

_**Strike**_ Assault, Astound, Attack, Bang, Bat, Batter, Bang, Beat, Break, Bump, Charge, Clobber, Crown, Cuff, Cut, Dash, Hammer, Hit, Lash, Pelt, Punch, Ram, Rap, Slam, Slap, Slash, Slug, Smack, Sock, Spank, Stone, Stun, Swat, Swipe, Tap, Thrash, Thump, Thwack, Wallop, Whack, Wound

_**Strip**_ Belt, Expose, Fleece, Ransack, Uncover, Undress, Unmask

_**Stroke**_ Brush, Caress, Fondle, Massage, Pat, Paw, Pet, Rub, Soothe, Touch

_**Study**_ Analyse, Compute, Dissect, Examine, Observe, Peruse, Pursue, Read, Scrutinise

_**Stuff**_ Fill, Replenish, Satiate

_**Stultify**_ Frustrate, Hamper, Impede, Numb, Obstruct, Repress, Suppress, Thwart, Wedge

_**Stump**_ Baffle, Befuddle, Bewilder, Block, Confound, Confuse, Dumbfound, Elude, Floor, Flummox, Foil, Forestall, Mystify, Outwit, Perplex, Puzzle, Stir, Stoke, Thwart

_**Stun**_ Amaze, Arrest, Astonish, Astound, Bemuse, Bewilder, Confound, Daze, Dumbfound, Flabbergast, Freeze, Immobilise, Numb, Paralyse, Petrify, Shock, Stagger, Strike, Stupefy, Surprise, Wind

_**Stupefy**_ Amaze, Astonish, Astound, Bemuse, Bewilder, Daze, Dazzle, Inebriate, Numb, Stun

_**Subdue**_ Break, Control, Curb, Crush, Humble, Hush, Master, Mellow, Oppress, Overwhelm, Pacify, Quell, Quieten, Repress, Restrain, Silence, Stifle,  Subjugate, Suppress

_**Subjugate**_ Bind, Capture, Conquer, Discipline, Quell, Reduce, Repress, Rule, Subdue, Suppress, Tame

_**Submerge**_ Bury, Drown, Obliterate, Overwhelm, Suppress, Swamp

_**Subordinate**_ Devalue, Lessen, Lower, Reduce

_**Subsume**_ Contain, Cover, Encompass, Hold, Include, Incorporate

_**Succour**_ Abet, Aid, Assist, Back, Encourage, Forward, Further, Help, Nurse, Relieve, Strengthen, Support, Sustain

_**Suffer**_ Abide, Bear, Endure, Tolerate, Stomach, Weather

_**Suffocate**_ Choke, Smother, Strangle

_**Suffuse**_ Fill, Infuse, Satisfy, Saturate

_**Summon**_ Beckon, Call, Conjure, Evoke, Raise, Invoke

_**Sunder (PL)**_ Bisect, Cleave, Divide, Separate, Split

_**Support, 1**_ Abet, Affirm, Aid, Assist, Authorise, Aver, Back, Bear, Befriend, Bolster, Boost, Brace, Carry, Champion, Commend, Condone, Corroborate, Defend, Encourage, Endorse, Endure, Espouse, Favour, Fortify, Foster, Forward, Further, Help, Nourish, Nurse, Nurture, Patronise, Protect, Promote, Ratify, Recommend, Reinforce, Safeguard, Sanction, Second, Secure, Sponsor, Spur, Stabilise, Steady, Strengthen, Succour, Sustain, Upgrade, Uphold, Vindicate, Warrant

_**Support, 2**_ Bear, Carry, Cradle, Hold, Shoulder

_**Suppress**_ Arrest, Ban, Crush, Curb, Deaden, Demolish, Discourage, Extinguish, Gag, Hush, Muffle, Muzzle, Oppress, Overmaster, Overpower, Quash, Quell, Quieten, Repress, Restrain, Restrict, Silence, Smother, Squash, Stifle, Still,  Strangle, Stultify, Submerge, Subdue, Subjugate, Throttle, Tyrannise

_**Surmount**_ Overcome

_**Surpass**_ Better, Eclipse, Exceed, Outdo, Outshine, Top, Transcend

_**Surrender**_ Abandon, Forsake, Relinquish, Renounce, Repudiate, Sacrifice, Yield

_**Surprise**_ Amaze, Ambush, Astonish, Astound, Bewilder, Confound, Daze, Flabbergast, Stagger, Startle, Stun

_**Surround**_ Besiege, Circle, Circumscribe, Contain, Encircle, Enclose, Encompass, Enfold, Envelop, Hug, Wrap

_**Suspend, 1**_ Dangle

_**Suspend, 2**_ Depose, Sack

_**Sustain**_ Assist, Augment, Back, Bear, Bolster, Cheer, Comfort, Embolden, Encourage, Endorse, Feed, Fortify, Foster, Fuel, Hearten, Invigorate, Nourish, Nurture, Reassure, Recommend, Strengthen, Succour, Support, Wean

_**Swamp**_ Besiege, Consume, Deluge, Engulf, Envelop, Infest, Inundate, Overwhelm, Sink, Submerge

_**Swat**_ Bat, Hit, Rap, Smack, Smite, Strike, Swipe

_**Swathe**_ Clasp, Embrace, Enclose, Enfold, Envelop, Enwrap, Shroud, Smother, Wrap

_**Sweeten**_ Alleviate, Appease, Mollify, Pacify, Soothe, Thaw

_**Swell**_ Aggrandise, Augment, Boost, Distend, Elevate, Exalt, Fill, Heighten, Inflate, Lift, Raise, Strengthen

_**Swindle**_ Bamboozle, Cheat, Con, Deceive, Defraud, Delude, Diddle, Dupe, Exploit, Gull, Hoodwink, Fiddle, Fleece, Hoax, Rob, Trick

_**Swipe, 1**_ Beat, Smack, Strike, Swat, Wound

_**Swipe, 2**_ Filch, Nick, Pinch, Purloin, Steal
**T**

_**Tackle**_ Attack, Broach, Challenge, Confront

_**Tag**_ Classify

_**Taint**_ Adulterate, Besmear, Blacken, Blemish, Blight, Contaminate, Corrupt, Damage, Debase, Defile, Dirty, Disgrace, Dishonour, Foul, Impair, Infect, Mar, Poison, Pollute, Shame, Smear, Soil, Spoil, Stain

_**Tame**_ Discipline, Subjugate, Temper

_**Tan**_ Beat, Birch, Cane, Castigate, Flagellate, Flog, Lash, Laud, Spank, Strap, Thrash, Whip

_**Tantalise**_ Fascinate, Provoke, Taunt, Tease, Titillate

_**Tap**_ Dab, Flick, Pat, Strike, Touch

_**Tarnish**_ Blacken, Defame, Jibe, Mar

_**Taunt**_ Badger, Bait, Harass, Heckle, Insult, Jeer, Jibe, Mock, Needle, Pester, Poke, Provoke, Ridicule, Slander, Tantalise, Tease, Torment

_**Teach**_ Advise, Aid, Apprise, Civilise, Coach, Condition, Counsel, Cultivate, Develop, Direct, Discipline, Drill, Edify, Educate, Elevate, Enlighten, Foster, Groom, Guide, Improve, Indoctrinate, Inform, Instruct, Lecture, Nurture, School, Train, Tutor

_**Tear**_ Bite, Break, Cleave, Cut, Gash, Gouge, Incise, Lacerate, Rip, Slash, Slit, Split

_**Tease**_ Aggravate, Badger, Bait, Bother, Fret, Goad, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Irritate, Kid, Mock, Needle, Pester, Poke, Provoke, Rag, Ridicule, Tantalise, Taunt, Tickle, Torment, Vex

_**Temper**_ Allay, Assuage, Calm, Moderate, Mollify, Season, Soothe, Tame

_**Tempt**_ Allure, Attract, Bribe, Cajole, Coax, Entice, Induce, Influence, Lure, Seduce

_**Terminate**_ Annihilate, Eliminate, Execute, Finish, Kill, Murder, Slay

_**Terrify**_ Affright, Alarm, Frighten, Horrify, Panic, Paralyse, Petrify, Scare, Shock, Spook, Terrorise

_**Terrorise**_ Affright, Alarm, Blackmail, Bully, Endanger, Frighten, Hijack, Horrify, Intimidate, Jeopardise, Menace, Oppress, Petrify, Plague, Scare, Terrify, Threaten

_**Test**_ Appraise, Assess, Audition, Examine, Probe, Quiz

_**Thank**_ Bless, Credit, Praise, Reward

_**Thaw**_ Disarm, Sweeten, Warm

_**Thrash**_ Batter, Beat, Bludgeon, Defeat, Flagellate, Flog, Pelt, Pulverise, Scourge, Slam, Spank, Strap, Strike, Tan, Thump, Thwack, Whip

_**Threaten**_ Alarm, Blackmail, Bully, Challenge, Curse, Compromise, Endanger, Hector, Hijack, Imperil, Intimidate, Jeopardise, Menace, Terrorise, Undermine, Warn

_**Thrill**_ Animate, Arouse, Delight, Electrify, Enrapture, Excite, Exhilarate, Fire, Galvanise, Rouse, Shock, Startle, Stimulate, Stir, Titillate

_**Throttle**_ Choke, Curb, Gag, Silence, Stifle, Strangle, Suppress

_**Throw**_ Chuck, Fling, Flip, Floor, Distract, Pelt, Propel, Sling, Toss

_**Thrust**_ Drive, Further, Hustle, Propel, Push

_**Thump**_ Bang, Bat, Batter, Beat, Hammer, Hit, Pummel, Punch, Rap, Slam, Slug, Smack, Strike, Thrash, Thwack, Wallop, Whack

_**Thwack**_ Bang, Batter, Beat, Spank, Strike, Thrash, Thump, Whack

_**Thwart**_ Block, Defeat, Defy, Delay, Elude, Flummox, Forestall, Hamper, Hinder, Impede, Obstruct, Outwit, Parry, Stop, Stultify, Stump, Undo

_**Tickle**_ Amuse, Cheer, Provoke, Stimulate, Tease, Titillate

_**Tie**_ Bind, Chain, Constrain, Encumber, Entwine, Fetter, Fix, Hamper, Lash, Lock, Pinion, Restrain, Restrict, Secure, Shackle, Strap

_**Tighten**_ Constrict, Restrain

_**Tire**_ Debilitate, Devitalise, Drain, Enervate, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Harass, Incapacitate, Jade, Sap, Unnerve, Weaken, Weary

_**Titillate**_ Arouse, Attract, Captivate, Charm, Excite, Provoke, Seduce, Stimulate, Tantalise, Thrill, Tickle

_**Titivate**_ Enliven, Freshen, Refresh, Revitalise, Revive, Rouse

_**Toast**_ Glorify, Honour, Praise, Trumpet, Warm

_**Tolerate**_ Abide, Bear, Endure, Indulge, Stomach, Suffer

_**Top**_ Better, Outdo, Outshine, Outsmart, Outwit, Surpass, Transcend, Trump

_**Topple**_ Depose, Dethrone, Overthrow

_**Torment**_ Aggravate, Assail, Badger, Bait, Browbeat, Bug, Bully, Curse, Frustrate, Harangue, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Hector, Henpeck, Intimidate, Irritate, Maltreat, Nag, Persecute, Pester, Plague, Provoke, Rag, Scourge, Taunt, Tease, Torture, Trouble, Vex

_**Torture**_ Abuse, Persecute, Punish, Scourge, Torment, Trouble

_**Toss**_ Flick, Fling, Flip, Throw

_**Touch, 1**_ Brush, Caress, Dab, Feel, Flick, Jab, Kiss, Manipulate, Massage, Nurture, Paw, Pat, Peck, Stir, Stroke, Tap

_**Touch, 2**_ Impress, Move

_**Toughen**_ Boost, Fortify, Harden, Reinforce, Steel, Strengthen

_**Track**_ Accompany, Chase, Follow, Hunt,  Pursue, Stalk

_**Train**_ Civilise, Coach, Condition, Cultivate, Develop, Discipline, Drill, Edify, Educate, Enlighten, Familiarise, Groom, Guide, Improve, Indoctrinate, Inform, Instruct, Nurture, School, Teach, Tutor

_**Trammel**_ Burden, Confine, Constrain, Constrict, Cramp, Curb, Encumber, Enmesh, Ensnare, Entangle, Fetter, Hamper, Handicap, Hinder, Impede, Implicate, Inconvenience, Obstruct, Oppress, Overload, Restrain, Restrict, Retard, Saddle, Shackle, Snare, Trap

_**Trample**_ Beat, Flatten, Oppress, Squash

_**Tranquillise**_ Allay, Alleviate, Appease, Assuage, Calm, Deaden, Disburden, Ease, Lighten, Lull, Pacify, Quieten, Relax, Sedate, Settle, Smooth, Soothe

_**Transcend**_ Eclipse, Exceed, Outdo, Outshine, Surpass, Top

_**Transfix**_ Hold, Hypnotise, Mesmerise, Paralyse, Petrify, Spellbind

_**Transform**_ Alter, Change, Convert, Pervert, Reform, Revolutionise, Turn

_**Transport, 1**_ Bear, Carry, Convey

_**Transport, 2**_ Bewitch, Ravish

_**Trap**_ Ambush, Box, Catch, Corner, Enmesh, Ensnare, Entangle, Hoax, Hook, Implicate, Imprison, Net, Outsmart, Outwit, Pigeonhole, Snare, Trammel, Trick

_**Trash**_ Batter, Destroy, Violate

_**Traumatise**_ Shock, Trouble, Wound

_**Treasure**_ Adore, Adulate, Cherish, Consecrate, Conserve, Enshrine, Honour, Idolise, Immortalise, Pet, Prize, Revere, Value, Venerate, Worship

_**Treat, 1**_ Favour, Pamper

_**Treat, 2**_ Cure, Heal, Mend, Remedy

_**Trick**_ Bamboozle, Beguile, Cheat, Con, Deceive, Defraud, Delude, Dupe, Entrap,  Fool, Gull, Hoax, Hoodwink, Kid, Manoeuvre, Mislead, Outwit, Swindle, Trap

_**Trigger**_ Activate, Cue, Fire, Generate, Ignite, Light, Prompt, Provoke, Spark

_**Trip**_ Outsmart, Outwit

_**Trouble**_ Afflict, Agitate, Annoy, Badger, Bedevil, Bother, Burden, Concern, Confound, Confuse, Derange, Discomfort, Disconcert, Distress, Disturb, Fret, Harass, Harm, Harry, Hassle, Haunt, Muddle, Perplex, Perturb, Pester, Plague, Saddle, Torment, Torture, Traumatise, Unnerve, Unsettle, Upset, Vex, Weaken, Weary, Worry

_**Trounce**_ Beat, Defeat, Flog, Humiliate

_**Trump**_ Outdo, Outsmart, Outwit, Top

_**Trumpet**_ Emblazon, Extol, Laud, Praise, Proclaim, Salute, Toast

_**Try**_ Appraise, Judge

_**Tug**_ Draw, Grab, Move, Pull, Wrench, Wrest, Yank

_**Turn**_ Alter, Change, Convert, Pervert, Seduce, Transform

_**Tutor**_ Aid, Apprise, Assist, Civilise, Coach, Counsel, Cultivate, Develop, Direct, Discipline, Drill, Edify, Educate, Enlighten, Groom, Guide, Help, Improve, Indoctrinate, Inform, Instruct, Lecture, School, Teach, Train

_**Twist**_ Bend, Contort, Deform, Derange, Deviate, Flip, Modify, Pervert, Warp, Wrench, Wrest, Wring

_**Tyrannise**_ Bully, Crush, Dominate, Domineer, Intimidate, Oppress, Persecute, Repress, Rule, Suppress
**U**

_**Umpire**_ Adjudicate, Arbitrate, Judge, Mediate, Referee

_**Unbalance**_ Inebriate, Intoxicate, Unhinge

_**Unbridle**_ Release

_**Unburden**_ Clear, Discharge, Disencumber, Disengage, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Free, Liberate, Redeem, Release, Relieve, Rescue, Unchain, Unfetter, Unleash, Unshackle

_**Unchain**_ Deliver, Disencumber, Disengage, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Emancipate, Enfranchise, Free, Liberate, Release, Unburden, Unfetter, Unleash, Unshackle, Untie

_**Uncover, 1**_ Flay, Skin, Strip, Undress, Unveil

_**Uncover, 2**_ Expose, Unmask

_**Undercut**_ Diminish, Disable, Enfeeble, Invalidate, Sabotage, Undermine, Weaken

_**Underestimate**_ Misjudge

_**Undermine**_ Compromise, Debilitate, Demoralise, Deplete, Devitalise, Disable, Diminish, Enfeeble, Rock, Sabotage, Sap, Threaten, Unhinge, Weaken, Wobble, Undercut, Unnerve

_**Undo, 1**_ Disengage, Disentangle, Free, Release, Unfasten

_**Undo, 2**_ Thwart

_**Undress**_ Strip, Uncover

_**Unearth**_ Discover

_**Unfasten**_ Release, Relieve, Undo, Untie

_**Unfetter**_ Disencumber, Disengage, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Deliver, Emancipate, Enfranchise, Free, Liberate, Release, Unburden, Unchain, Unleash, Unshackle, Untie

_**Unhinge**_ Confound, Confuse, Craze, Debilitate, Derange, Destabilise, Devitalise, Disable, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Inebriate, Madden, Sap, Unbalance, Undermine, Unsettle, Weaken

_**Unify (PL)**_ Conjoin, Combine, Rally, Unite

_**Unite (PL)**_ Combine, Conjoin, Rally, Unify

_**Unhook**_ Disengage, Release

_**Unleash**_ Disencumber, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Emancipate, Free, Liberate, Unburden, Unchain, Unfetter, Untie

_**Unmask**_ Expose, Rumble, Shatter, Strip, Uncover, Unveil

_**Unnerve**_ Agitate, Alarm, Confound, Confuse, Debilitate, Disarm, Disconcert, Distress, Enfeeble, Fluster, Incapacitate, Panic, Paralyse, Perturb, Shake, Tire, Trouble, Undermine, Unsettle, Unsteady, Upset, Weaken

_**Unravel**_ Decipher, Disentangle, Untie

_**Unsettle**_ Agitate, Bother, Confuse, Disconcert, Disturb, Dizzy, Faze, Fluster, Perturb, Rattle, Ruffle, Shock, Trouble, Unhinge, Unnerve, Unsteady, Upset, Worry

_**Unshackle**_ Deliver, Discharge, Disencumber, Disengage, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Emancipate, Enfranchise, Free, Liberate, Release, Unburden, Unchain, Unfetter, Untie

_**Unsteady**_ Derange, Destabilise, Unnerve, Unsettle

_**Untie**_ Discharge, Disencumber, Disengage, Disentangle, Disenthrall, Disunite, Emancipate, Free, Liberate, Redeem, Release, Relieve, Unchain, Unfasten, Unfetter, Unleash, Unravel, Unshackle

_**Unveil**_ Expose, Rumble, Shatter, Unmask

_**Upgrade**_ Aggrandise, Elevate, Forward, Further, Improve, Promote, Support

_**Uphold**_ Back, Befriend, Encourage, Forward, Raise, Spur, Support

_**Uplift**_ Animate, Boost, Brighten, Cheer, Elate, Elevate, Excite, Exhilarate, Freshen, Hearten, Hoist, Inspirit, Invigorate, Lift, Nurture, Raise, Regenerate, Rouse, Vitalise

_**Upset**_ Agitate, Bother, Derange, Discomfort, Discomfit, Disconcert, Disrupt, Dissatisfy, Distract, Distress, Disturb, Fluster, Fret, Harass, Madden, Nark, Offend, Perturb, Trouble, Unnerve, Unsettle, Vex

_**Urge**_ Animate, Boost, Compel, Drive, Encourage, Enforce, Entreat, Force, Forward, Goad, Hasten, Haunt, Impel, Incite, Influence, Motivate, Persuade, Press, Prod, Push, Quicken, Rush, Spur, Strengthen, Spur, Stimulate

_**Use, 1**_ Deploy, Employ, Utilise

_**Use, 2**_ Abuse, Exploit, Misuse, Use

_**Usher**_ Attend, Guide, Lead, Navigate, Steer

_**Utilise**_ Deploy, Employ, Engage, Use
**V**

_**Validate**_ Confirm, Permit

_**Value, 1**_ Appraise, Clasp, Class, Classify, Grade, Rank, Rate

_**Value, 2**_ Assess, Cherish, Esteem, Enshrine, Estimate, Honour, Prize, Respect, Treasure

_**Vanquish**_ Beat, Conquer, Crush, Defeat, Demolish, Destroy, Master, Overmaster, Overpower, Overwhelm, Quash, Quell, Reduce

_**Veil**_ Cover, Obscure, Shroud

_**Venerate**_ Admire, Adore, Adulate, Beatify, Consecrate, Deify, Dignify, Enshrine, Honour, Idolise, Prize, Respect, Revere, Treasure, Worship

_**Vet**_ Appraise, Check, Dissect, Scrutinise

_**Vex**_ Aggravate, Agitate, Annoy, Badger, Bedevil, Bug, Distress, Disturb, Fluster, Fret, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Hound, Incense, Infuriate, Irk, Irritate, Nag, Nark, Nettle, Persecute, Perturb, Pester, Plague, Provoke, Rile, Ruffle, Tease, Torment, Trouble, Upset, Weary, Worry

_**Victimise**_ Bully, Dupe, Oppress, Persecute

_**Vilify**_ Abuse, Attack, Berate, Blacken, Defame, Denounce, Discredit, Disparage, Revile

_**Vindicate**_ Absolve, Acquit, Clear, Endorse, Excuse, Exonerate, Support

_**Violate**_ Abuse, Assault, Corrupt, Debauch, Defile, Desecrate, Pollute, Profane, Rape, Ravish, Seduce, Trash

_**Vitalise**_ Activate, Animate, Arouse, Awaken, Brighten, Cheer, Electrify, Embolden, Encourage, Energise, Enliven, Excite, Exhilarate, Fire, Galvanise, Generate,  Hearten, Inflame, Inspire, Inspirit, Invigorate, Motivate, Nerve, Provoke, Quicken, Rouse, Sharpen, Spur, Stimulate, Stir, Strengthen, Uplift

_**Vitiate**_ Contaminate, Corrupt, Debase, Poison

_**Vivify**_ Animate, Arouse, Awaken
**W**

_**Waken**_ Activate, Animate, Arouse, Awaken, Enliven, Excite, Fire, Galvanise, Generate, Kindle, Provoke, Rouse, Stimulate, Stir

_**Wallop**_ Bat, Batter, Beat, Belt, Clobber, Crush, Flog, Hammer, Hit, Knock, Pelt, Pound, Pummel, Punch, Slap, Slug, Smite, Sock, Spank, Strike, Thump, Whack

_**Warm**_ Animate, Arouse, Cheer, Excite, Heat, Impassion, Melt, Thaw, Toast

_**Warn**_ Admonish, Advise, Alarm, Alert, Caution, Counsel, Dissuade, Forewarn, Notify, Prepare, Threaten

_**Warp**_ Bend, Break, Contort, Deform, Deviate, Distort, Impair, Modify, Pervert, Twist

_**Warrant**_ Assure, Authorise, Back, Champion, Commission, Delegate, Endorse, Entitle, License, Permit, Recommend, Sanction, Support

_**Wash**_ Cleanse, Rinse, Scrub

_**Weaken**_ Adulterate, Break, Cripple, Damage, Deaden, Debase, Debilitate, Demoralise, Deplete, Depress, Deprive, Devalue, Devitalise, Dilute, Diminish, Disable, Disarm, Emasculate, Enervate, Enfeeble, Exhaust, Fatigue, Hurt, Impair, Impoverish, Incapacitate, Injure, Invalidate, Lessen, Moderate, Modify, Reduce, Restrict, Sap, Starve, Tire, Trouble, Undercut, Undermine, Unhinge, Unnerve, Wound

_**Wean**_ Nourish, Nurture, Sustain

_**Weary**_ Annoy, Burden, Debilitate, Drain, Exasperate, Exhaust, Fatigue, Irk, Jade,  Plague, Sicken, Tire, Trouble, Vex

_**Weather**_ Endure, Suffer, Withstand

_**Wed**_ Espouse, Marry

_**Wedge**_ Affix, Fix, Lodge, Ram, Stuff

_**Weigh**_ Consider, Contemplate, Evaluate, Examine, Gauge, Measure

_**Welcome**_ Accept, Acclaim, Adopt, Applaud, Embrace, Espouse, Greet, Hail, Invite, Receive

_**Whack**_ Bang, Batter, Beat, Belt, Box, Clobber, Cuff, Flog, Hammer, Hit, Lambast, Slap, Slug, Smack, Smite, Sock, Spank, Strike, Thump, Thwack, Wallop

_**Whip**_ Beat, Birch, Cane, Castigate, Flagellate, Flog, Lash, Scourge, Spank, Strap, Tan, Thrash

_**Will**_ Award, Encourage

_**Win**_ Allure, Attain, Attract, Captivate, Capture, Charm, Convince, Disarm, Enamour, Enchant, Persuade

_**Wind**_ Stun

_**Wing**_ Disable, Hinder, Wound

_**Withstand**_ Endure, Weather

_**Wobble**_ Disturb, Rock, Undermine

_**Woo**_ Court, Entice, Pursue, Romance

_**Work**_ Engineer, Handle, Influence, Manage, Manipulate, Operate

_**Worry**_ Agitate, Annoy, Badger, Bedevil, Bother, Concern, Distract, Distress, Disturb, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Haunt, Hector, Niggle, Persecute, Perturb, Pester, Plague, Trouble, Unease, Unsettle, Vex

_**Worship**_ Adore, Adulate, Beatify, Deify, Enshrine, Glorify, Idolise, Revere, Treasure, Venerate

_**Wound**_ Bite, Break, Bruise, Cut, Damage, Disable, Gash, Gouge, Hack, Harm, Hurt, Incise, Injure, Insult, Knife, Lacerate, Maim, Maltreat, Maul, Nick, Scratch,  Slit, Stab, Sting, Strike, Swipe, Traumatise, Weaken, Wing, Wrong

_**Wrap**_ Circumscribe, Clasp, Cover, Embrace, Enclose, Enfold, Envelop, Enwrap, Muffle, Protect, Shroud, Surround, Swathe

_**Wreathe**_ Decorate, Encircle, Enfold

_**Wreck**_ Debauch, Destroy, Devastate, Mangle, Plunder, Ravage, Ravish, Ruin, Shatter

_**Wrench**_ Force, Grab, Pull, Tug, Twist, Yank

_**Wrest**_ Detach, Pull, Ruin, Tug, Twist, Wring

_**Wring**_ Twist, Wrest

_**Wrong**_ Abuse, Cheat, Discredit, Dishonour, Harm, Hurt, Injure, Maltreat, Wound
**Y-Z**

_**Yank**_ Draw, Pull, Tug, Wrench

_**Yield**_ Relinquish, Surrender

_**Yoke**_ Bind, Chain, Strap

_**Zap**_ Destroy, Hit, Kill
EMOTIONAL GROUPS

_**Note**_

For guidelines on how to use these Emotional Groups to kick-start choosing your actions, refer to here of the Introduction. 

The Emotional Groups and their subgroups are:

• NURTURING | here

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Loving  
Encouraging  
Supporting

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• USING | here

Manipulating  
Disturbing  
Deceiving

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• DAMAGING | here

Discouraging  
Harming  
Destroying

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_**Nurturing Words**_

_**A Loving Words**_

Accept, Accommodate, Admire, Adore, Adorn, Adulate, Assuage

Baptise, Beatify, Beautify, Betroth, Bless

Calm, Caress, Centre, Civilise, Clasp, Cleanse, Clinch, Coddle, Comfort, Compliment, Compose, Condone, Consecrate, Conserve, Console, Cosset, Court, Cradle, Credit, Cuddle, Cup, Cushion

Defrost, Deify, Delight

Emancipate, Embrace, Enamour, Enchant, Encircle, Encompass, Endear, Enfold, Enfranchise, Enjoin, Enlighten, Enrapture, Enrich, Entertain, Enthral, Entrance, Entwine, Envelop, Enwrap, Evacuate, Extol

Fan, Father, Felicitate, Forgive, Foster

Gladden, Glorify, Grace, Gratify

Hallow, Harmonise, Hold, Honour, Hug

Idolise, Inflame, Infuse, Insure

Jolly

Kindle, Kiss

Level, Liberate, Lick, Lull, Lure

Massage, Melt, Mend, Mollify, Mollycoddle, Mother

Name, Nibble, Nourish, Nurse, Nuzzle

Ornament

Pacify, Pamper, Pardon, Parent, Pat, Paw, Peck, Perfect, Pet, Placate, Please, Pleasure, Praise, Prize, Propitiate, Protect, Purify

Ravish, Rear, Receive, Reconcile, Redeem, Refine, Reform, Regain, Regale, Rehabilitate, Rekindle, Relax, Release, Relieve, Relinquish, Relish, Remedy, Renew, Replenish, Rescue, Respect, Restore, Resuscitate, Retrieve, Revere, Revitalise, Revive, Rock, Romance, Rouse

Safeguard, Salvage, Sanctify, Satiate, Satisfy, Saturate, Save, Savour, School, Secure, Seduce, Select, Serve, Settle, Shepherd, Shield, Shroud, Smoothe, Sober, Soothe, Spellbind, Squeeze, Still, Stroke, Suffuse, Sustain, Swathe

Tease, Temper, Thank, Thaw, Titillate, Titivate, Toast, Touch, Transfix, Transform, Transport, Treasure, Treat

Unburden, Unchain, Unfasten, Unfetter, Unify, Unite, Unravel, Unshackle, Untie

Validate, Value, Venerate, Vindicate, Vitalise

Waken, Warm, Wash, Wean, Wed, Welcome, Win, Woo, Worship

_**B Encouraging Words**_

Absolve, Accelerate, Accustom, Acknowledge, Activate, Aggrandise, Amend, Animate, Applaud, Approve, Arouse, Assist, Augment

Befriend, Bestir, Blazon, Bolster, Boost, Brighten

Cajole, Certify, Champion, Coach, Coax, Compel, Compensate, Condition, Congratulate, Conjure, Convert, Correct, Cue, Cultivate

Decorate, Delegate, Designate, Develop, Distinguish, Drill, Drive

Elate, Elect, Electrify, Elevate, Emblazon, Employ, Empower, Enable, Encourage, Endorse, Energise, Engage, Engross, Enkindle, Enlarge, Enlist, Enliven, Excite, Exhilarate

Familiarise, Feed, Fire, Focus, Forward, Fortify, Free, Freshen, Fuel, Further

Greet, Groom, Guide

Habituate, Harden, Hasten, Heal, Heighten, Help

Ignite, Imbue, Impassion, Impel, Implore, Improve, Include, Incorporate, Induce, Induct, Infect, Inflate, Influence, Inspire, Inspirit, Instruct, Intrigue, Invigorate, Invite, Invoke, Involve

Join

Kindle

Launch, Lead, Lecture, Lift, Light, Lighten

Magnetise, Mobilise, Motivate, Move

Nudge

Organise, Orientate, Overhaul

Permit, Persuade, Polish, Press, Pressure, Prod, Promote, Prompt, Propel, Pull, Pursue, Push

Quicken

Rally, Reassemble, Reassure, Recommend, Recondition, Reconstitute, Recruit, Refresh, Regenerate, Reinvigorate, Rejuvenate, Repair, Revolutionise, Reward, Rush

Second, Shape, Sharpen, Sophisticate, Spare, Spark, Spur, Steer, Stiffen, Stimulate, Stir, Stoke, Strengthen, Stretch, Sweeten, Swell

Tantalise, Teach, Thrill, Thrust, Toughen, Train, Trigger, Tug, Tutor

Urge, Usher

Warrant

_**C Supporting Words**_

Abet, Acclaim, Accommodate, Accompany, Adopt, Advise, Aid, Alert, Allay, Allign, Anchor, Appoint, Approve, Arm, Assure, Attend, Authorise, Aver, Award

Back, Balance, Bear, Behold, Bind, Bolster, Brief

Carry, Catch, Cement, Champion, Choose,  Commend, Confirm, Contain, Corroborate, Counsel, Crown

Defend, Direct, Disburden, Discipline

Embed, Emend, Endorse, Ennoble, Entrust, Equip, Esteem

Fix, Follow, Fortify, Furnish

Generate, Govern, Grasp, Guard, Guide

Hail, Heal, Help, Host, House

Inoculate, Insulate, Inure

Knight

Legitimise, Lift, Lighten, Lodge

Manage, Master, Match

Navigate, Nominate

Obey, Ordain

Pardon, Pay, Pick, Plant, Police, Proclaim

Qualify

Ratify, Rebuild, Receive, Recompense, Reinforce, Remunerate, Retain, Root, Rule

Safeguard, Sponsor, Stabilise Steady, Stoke, Stress

Toast, Trumpet

Uphold, Uplift

Will
_**Using Words**_

_**A Manipulating Words**_

Allure, Amaze, Amuse, Appease, Arrest, Attract

Bait, Beg, Beguile, Beseech, Besiege, Bewitch, Bind, Blackmail, Brainwash, Bribe, Browbeat, Buff, Butter

Change, Charm, Churn, Coerce, Corner, Corrupt

Dazzle, Deactivate, Deconstruct

Engineer, Ensnare, Entice, Entrap, Exploit

Fascinate, Flatter, Fondle, Force, Fragment

Hog, Hoodwink, Hook, Humble, Hurry, Hush, Hustle, Hypnotise

Judge, Jumble

Lobby, Lower, Lull

Manipulate, Manoeuvre, Mesmerise, Milk, Monopolise, Mould

Negate

Operate, Outwit, Overcome, Overhaul, Overmaster, Own

Preoccupy, Pressurise, Probe, Programme

Ration, Rush

Sabotage, Seduce, Shake, Solicit, Stump, Subjugate, Suspend

Tempt, Test, Tie, Tighten, Trump

Undermine, Use

Vet, Vilify

_**B Deceiving Words**_

Adulterate

Bamboozle, Betray, Blind, Bluff

Cheat, Con, Corrupt

Deceive, Delude, Diddle, Dupe

Entrap

Flatter, Fleece, Foil, Fool

Hoax, Hoodwink, Humour

Kid

Lampoon

Malign, Manoeuvre, Misdirect, Misguide, Mislead, Muddle, Mystify

Pilfer, Pinch, Pluck, Procure, Purloin, Puzzle

Rag

Snare, Steal, Swindle

Throw, Trick, Trip, Trump

Undercut, Undermine

_**C Disturbing Words**_

Abandon, Accost, Addle, Affright, Aggravate, Agitate, Alarm, Alert, Annoy, Antagonise,

Badger, Baffle, Bedevil, Benumb, Bewilder, Bother, Bug

Concern, Confine, Confound, Confront, Confuse, Constrain, Contest

Daze, Decline, Deny, Derail, Derange, Deride, Destabilise, Discomfort, Disconcert, Disengage, Dislodge, Displace, Disrupt, Distract, Distress, Disturb, Dominate, Domineer

Elude, Embroil, Encumber, Engulf, Enmesh

Floor, Flummox, Fluster, Freeze, Frighten, Frustrate

Goad, Grab, Grill

Harangue, Haunt, Heckle, Hector, Horrify

Incense, Infect, Infuriate, Interrogate, Interrupt, Irritate

Jolt

Menace, Mortify

Nag, Nauseate

Outrage

Panic, Paw, Peeve, Perplex, Perturb, Pester, Plague, Poke, Provoke, Puzzle

Query, Question, Quiz

Rattle, Reproach, Reprove, Repulse, Revile, Ridicule, Rile, Rock, Ruffle

Segregate, Shame, Shock, Sicken, Slight, Snub, Soil, Spook, Stagger, Stalk, Startle, Stifle, Stultify, Stump, Stun, Stupefy, Surprise, Surround, Swamp

Taint, Tarnish, Terrify, Terrorise, Thwart, Traumatise, Twist

Uncover, Undermine, Undo, Unhinge, Unhook, Unnerve, Unsettle, Unsteady, Upset

Vex

Wobble, Wrench, Wrest, Wring
_**Damaging Words**_

_**A Discouraging Words**_

Abandon, Admonish, Alienate, Appal, Apprehend, Arraign, Avert, Avoid

Ban, Bar, Belittle, Blight, Block

Cage, Castigate, Censor, Chastise, Chide, Chill, Chop, Chuck, Clutch, Convict, Cool, Cramp, Criticise, Curb

Dampen, Dash, Deactivate, Debilitate, Deflate, Deflect, Deject, Demoralise, Demote, Denigrate, Denounce, Deplete, Depreciate, Depress, Detain, Deter, Dim, Disappoint, Disarm, Discard, Disclaim, Discourage, Disenchant, Disenthrall, Disillusion, Dismay, Dispirit, Disregard, Divert, Dodge, Dull, Dump

Enervate, Enfeeble, Evade, Exclude

Gag

Halt, Hamper, Handicap, Hassle, Henpeck, Hinder, Hound

Ignore, Impeach, Impede, Imperil, Inconvenience, Inhibit, Insult, Intercept, Irk, Irritate, Isolate

Jeopardise, Jibe, Jilt

Leave, Limit

Manacle, Mock, Muffle, Mute, Muzzle

Nettle, Neutralise, Niggle, Nip

Obscure, Obstruct, Offend, Oppose, Ostracise, Overlook

Pan, Parry, Police, Postpone, Prohibit, Prosecute, Punish

Rebuff, Rebuke, Refuse, Reject, Renounce,  Repel, Repress, Repudiate, Resist, Restrain, Restrict, Retard, Revoke

Sadden, Saddle, Sap, Scorn, Shirk, Shoulder, Shove, Shun, Sidestep, Silence, Sop, Sour, Stall, Stop, Straddle, Suppress

Thwart, Tolerate

_**B Harming Words**_

Abduct, Abuse, Accuse, Afflict, Aggrieve, Assail, Assault, Attack

Bang, Bash, Batter, Battle, Beat, Befoul, Belittle, Belt, Berate, Besmear, Bind, Birch, Bite, Blacken, Blame, Blemish, Blight, Block, Boot, Bowdlerise, Box, Brand, Broach, Browbeat, Bruise, Brutalise, Bully, Bump, Burden, Burst

Castigate, Castrate, Chain, Chasten, Chastise, Cheapen, Chide, Chip, Cleave, Clip, Confute, Crack, Craze, Criticise, Crumple, Cudgel, Curse, Cuss, Cut

Damage, Dash, Deaden, Debauch, Debilitate, Deceive, Decry, Defame, Degrade, Demean, Denigrate, Denounce, Deprave, Deprecate, Desecrate, Desert, Devalue, Devitalise, Dilute, Diminish, Disable, Discredit, Disempower, Dismember, Disgrace, Disown, Dissolve, Drain, Drown

Eject, Elbow, Embarrass, Embitter, Endanger, Enfeeble, Enrage, Enslave, Envenom, Expose, Expropriate

Fatigue, Fetter, Fight, Flail, Fling, Flog, Foul, Fracture

Gash, Gouge

Harass, Harm, Harry, Hijack, Hit, Humiliate, Hurt

Immobilise, Impair, Imperil, Impound, Impoverish, Imprison, Inactivate, Incapacitate, Incarcerate, Incise, Incriminate, Indict, Infest,  Injure, Intimidate, Invade, Invalidate

Jade, Jeer, Job, Jostle

Kick, Kidnap, Knock

Madden, Maim, Malign, Maltreat, Manacle, Mangle, Manhandle, Mar, Mark, Mimic, Misjudge, Mishandle, Mistreat, Misuse, Molest, Mug

Nab, Nail, Nark, Needle, Neglect, Net, Nick, Notch, Numb

Offend, Oppress, Outlaw, Overload, Overthrow, Overturn, Overwhelm

Paralyse, Patronise, Penetrate, Perforate, Pervert, Pester, Petrify, Pierce, Pillage, Pinch, Pinion, Plunge, Poison, Pollute, Pound, Prick, Prod, Profane, Pummel, Punch, Puncture, Punish

Raid, Ram, Rap, Ravage, Reduce, Repress, Rival, Rob, Ruin

Saddle, Sap, Scar, Scare, Scold, Score, Scratch, Seize, Shackle, Slam, Slander, Slap, Slash, Sling, Slit, Smack, Smash, Smear, Smite, Snare, Snatch, Sock, Soil, Spank, Spike, Splinter, Split, Spoil, Squash, Stab, Stain, Stalk, Starve, Stifle, Strip, Subdue, Submerge, Subsume, Suspend, Swipe

Tackle, Taunt, Thrash, Throttle, Thump, Thwack, Tire, Trample, Trash

Violate, Vitiate

Warn

_**C Destroying Words**_

Abolish, Annihilate, Avenge

Banish, Blast, Bludgeon, Break, Bulldoze, Burn, Bury, Bust, Butcher

Conquer, Crucify, Crumble, Crush

Deck, Deflower, Deform, Dehumanise, Desolate, Destroy, Dethrone, Devastate, Devour

Efface, Eliminate, Exterminate, Extinguish, ExtirpateFinish, Flail

Hack, Hawk, Hunt

Immolate, Impale, Incinerate

Kill, Knife

Lacerate, Lash, Lynch

Mash, Massacre, Mince, Murder, Mutilate

Nullify

Obliterate, Oust

Peel, Persecute, Plague, Plunder, Prostrate, Pulverise

Quash, Quell

Ransack, Rape, Ravage, Raze, Ruin, Rule

Sabotage, Sack, Sacrifice, Savage, Scour, Sever, Shatter, Silence, Sink, Skewer, Skin, Slaughter, Smash, Snap, Stab, Stone, Storm, Stuff, Sunder, Suppress, Surrender

Terminate, Topple, Torment, Torture

Vanquish

Wreck

_**Actions: The Actors' Thesaurus**_ **is now available as an app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.** 

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_Marina Caldarone_

is a freelance theatre and radio drama director who has also been actively involved in actor training since 1985.  She is Drama Director for Crying Out Loud, a production company making CDs for actors entering the voice industry, as well as working as an acting coach, and lecturing regularly on theatre. 

_Maggie Lloyd-Williams_

has acted in a number of plays at the National Theatre as well as at the Soho Theatre, the Tricycle and Shakespeare's Globe.  She has also appeared in several television series such as _Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Murphy's Law_ , _The Vice, Red Cap, Silent Witness_ and _Casualty_. 
_A Nick Hern Book_

_Actions – The Actors' Thesaurus_ first published in Great Britain in 2004 as a paperback original by Nick Hern Books Limited, The Glasshouse, 49a Goldhawk Road, London W12 8QP

This ebook first published in 2017

Reprinted in this revised edition 2011

Copyright © 2004, 2011 Marina Caldarone and Maggie Lloyd-Williams

Foreword copyright © 2004 Terry Johnson

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