jolt, worry, stun, startle, scramble, distract, cloud, hoodwink, mislead, fool, vex, confuse, confound, stupefy, nonplus, disorient, bewitch, overwhelm, disturb, stump, puzzle, jumble, discombobulate, shock, flummox, astound, unnerve, flabbergast, daze, faze, floor, alarm, destabilize, scare, alert, distress, unsettle, disconcert, discomfit, perturb, jangle, throw someone off balance, test (someone's assumptions), discompose, subject to

pelt, propel, chuck, sling, heave, let fly (an object), toss, flick, pitch, fling, lob, strew, throw, dump, hurl, fly, fly off, arc, shoot, fire, launch, buck, rifle (a fast ball), catapult, bombard, discharge, broadcast, defenestrate

chuck, pitch, strew, dump, broadcast, defenestrate, discard, get rid of, dispose of, throw out/away, shed, spew, scrap, cast off/out, eject, evict, expel, deport, boot out, oust, scatter, kick out, toss (out), take out the trash, litter, trash

plunk, toss, pitch, lob, hurl, pass, clock a fastball, pull the string, throw (a changeup/fastball), peg, pick off

wrap, envelop, pad, roof, protect, secrete, conceal, camouflage, belie, veil, mask, coat, cover, cover up, blanket, shroud, sheathe, blot out, black out, swaddle, drape, disguise, cloak, screen, apply make up, wear (a wig), obliterate, bury, obscure, throw into shadow, masquerade

clasp, belt, snap, outfit, dress, adorn, accent, embellish, ornament, veil, put on, match, button, zip, tie, tuck, throw on, wear, slip on/into, don, scrunch up/down, pull on/up, suck in, buckle, accessorize, accentuate

stroke, fling, ripple, apply, paint, cool, brush, spray, saturate, spatter, wash, imbue, tinge, accent, highlight, emphasize, blend, speckle, stipple, outline, layer, dot, thin, splash, scrub, darken, blur, water down, drip, lighten, sprinkle, blacken, swirl, flow, tint, infuse, brighten, daub (paint), mix, wash out, shade, blot, smudge, redden, bloody, pigment, muddy, scumble, slap on, throw (paint), sponge, delineate, airbrush, warm up, slather (paint), smear, dab

seize, cramp, hurl, shake, sweat, stabilize, crawl, tremble, dilate, persevere, withdraw, abstain, obsess, recover, overcome (addiction), detox, check in (to a rehab facility), get the shakes, get chills, hallucinate, convulse, recalibrate, lose sleep, vomit, barf, throw up, palpitate, race (heart), get (a sponsor), attend (a 12-step program)

fiddle with, fool around with, blend, take in, mix, contaminate, incorporate, integrate, bring in, add, include, toss in, throw in, introduce, comprise, combine, fold in, encompass, titrate, dilute

dislodge, divert, expel, rock, bar, topple, unseat, curb, foil, disperse, sabotage, tamper, revoke, abort, call off, bog down, hamper, clog, encumber, restrict, halt, stop, tip over, trip up, thwart, disturb, hinder, impede, derail, interrupt, intercept, delay, deter, throw off course, redirect, forestall, impinge on/upon, intervene, incapacitate, reach an impasse, detach, close (valve/business)

yank, sever, slash, hollow out, scoop out, extract, zap, extricate, dislodge, chuck, unload, toss, dump, fire, discard, dispose of, disgorge, strip, remove, knock down, hack off, erase, siphon off, hand over, spirit away, withdraw, sack, purge, skim off, eradicate, delete, expunge, tear down/apart, root out, shear off, split off, beat back (weeds), break apart/up, cut off/away, cast aside/off, rip out, bare, take away/out, slice off, shed (pounds), mow down, denude, throw (away/out), winnow out, wipe clean/out, buff out (scratches), scrape off/out, pull out/away, haul out/away

darken, damage (one's reputation), diminish (one's standing in the community), hurt one's credibility, throw under the bus, orphan oneself, lose credibility, disgrace, reflect badly on, embarrass oneself, lose (one's reputation)

separate, toss, fling, strew, throw, broadcast, scatter, spread, diffuse, dissipate, sprinkle, disperse, release, circulate, send out, melt into thin air, dispel, sow

deliver, pull out, rescue, stand for, face, risk, save, stand up for, liberate, rush in, come to the rescue of, set free, come to the aid of, free, pull free, stand strong, jump into the fray, throw oneself in front of, sacrifice oneself, cover (others), shield (others from harm), ensure the safety of, chomp at the bit, champ at the bit

choke, heave, turn over, hurl, spew, expel, belch, disgorge, regurgitate, water, dry, puff up, fart, pass gas, gag, hurt, vomit, barf, throw up, cough, swell, bloat, get the runs, salivate, retain water, break out (in hives), burp, spit out/up, puke, dry-heave, retch, upchuck, toss one's cookies, eruct

force, wind up, settle on, present, resort to, derail, deter, throw off course, defer, diverge, end up, stay, remain, get pregnant, fail to (get pregnant), find oneself, support (someone), put aside (one's goals), get mired in, settle for

chuck, stoop, slouch, slump, shrug, slacken, skip, submit, surrender, weaken, cut short, abdicate, quit, plummet, fall, opt out, yield, come to terms with, give up, accede, resign oneself, hit bottom, bail out, abandon (hope), mope, brood, capitulate, lose ground, acquiesce, isolate oneself, forgo, cede, drop out, sink into (depression), lose hope, stop trying/working, accept (defeat), sever (contact), throw in the towel, default (on one's payments), raise (a white flag), hang (one's head), drown, fall off (in one's duties), let go (of one's dreams), step down/away, slide into depression, give away

beat, count, suppress, recall, tie, liveblog, monitor, celebrate, rout, impede, obstruct, defeat, stand down, declare, validate, recount, hold forth, throw in the towel, vote, canvass, poll, take (office), take (oath), split (the vote), step up/down, swear in, seat, count (ballots), edge out, win, concede (defeat), announce (winner), phonebank (to get out the vote), get out the vote, crown, write in (candidate's name), trounce

seize, bust, choke, drag, pick up, hold, contain, question, chase, restrain, catch, frisk, stake out, watch, capture, profile, examine, investigate, book, pressure, stop, speed, impound, grill, search, warn, lock up, incarcerate, surveil, interrogate, imprison, arrest, keep watch on, detain, handcuff, holster, fingerprint, apprehend, confiscate, pull over, write (a ticket), breathalyze, tase, deputize, jail, take (into custody), keep (in custody), cuff, throw away the keys, advise (suspect of rights/charge), read (miranda warnings), frogmarch, overuse (force), maintain (safety)

slam, violate, railroad, falsely accuse, throw the book at, send up (to state prison), deny (bail/probation), reject (appeal), withdraw (a plea)

heave, hurl, spew, regurgitate, gag, purge, cough up, vomit, barf, throw up, retch, upchuck, toss one's cookies, spit up, yak, ralph, lose one's lunch

grab, clutch, choke, contract, scratch, hurl, bend, curl up, knuckle, wriggle, totter, cry, hiss, snort, grunt, water, pant, whimper, tremble, moisten, crumple, bead up, blanch, reel, toss and turn, gag, purge, bulge, huff, puff, gasp, cringe, flinch, shiver, shudder, wince, twinge, grimace, vomit, barf, throw up, swell, sob, wail, moan, bawl, sniffle, snivel, weep, blubber, writhe, blister, bloat, groan, pass out, break out in, rub one's eyes, stroke (a sore spot), grit (teeth), peel, struggle (for breath), hold (one's head), drain (color), scrunch (one's face in pain), suck in/on

cling, clutch, screech, twist, curl, nestle, wave, squirm, wriggle, wet, suck, snuggle, nuzzle, coo, cry, shriek, play, suckle, crawl, whimper, snooze, nap, root, drool, nose into, sink into, cuddle, bond, gum, squint, gaze, melt, smile, demand, love, vomit, wake up, wail, bawl, writhe, burp, sleep, spit up, shit, pee, poop, snug, teethe, mess, wear down/out, throw (food), babble, burrow into, repose in

yank, squeeze, figure out, take apart, totter, waddle, beg, mimic, echo, play, stand up, crawl, walk, run, name, whine, impersonate, grow, wobble, spoil, mess up, throw a temper tantrum, fall, shoot up, trip, sleep it off, regress, sulk, plead, babble, take on (the characteristics of), throw (things), toddle, parrot, depend, talk, rely, implore, hide (things inside other things)

wrestle, tussle, grapple, plunk, bounce, scoot, roll, boost, lift, toss, fling, throw, fly, duck, tinker, shimmy, tackle, hop, flit, leap, cavort, jump, skip, skitter, scurry, rocket, troop, caper, frolic, squeal, chase, tag, hide, crawl, dart, pounce, trot, frisk, bolt, prance, race, climb, tickle, gambol, clamber, scramble, scamper, bound, spring, squee, show off, swoosh, seek, circle, spin, tumble, dash, tear around, dodge, jostle, surge, trip, romp, giggle, jump rope, clown, muck around/about, fool (around), vault, wheel (around), reel back/around, race around, erupt (in laughter), hurtle, collect (butterflies), somersault, hopscotch, catch (fireflies), cartwheel, limbo

pull, tear, wrestle, tussle, punch, slap, hit, slam, smack, strike, pinch, shove, drag, scratch, throw, tackle, knock down, bite, flail, fight, push over, jostle, bully, lash out, push against/away, gang up on, turn against, cuff (someone's ear)

cling, grab, fumble, cry, beg, whimper, badger, pester, whine, evade, pretend, fixate, implode, tattle, interrupt, throw a temper tantrum, persist, lapse, complain, grumble, pout, mope, bellyache, shirk, avoid, dally, dawdle, snub, bicker, revert, hack away at, associate with, flunk, forget, regress, sulk, nag, malinger, wriggle out of, implore, misbehave, prattle, overstep, tug (on one's sleeve), hassle

screech, test, protest, mock, mimic, challenge, snarl, tease, swagger, violate, vex, flout, erupt, shout, throw a temper tantrum, persist, demand, snap back, argue, gripe, gloat, refuse, rankle, squabble, swear, bully, provoke, resist, rebel, defy, disobey, tick off, act out/up, scorn, glower, insist, annoy, goad, clown, overstep, taunt, talk back, rile up, make fun of, snipe (at babysitter), antagonize, instigate, retort, rejoin

slacken, submit, pamper, indulge, surrender, overlook, ignore, disregard, hand over, spoil, yield, succumb, defer, justify, pander, renege, excuse, defend, relent, capitulate, minimize, acquiesce, give up/in, cede, consent, put off (consequences/punishment), coddle, neglect (to oversee), allow (oneself to be manipulated), postpone (consequences), cosset, throw up one's hands, forgive

wedge, stuff, chuck, stow, toss, fling, drop, stash, hide, neglect, stick, throw away, misplace, let fall, forget, place, let go of, lose (something), lose track of, fail to keep track of, plop, set something down

chuck, pick up, discard, dispose of, throw out/away, scrap, right, straighten, order, remove, organize, systematize, purge, arrange, clean up, smooth out, clear off, put (into drawers), tidy, neaten, rummage through, sort (through), empty (waste basket), fluff up (pillows), make one's bed, plump up (pillows), tie (back/up)

push, load, throw, bat, catch, rehearse, practice, memorize, coach, learn (skills/teamwork), shoot (baskets), dribble (a ball down the driveway), run through (one's lines), pack up (gear/instruments), bounce (a ball), quiz

tear, rip, clink, jingle, fold, fill, tinkle, fade, wrinkle, crease, crumple, collect, exchange, appreciate, cash out, depreciate, wad up, rust, bulge, line (one's pockets), convert (into foreign currency), change (money into foreign currency), throw away, throw money at

throw, spread, smoke, smolder, smelt, heat, sear, leap, dance, suck, catch, blaze, roar, peter out, glow, flicker, sputter, spark, blacken, flare, singe, explode, burn, light, smudge, ignite, engulf, erupt, consume, heat up, fizzle out, damp, spit, reduce to, blossom, bloom, roast, broil, sizzle, scorch, cremate, crackle, char, torch, flame, parch, scourge, incinerate, burst (into flame), burn down, immolate

chop, saw, cradle, watch, douse, stoke, rekindle, collect (firewood), split (firewood), drive (a wedge into a log to split it), stack (firewood), haul (firewood), carry (logs to the hearth), stir (embers), toss (wood into a campfire/woodstove), build (a fire), put a match to, light (kindling), kindle (a fire), smother (a fire), put out (a fire), extinguish (a fire), pour gasoline on, stamp out (embers), throw dirt on, empty (ashes from the woodstove), blow on, fan (the flames), feed (the fire), regulate (the flue), adjust (logs), add (logs to a fire)

clap, drum, broadcast, applaud, twirl, sweep, flush, cavort, dance, sing, chant, whirl, laugh, whistle, chortle, caper, frolic, swish, blaze, gambol, blush, glitter, join, ring, animate, pulse, jump into, shout, smile, perform, entertain, invigorate, invite, honor, commemorate, play (instruments), rejoice, delight, mingle, bow, amuse, cheer, rave, romp, toast, rollick, regale, belt (a song), slap on the back, mix (drinks), cry out (a greeting), welcome, party, revel, hymn, throw a party

certify, promote, recommend, approve, support, guarantee, sponsor, champion, back up, swear, defend, endorse, stand up for, confirm, corroborate, sanction, validate, testify to, assert, stick up for, vouch for, exculpate, stand behind, refer, ally oneself with, side with, take up the cudgels for, affirm, okay, go to bat for, uphold (someone's reputation), throw one's weight behind, give credence to, kvell (with pride), back (someone)

beg, submit, give in, surrender, yield, give up, apologize, capitulate, plead, throw in the towel, implore, supplicate, entreat, concede defeat, knuckle under, ingratiate oneself, subordinate oneself, subject oneself to, put oneself through, put oneself down, expose oneself to, lower the bar, curry favor

bar, hem in, catch, trap, corner, snare, ensnare, capture, entrap, waylay, ambush, snag, forbid, subjugate, accost, pull in, incarcerate, imprison, arrest, detain, block off, hold captive, lay a trap for, surround, take prisoner, throw in jail, put under lock and key, collar, pick up/off

force, yank, defenestrate, evict, expel, deport, boot out, scatter, order, unseat, overpower, orchestrate, rout, displace, marginalize, purge, line up, eliminate, cleanse, beat back, expunge, repel, segregate, ostracize, turn away, overthrow, punish, drive out, shear (of power/belongings), cast out, throw out, banish, resettle (refugees on less desirable land), strand, excommunicate

dump, bar, remove, blot out, obliterate, exploit, ditch, mastermind, rescind, prohibit, reject, ban, sack, monopolize, subjugate, wipe out, decline, refuse, stonewall, eliminate, abolish, rebuff, repudiate, persecute, trivialize, terminate, deny (rights), exclude, impose (restrictions), throw out, excommunicate, turn down/away, relegate (to obscurity), consign (to menial tasks), expunge (from the record), leave out, keep out, erase (select parts of history), expropriate, counteract (instincts)

plug, name, recommend, approve, support, cover for, defend, praise, endorse, legitimize, appoint, vouch for, throw one's weight behind, back (someone), confirm (an appointee)

seize, brush aside, compromise, dictate, strut, crow, trot out, dominate, evade, cover up, swagger, front, trick, bribe, sell out, bluff, exaggerate, polarize, scheme, rescind, vacillate, parry, take over, monopolize, escalate, dicker, pander, campaign, waffle, lobby, brag, drag one's feet, recant, dither, instigate, miscalculate, mudsling, misspend (public money), march off, bash (the press), throw mud, score points (with special interest groups), exploit (one's position), promise (more than one can deliver), smoothtalk, fire up, overpromise

build (a snowman), throw (snowballs), toss (handfuls of snow), make (a snow angel), flop (in the snow), catch (snowflakes on one's tongue), dig (snow tunnels), carve (a snow sculpture), sculpt (ice sculptures), design (snow art), traipse through (snow), snow boogie

hit, inject, shake, pour, chase, garnish, black out, light up, burn, stare, glaze over, mix, weaken, spin, cloud, funnel, stagger, pressure, reel, abstain, spike, tempt, inhale, binge, get stoned/high, trip, sniff, space out, vomit, throw up, sip, drink, chug, pass out, smoke (weed), snort (cocaine), uncork (a bottle), totter (from drunkenness), order (a round), share (a joint), pass (a joint), pass off, do shots, take (a shot/a hit), do a line (of cocaine), put (drinks on a tab), get high

bump, grind, belch, cavort, dance, snuggle, gyrate, sing, whirl, laugh, caper, frolic, unleash, cuddle, glitter, make out, celebrate, pulse, carry on, spike, tempt, hit on, flirt, chat, greet, joke, mingle, thrill, throw up, cheer, drink, burp, carve out, blare (music), blab, blabber, revel, hit it off, parody, consort, rub elbows with, tear into (food), slice (cake), venture out, let go/down, throw one's hands in the air, slip off to

club, bump, grind, shove, belch, cavort, dance, gyrate, sing, whirl, laugh, caper, frolic, unleash, glitter, make out, pulse, carry on, tempt, hit on, flirt, socialize, introduce, chat, network, joke, play (games), mingle, thrill, throw up, cheer, rave, romp, nosh, drink, burp, blare (music), blab, blabber, revel, hit it off, consort, rub elbows with, venture out, let go/down, barhop, spike (the punch), meet (people), get (number), step out (to smoke), open (a tab), close out (a tab), put on (a tab), sneak (alcohol), hand back, rub off, tamper with (id)

concede, surface, submit, surrender, emerge, appear, materialize, manifest, arise, crop up, yield, relent, capitulate, bare, step forward, reveal, disclose, throw in the towel, permit, come out, come out (of hiding), give oneself up, turn oneself in, raise one's arms in surrender, rise (to the surface), come to the surface, come to light, spring up, shed (a disguise)

smother, black out, eclipse, douse, extinguish, turn out/off, snuff out (a candle), throw a room into darkness, kill (the lights), cut the power, switch off, submerge into shadow, flick off (the light), go down, blow out (a candle), blacken

tug, yank, struggle, extricate, slide, loosen, toss, fling, throw, shed, drop, unfasten, strip, lower, tear off, remove, untie, slither, show, slip, tease, flaunt, cast off, expose, take off, rip off, persuade, lose, cast aside/off, bare, unzip, reveal, disclose, uncover, shuck (a jacket), unbutton, undo (closures in clothing), unhook (a bra), unbuckle, unclasp (a bra)

kneel, stand, process, join, announce, photograph, host, acknowledge, pronounce, marry, taste, wed, commit, kiss, vow, legalize (a commitment/marriage), sign (a marriage certificate), have a commitment ceremony, exchange (rings/vows), take vows, get hitched, take the plunge, make official, repeat (vows), strew (flowers), throw (rice/garter/bouquet), blow (bubbles), lift (a veil), give away, paint (henna), stand under (chuppah), light (candles), join (hands), circumambulate (a chuppah), say (vows), make (vows), officiate (a wedding), betroth, present (the bride), walk down the aisle, dance (with a bride), toast (the couple), clink (a fork on a glass), cut (wedding cake), celebrate (the bride and groom)

thrash, clap, bounce, jam, grind, seat (oneself), stand, applaud, bob, dance, chant, scream, stomp, hear, listen, sway, critique, call out, shuffle, enjoy, cheer, rave, mosh, crowd-surf, cut loose, vibe, throw (hands in the air), hand (tickets to an usher), take one's seat, watch (a performance), sing along, read (program notes), discuss (a performance), lose oneself (in the music), lose track of time, buy (tickets), order (tickets)

breathe, release, open up, diminish, greet, empathize, loosen up, thaw, unwind, back off, show compassion, soften (one's stance), relax (one's judgments), wish (someone well), view someone (in a better light), see someone (with fresh eyes), appreciate (someone's good qualities), concern oneself with (another's well-being), ease up/off, temper (one's judgments with understanding), lighten (up), throw open (one's arms), open (one's heart/a door), initiate (contact), extend oneself, face someone, take in (someone's good qualities), warm up toward (someone), mellow

hack, hit, strike, throw, shoot, bend, tackle, interfere, dive, play, run, strategize, steal, attack, tie, mark, dribble, block, pass, suspend, intercept, deflect, lose, compete, prevail, argue, save, possess, substitute, defend, switch (positions), foul, guard, trip, win, coach, kick (a soccer ball), head (the ball), score (a goal), miss (a shot), sprint, take a dive, suit up, lace (one's cleats), qualify, trade (shirts), retain (possession of the ball), take (a shot), receive (a pass), referee

slash, scoop, roll, slide, cradle, shoot, attack, check, spin, pass, dodge, defend, double-team, scrimmage, black, throw and catch, cross-check, bull through (the defender), split (the defender), iso

beat, jab, crush, throw, finish, train, race, fight, challenge, strain, attack, tie, foil, pit, size up, bet, fence, overwhelm, defeat, forfeit, fail, rule out, endure, exceed, achieve, better, excel, outdo, outshine, outstrip, surpass, outlast, outperform, rival, compete, conquer, vie for, rank, jockey, intimidate, recover, line up, perfect, stunt, contest, prove, best, overdo, strive, triumph, win, time, clock, suit up, referee, cross (finish line), take off (points), gain (an advantage over), enter (a tournament), regain (lead), underachieve, stare down, bear down on, cheer (for one's team), root for (a team)

drill, eject, signal, condition, strategize, spot, draft, plan, suspend, correct, discipline, criticize, confer, inspire, rule, penalize, replay, instruct, teach, coach, officiate, jaw, referee, accept (a penalty), check (a player's stick), sideline, call (a penalty/the play), eject (players), blow (a call), control (the game), explain (calls), diagram (a play), bench (a player), suspend (for drug use), encourage (a team), call (a play), question (a penalty), make a speech, blow (one's whistle), throw (a flag)

clip, smack, crunch, blindside, flatten, thrust, push, drive, turn over, fumble, toss, throw, huddle, drop, kick, power, tackle, connect, upend, dive, jump, scramble, explode, block, pass, fake, trip up, intercept, rush, fall, field, spike, lose, sack, receive, miss, substitute, line up, defend, guard, trip, stride, down, ice, win, burst through, sprint, pump-fake, disguise (the defense), kick off, defense, punt, launch (a long pass), scrimmage, pancake, clothesline, recover (a fumble), execute a play, blitz, spin away, take a knee

score, choke, tip, convert, answer, spiral, turn, return, shut out, replay, quarterback, complete (a pass), blank, call (a penalty), accept (a penalty), refuse (a penalty), decline (a penalty), challenge (the replay/penalty), throw a handkerchief, shank, blow (the extra point), juke, freeze (the defense), take a knee

punch, score, knock, drive, slide, throw, shoot, curl, deliver, sweep, fight, cover, burn, check, block, pass, ice, outmaneuver, time, station, deliver (rocks), wipe (the surface of a stone), hit (the guard), skate, stop (the puck), face off, make (a goal), clear (the ice), penalize (players), high-stick, glove, freeze (the puck), brawl, trade (punches), kill (the power play)

heave, tack, rig, cast, wade, catch, bait, trap, gut, tie, untangle, reel in, troll, net, hook, fish, trawl (a net in through the water), spear, spearfish, snare (fish in a line), fly-fish, remove (a hook from a fish), gill, clean (fish), cut (the line), release (fish), throw out (one's line), throw back, pull on (the line), land (a catch)

hit, clap, drum, bounce, lift, turn in one's hand, toss, fling, throw, wave, bob, twirl, rotate, swing, flit, leap, cavort, dance, jump, skip, skitter, whirl, laugh, caper, frolic, swish, tag, catch, frisk, prance, run, flip, tickle, gambol, scamper, bound, spin, pulse, tumble, dash, tear around, smile, romp, rollick, pirouette, vault, somersault, skate, let out (a yelp), fool around, kick (a driveway ball)

seize, grasp, grab, force, yank, wrestle, tussle, clutch, gouge, mash, thrash, hit, knock, plunk, pound, strike, whack, swipe, clobber, wallop, hammer, sideswipe, blindside, choke, twist, roll, throw, dump, buck, duck, straddle, twist loose, tackle, cast, gird, swing, lock, protect, dive, jump, break free, pounce, lunge, unseat, submit, overpower, fight, flip, unleash, clamber, bear down, attack, pin, tease, block, rout, tumble, fall, hold back, dodge, hold down, snap back, plunge, capsize, barge, counter, trip, fall back, pancake, swerve, spank, back away/up, worm one's way out of (the hold), scissor, armlock, leglock, shortarm, stiffarm, hurdle

bog down, waylay, delay, come to a halt, shut down, detain, hang up, draw out, drag out, set back, pass time, strand, slow down/up, retard (progress), suspend (service), grind to a halt, push back (departures), throw off (schedule)

freeze, bar, lock, hamper, waylay, halt, stop, impede, intercept, throw off course, deflect, forestall, censor, obstruct, discourage, stymie, curtail, limit, beat back, barricade, adjourn, body block, seize (assets), close (a door), restrict (access)

bore, probe, repeat, pry, protest, bargain, complicate, ensnare, remind, trigger, claim, insinuate, prevaricate, vex, interrupt, obstruct, misunderstand, deny, oppose, debate, harp, argue, carp, refuse, contradict, throw in, revert, blurt out, misspeak, dissent, counter, counterpose, speak out, allege, place, extrapolate, debunk, assert, urge, reiterate, cross-examine, dredge up, hash out, delve, come to the point, enrage, raise one's voice, edge in, stick to, air (complaints), profess, iterate, cavil, rail against, savage

break off, raise, cue, flash, laugh, answer, indulge, hear, listen, remind, weigh in on, explore, gloss over, brainstorm, smile, inquire, grant, reference, ask, add, schmooze, socialize, stray, throw in, foster, discuss, wander, note, string together, draw parallels, commiserate, hint, sweet-talk, clue, nod (in agreement), chime in, tune out, assume (good intentions), digress, introduce (a newcomer into the conversation), shoot the breeze

insert, break in, waylay, interrupt, intervene, butt in, barge in, shout, yell, interject, add, throw in, blurt out, talk over, cut through, edge in, interpose, chime in, squeeze in, cut in, outshout, interpolate

insert, challenge, interject, throw in, counter, explain, dredge up, hash out, raise one's voice, edge in, interpose, air (concerns/grievances), defend one's position

tweak, devise, bargain, compromise, arbitrate, haggle, hammer out, exchange, pin down, cater to, incentivize, trade, broker, barter, propose, throw in, stand one's ground, exact, parley, hash out, promise, swap (concessions), thrash out, cut a deal, jockey for, modify (one's original proposal), arrive at (an agreement)

protect, shift (the balance of power), play (politics), throw one's weight around, gain (favor), resort to, bribe, bluff, risk, gamble, play to a strength, stipulate, favor, tempt, tip the balance, tap into (resources), exert, edge in, bring (resources) to bear, stand up to, appeal (for mercy)

bend, stoop, shut up, back away/off, retreat, surrender, buckle, weaken, yield, stand down, cope, comply, submit to, abandon (hope), ingratiate, relent, capitulate, lose ground, deign, defer to, give in/up, give up/in, hold in/back, recant, throw in the towel, step down, withdraw (demands), concede defeat, damp down, submit (one's resignation), admit defeat, knuckle under, sneak off, drop out (of a race), desist, disavow

strike, divert, expel, rock, topple, dismantle, unseat, black out, foil, disperse, resort to, sabotage, tamper, cancel, revoke, abort, call off, hamper, restrict, filibuster, waylay, halt, stop, tip over, trip up, thwart, undo, disturb, impose, hinder, impede, derail, interrupt, intercept, delay, deter, throw off course, redirect, deflect, inundate

complicate, rattle, stun, scramble, imply, obscure, riddle, blur, blind, muddy, distract, cloud, hoodwink, fake, mislead, obfuscate, muddle, baffle, fool, vex, confuse, confound, stupefy, befuddle, bamboozle, bewilder, mystify, nonplus, disorient, blunt (someone's judgment/perception), addle, stump, hide (evidence), fog, miscue, perplex, puzzle, boggle, jumble, misconstrue, discombobulate, contradict oneself, fluster, throw off-kilter

jolt, stun, startle, surprise, trick, baffle, stupefy, befuddle, bamboozle, bewilder, stagger, mystify, nonplus, disorient, overwhelm, stump, perplex, discombobulate, shock, take by surprise, astonish, dumbfound, flummox, astound, unnerve, flabbergast, daze, faze, floor, amaze, alarm, upset, catch off guard, ambush, test (one's assumption), undermine, throw for a loop, throw off-kilter

blindside, flatten, crush, strip, topple, demolish, wreck, destroy, paralyze, overpower, trap, beat down, drain, ravage, overwhelm, derail, ruin, hurt someone's image, sap, doom, suck out, spoil, tear someone apart, wreak havoc, break someone's will, finish someone off, defeat, cripple, disable, deplete, devastate, overcome, disrespect, go into shock, throw for a loop

fend off, bear down, block, withhold, refuse to, balk, throw a temper tantrum, reject, deny, hold off/at bay, eschew, spurn, shut off/down, defend oneself, close off, stop one's ears, plant one's feet, draw a line in the sand

bore, hit, manipulate, lie, steal, assume, control, cheat, betray, fib, polarize, welsh, disrespect, frustrate, refuse to, deny, lose control, confront, harp, renege, carp, stab in the back, throw under the bus, badmouth, chomp at the bit, champ at the bit, aggravate, exasperate, nag, accuse, act out, antagonize, fudge (the truth), drink (too much), dispense with (civility), fail to (carry out responsibilities), break agreements, commit (adultery), go behind someone's back, forget (to call), sneak around, skip out on, shirk (responsibilities)

smash, mutilate, shove, trash, paint, spray, wreck, shatter, tag, spatter, splatter, emblazon, mark, key (a car), graffiti, sabotage, ruin, vandalize, disfigure, deface, rampage, scrawl (graffiti), throw (a rock through the window), tip over (cows), set fire to, egg, tp, toilet paper, destroy (public property), desecrate (a religious building), upend (furniture), damage (private property), overturn (furniture)

grab, wrestle, tussle, wrangle, struggle, grapple, clash, scrap, brace, tackle, challenge, threaten, arm, brawl, lock horns, skirmish, fall upon (one another), come to blows, scuffle, exchange blows, wrassle (informal – non-standard spelling of wrestle), rassle (non-standard spelling of wrestle), grab hold of, seize (someone's arm), draw weapons, feud, challenge (someone to a fight), descend into violence, call someone out, gird (for battle), throw fists

tear, chop, hack, sever, lop off, slash, butcher, eviscerate, disembowel, crosscut, rip, shave off, shear, scrape, skin, dice, score, nick, graze, jab, slice, dig, shred, whet, stab, slit, cut, incise, carve, sharpen, stick, pierce, puncture, scar, jag, scuff, spike, wield, plunge, hone, knife, sheathe (a knife), impale, lacerate, filet, riddle bash

point, frame, scold, charge, tear into, attack, insinuate, harp, chastise, berate, carp, throw under the bus, blame, reproach, pin blame on, lash out, accuse, proscribe, lay blame on, incriminate, rebuke, reprimand, lecture, ream out, fault, harangue, condemn, castigate, moralize, rant, find (fault)

seize, grasp, grab, clamp, force, yank, wrestle, punch, rip, scrape, beat, bang, jab, ram, zap, bash, maul, slug, thrash, hit, knock, slam, smack, pound, whomp, strike, whack, thwack, swipe, clobber, pummel, wallop, hammer, sideswipe, jam, strangle, choke, suffocate, press, gnash, chomp, thrust, shove, drive, sling, heave, lift, wrap, throw, hurl, buck, catapult, defenestrate, straddle, knuckle, shake, swing, topple, nail, bite, leap, claw, bat, catch, pounce, lunge, pin, gag, hold down, elbow, hook, lambaste, spar, scuffle, spring at, knee, deal (someone a blow)

seize, grasp, force, snatch, evict, expel, power, order, degrade, demolish, strut, overrun, crow, slaughter, unseat, dominate, overtake, overpower, strain, capture, obliterate, swagger, beat down, occupy, engulf, control, violate, bribe, subvert, loot, raid, rout, ransack, deprive, defeat, overcome, deny, gain, regain, sack, conquer, displace, oppress, subjugate, coerce, intimidate, purge, compel, boast, line up, overturn, eradicate, annihilate, eliminate, debase, starve, bully, provoke, revile, demean, humiliate, salute, reduce to, exact, exile, brag, glory in, revel in, emasculate, triumph, surmount, overthrow, disarm, decree, drive out, throw out, banish, spare, impel, ravish, hoist (the flag), install (new government), vanquish, resettle (refugees)

stoop, retreat, yield, serve, capitulate, deign, escape, bow, give up/in, run away, turn back, back away/down, parley, throw one's hands in the air, grovel, concede defeat, raise the white flag, lay down one's arms, put one's hands up

lift, fling, throw, arc, hang, curl, arch, clear, float, surprise, appear, veil, cover, darken, dissipate, cloud over, refract, brighten, span, vanish, disappear, take by surprise, rush, dissolve, pass over, billow, loom over, change shape, move across

loll, sweat, perspire, hydrate, strip, sunbathe, bead up, burn, cool down, acclimatize, slow down, languish, relax, bake, dehydrate, give off (an odor), reek, tan, rest, swelter, acclimate, drowse, sleep in, glisten (with sweat), exude (smell), bask, throw off (one's clothes), regulate (air conditioning), turn up/down (ac), tie (hair)

wave, pull out, flit, swim, sunbathe, warm up, flirt, barbeque, tan, dress up, garden, picnic, stroll, gallivant, kayak, unbutton, bask, sun (oneself), air out (one's home), cool down (with lemonade), open (windows), breathe in (fragrances), throw off (clothes), spring-clean, shed (heavy clothes), throw open (windows), bathe (in sunshine), roll up (sleeves), tie back (hair), get out of town

haul, toss, straighten, store, air out, dust off, neaten, take (exams), throw out, putter, come out, get ready, throw open (windows), mow the lawn, fix (things), make (summer plans), take down (storm windows), plant (flowers and vegetables), sow (seeds), bring out, clean (out), beat (rugs), open up (pool), hose off, unseal (windows)

skid, winter, fall, salt, winterize, plow, snowplow, throw (snowballs), slip (on ice), shovel (snow), shovel (a car out of snow bank), pack (snowballs), bundle (children in snowsuits), snowblow, scrape (ice off the windshield), brush off (snow)

turn out, type, outline, pen, draft, word, scribble, put down, author, point out, craft, compose, jot down, throw down (on paper), sketch out