struggle, slash, wrench, huddle, tense, flare (one's nostrils), smell, skitter, scurry, cock (head), bleed, hide, slink, slither, rear up, startle, run, sense, tear through/around, scan, squeeze into, burrow into/through, prick up, back away/off, panic, bound, skulk, steal, retreat, elude, evade, shy away, clump together, fight back, hear, listen, give in, fend off, camouflage
wrest, tear, clamp, clench, struggle, snatch, mangle, slash, wrench, gnash, snap, flare (one's nostrils), tackle, claw, jump, corral, hide, catch, stampede, fight, growl, steal, retreat, fight one's way, bare (teeth), tear at/off, rend, tear into, hound, snare, kill, set (a trap), sheathe (claws), dog, bear down, prey upon/on, ensnare, roar, attack, display (fangs), advance, menace, threaten, surrender, jag, draw blood, defend (itself)
struggle, snatch, bore, gnaw, hover, dig, snap, tackle, smell, bite, jump, snap up, cock (head), chase, slink, dart, pounce, lope, hunt, run, fight, sense, rout around, paw, follow, bound, skulk, hear, listen, lurk, startle (prey), wind (prey), spring, bait, trap, track, prowl, trail, stake out, pursue, corner, stalk
mangle, slash, eviscerate, skin, pack, drive, load, rustle, shoot, discharge, cock, hang (to dry), hide, catch, steal, retreat, listen, bait, track, trail, stake out, rend, hound, snare, kill, set (a trap), dog, ensnare, attack, advance, ride (horseback), scout, climb (trees), watch, wait, mask (one's scent), poison, reload, aim, let fly (an arrow), conceal, camouflage, ferret, drag (prey), cure (meat), freeze (meat), process (meat), gut, target-shoot, foil, jag
flex, snatch, bore, tunnel, graze, gnaw, scoot, heft, probe, scratch, wipe, rustle, buck, stand, curl, nestle, ball up, dig, wiggle, wriggle, pad, kick, bite, stash, wade, hop, leap, cavort, jump, scurry, scrabble, preen, cock (head), snuggle, nuzzle, hump, forage, amble, birth, throng, swim, slink, dart, groom, frisk, lope, prance, swish (tail), pant, rear (young), run, wag, gambol, stake out (territory), sense, adapt, protect (one's young), fend off (predators/rivals), hoard, scrounge, scavenge, rout around, root, paw, wipe off, tear through/around, kick up, shake out/off, worm one's way, chock, drool, back up/out, tread, scan, step, edge, fill in (a tunnel), nose into, squeeze into, sink into, stretch, burrow into/through, clamber, pass on, scramble, cuddle, coddle (one's young), stumble, scamper, scuttle, skedaddle, bay, follow, rustle (through the brush), spasm, sun (itself), flap (ears)
mirror, rise, mimic, show, personify, stir (a memory), prompt, imply, suggest, incarnate, catalyze, come across, turn into, stand for, simulate, illustrate (a problem), serve to, fall (into place), trigger, conjure up, evoke, capture, bring to mind, summon (up), elicit, kindle, awaken, arouse, call forth/up, recall, embody, act as, satisfy, pretend, connote, belie, transmit, project, epitomize, impersonate, captivate, hold in thrall
assume, fail to notice, miss (details), mistake, overlook, ignore, disregard, neglect, type, typecast, profile, presume, label, stereotype, pigeonhole, figure, suppose, suspect, guess, conjecture, infer, imagine, speculate, theorize, deify, lionize, invest (with meaning), endow, imbue, attribute, misread, misinterpret, turn a blind eye to, misunderstand, misjudge
remove, convert, castrate, stimulate, undergo (gender reassignment surgery), reshape (genitals), reconstruct (chest), augment (breasts), construct (vagina/penis), perform (sex reassignment surgery), transition, elect to, alter, widen (hips), dress (as member of the desired gender), anticipate, adjust, enjoy
snip, trim, crimp, wind, glue, finish, dress, emboss, frame, ruffle, present, glaze, dress up/in, tinge, edge with/in, stick, paste, define, set off/apart, daub, adorn, affix, accent, display, highlight, garnish, theme, center, showcase, embellish, emphasize, ornament, emblazon, transfigure, decorate, complement, personalize, festoon, garland, embroider, costume, trick out, spiff up, pimp out
stipple, brush on (powder/blush), shape (eyebrows), pencil (eyebrows), cover (a pimple), apply (make-up), rouge, line (one's eyes), powder (one's cheeks), highlight (cheekbones), apply (lipstick), blend (eye shadow), curl (eyelashes), coat (one's eyelashes with mascara), arch (eyebrows), fill in (eyebrows), wing (eye liner), contour, ombre, gloss
clip, scrunch, roll, smooth, straighten, seal, brush, spray, condition, wash, highlight, streak, braid, henna, perm, conk, style, coif, apply (color/foils), foil, pull out/through, lowlight, balayage, rinse, comb, gel, slick, slick back, tie (up/back), pin (into a bun), curl (around one's fingers), let down, part (hair), crimp (hair), tease, cornrow, sew in (tracks), lather, shampoo, dye, color, dry, blow-dry, bleach, extend (hair length), lengthen, pull back (into a ponytail), sweep up, clip in/on (hair extensions), snap into place, backcomb, section, bond, frost (hair)
twist, arc, curl, parallel, encircle, wave, flash, ripple, repeat, interlock, hatch, flutter, spatter, dot with, spot, fleck, pock, streak, edge with, stripe, braid, cut across, slope, space, curve, spiral, weave, quilt, thatch, blend, cross-hatch, scallop, dapple, furrow, mottle, speckle, invert, crisscross, converge, stipple, proportion, duplicate, coincide, outline, distribute, alternate, interlace, intersperse, overlay, undulate, coruscate, reticulate, scintillate, laminate (paper), imbricate, gain momentum
pack, sling, pick up, smooth, hang, trudge, forge, forage, roam, tread, clamber, scramble, track, hike, guide, acclimatize, carry out, camp, acclimate, wander, unpack, trek, stake out (a campsite), stake down (tent), pitch (tent), strap on (backpack), bivouac, backpack, cross (mountains/streams), climb (a mountain/a rock face), traverse, tramp, pick one's way (through the thicket), step around/through/into, follow (trail/map), map (route), blaze (a trail), build (campfire), kindle (a campfire), collect (firewood), gather (firewood), douse (campfire), stir (coals), stoke (campfire), put out (campfire/vinegar), picnic, lay out (sleeping bag)
grab, tussle, hug, shove, embrace, reach out, point, smoke, devise, gather, congregate, nudge, conjure up, kindle, bond, spill, take in, dub, divulge, let go, draw in, open up, dally, dawdle, flirt, schmooze, partake, socialize, befriend, extend, network, hail as, empathize, fantasize, mingle, loiter, usher in, let loose, disclose, drink, chill, knock around, hang out, meet, dream up, nickname, bandy, kill time, slap on the back, welcome, embark on, make up handshakes, squeeze (a friend's biceps), gape at (girls), point out, share (a glass of wine), pass time, pal around, muck around, stop in/by, amuse oneself, bridge (awkwardness), kick-start, go out (for ice cream), commiserate, do drugs, horse around
galvanize, scurry, troop, chase, throng, race, nudge, arouse, spark, burst, ignite, venture, dash, hurry, rush, tear around, initiate, jump-start, bustle, stir up, work up, rouse, brew, ready, plunge into, instigate, kick-start, gallivant, traipse, cut through, let loose/go, spice up, whip up, horse around
gouge, scoop, scrape, trim, flatten, bend, arch, align, fit, seal, glue, cut, flute, taper, carve, plane, chisel, bevel, graduate, polish, double, size, varnish, adjust, patch, set up, craft, purfle, french polish, join (together), round (the edges of plates), set (the neck), antique, string up, cleat, bush, touch up
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)
drill, jam, rock, repeat, synchronize, play, blend, warm up, improvise, loop, practice, perform, sample, modulate, tune, segue, sight-read, drop out (on a repeated verse), review (entrances and cut-offs), cut off (the end of a note), balance (dynamics), watch (the director), follow (the conductor), repeat (the bridge), read (score/chord chart), sight-sing, coordinate (entrances/cut-offs), balance (voices in a musical group), wait for (an entrance), count (beats before one's entrance), solo, rehearse (music), interpret (a chart/score), crescendo, diminuendo, anticipate (the rhythm), take out (one's horn), put away (one's instrument), polish (a piece), feel (the rhythm), tune up, learn (repertoire), emcee
insert, plug in, feed, balance, track, layer, mute, mix, equalize, pan, record, edit, master, sweeten, sample, sequence, mic, wire (mics/a studio), lay down tracks, overdub, eq, compress (dynamic range), bounce out, set up a cue mix, unmute, sync up, punch in, copy/paste (part of a track), swap out (a bad mic cable), set (volume/levels)
Sound & Music > Singing, Percussion & Sounds Made on the Body > Non-Musical Sounds Made in the Mouth
rap, screech, stutter, splutter, suck, coo, howl, hiss, drone, click, squeak, scream, shriek, whistle, whelp, grunt, sigh, pant, bark, gulp, roar, sputter, shout, yell, grumble, mutter, huff, clamor, puff, inhale, gasp, cry out, sniff, cough, moan, mumble, whisper, exhale, snicker, groan, wheeze, struggle (for breath), boo, holler, smack (lips), heave (a sigh), blow (a harmonica), yodel, choke back, utter
drill, belt, clap, trill, hum, sing, chant, warble, hear, accent, anticipate, fade, pick out, improvise, breathe, sustain, harmonize, inhale, ring out, enunciate, lull, lullaby, resonate, reverberate, beatbox, break out (in harmony), come in (on the bridge), sweeten (the tone), darken (the tone), scat, vamp, riff, build (a repertoire), drag the beat, swing (the rhythm), rehearse (a passage), practice (scales), warm up (one's voice), support (one's voice), phrase (a musical line), interpret (a song), sing out, croon, interpret (the lyric), articulate, memorize (lyrics), sight-read, count out (rhythm), beat out (rhythm with one's foot), read (a score), listen (to one's voice in the monitor), brush up (one's technique), practice (musical scales), grip (the mic), pan (the mic), relax (one's mandible), correct (the pitch), warm (the quality of sound), slide (a note), perform (a song)
cue, nod, lead, hear, blend, improvise, feature, direct, correct, perform, conduct, hone, modulate, bow, crescendo, diminuendo, transpose, read (the score), warm up (the band), swing (one's arms/a baton), pick up (the tempo), listen (for a balance of instruments), raise (a baton), flourish (a baton), rehearse (an orchestra), balance (instruments), decrescendo, coordinate (entrances), take (a bow), introduce (a piece of music), fine-tune (entrances/cut-offs), correct (the pitch), expand (repertoire), wipe (one's brow), order (scores), emcee
drill, slide, count, trill, phrase, hear, listen, accent, anticipate, fade, improvise, breathe, perform, slur, harmonize, vamp, riff, build (a repertoire), rehearse (a passage), practice (scales), articulate, sight-read, beat out (rhythm with one's foot), read (score/chord chart), crescendo, decrescendo, tie (notes together), brush up (technique), pick out (one's line), sustain (a note through the bar-line), interpret (an arrangement), embellish (a melody), reproduce (what one heard on a recording), retard, re-articulate, pick up (one's part), strike (keys/a drum)
bore, carry, rustle, splutter, pour, float, echo, rumble, race, overpower, transmit, cover, fade, drift, absorb, trickle, sputter, gush, flood, stream, spill, wash over, explode, intensify, muffle, amplify, loop, pulse, engulf, magnify, intrude, overwhelm, fizzle, silence, drown out, quiet, vibrate, throb, resonate, reverberate, crackle, resound, travel, deafen, lift the spirits of, course through, blow (in the wind), bleed (instrument sounds)
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)
bump, jerk, drag, schlep, trundle, slide, bend, sag, falter, slog through, trudge, totter, grunt, crawl, lurch, pant, plod along, slip, worm one's way, stumble, weave, drift, waver, weaken, stagger, weigh down, tumble, reel, fall, pause, lean on, manage to, exhaust, tire, weary, shuffle, push through, trip, buckle (at the knees), lag behind, fall behind, straggle, trek, tramp, limp, hobble, slosh through, stoop (under a load), strain under, inch along, trail behind, shamble, favor (one leg)
stoop, duck, break free, worm one's way, scramble, cross, detour, deviate, manage to, avoid, slip through/around, backtrack, pick one's way, make one's way, circle back, circumvent, work one's way, barge through, jump over/around, hop over, step over/around, circle around, crawl under/around, slog through (mud/slush), hurry through (a dark alley), slip (on ice), slide over (ice), cross the street
schlep, turn toward, slog through, chase, plod along, tread, cover, cut across, thread through, explore, progress, hike, end up, make one's way, make headway, inch, trek, backpack, tramp, blaze (a trail), traipse, cross (bridge/border), lumber, slosh through, roam over (the hills), follow (a trail), set foot in
scoot, split, skip, bolt, skedaddle, retreat, vanish, disappear, take off, abscond, skip town, flee, dash, escape, duck out, vamoose, turn tail, run away/off, run for it, cut out, scram, break free/out, slip away, cut and run, beat it, make a getaway, take to one's heels, take flight, head for the hills, get away
tear, belt, pelt, drive, boost, fly, skitter, scurry, chase, dart, race, run, scramble, scamper, scuttle, pursue, streak, gain momentum, zip, zoom, dash, hurry, rush, speed up, quicken, surge, hightail it, press on, hasten, sprint, race-walk, gather speed, run after, hotfoot it, break into a run, make haste, move it, step it, get moving, shake a leg, push oneself, turn tail, rush around
pelt, scoot, fly, scatter, sweat, perspire, charge, dart, gallop, lope, pace, race, pant, run, stampede, scramble, scamper, skedaddle, bound, zip, burst, hustle, dash, hurry, speed, rush, huff, quicken, bustle, barge, whip, barrel, gasp, hightail it, hurtle, hasten, time, sprint, glisten with sweat, whiz, veer, jog, hoof-tail it, hotfoot it, rush around
divert, slide, wind, float, glide, roam, amble, slip, creep along, wind (along a narrow road), have a look (at a town), take a stroll, take a walk, take in (one's surroundings), drift, flow, lag, troll, dally, dawdle, stray, savor, linger, loiter, end up, wander, rove, creep, tarry, meander, stroll, promenade, mosey, sightsee, journey, get lost, saunter, travel, wind (down curvy streets), lose one's way, round (the corner), go
smash, mash, thump, pound, squash, flatten, crush, clack, scale, strut, click, troop, stomp, lope, prance, pace, stamp, clomp, trample, tread, clamber, scuttle, splash, swagger, dash, hike, step on, barge, barrel, ring out, stride, romp, press on, march, trek, tramp, clatter, clump, tromp, splosh, slop through, swing (one's arms), tear around/through, knock over/down, crunch (leaves underfoot), power-walk, go, rush around
trundle, slide, buck, trudge, pad, stir, clack, hop, flit, leap, strut, jump, skip, totter, skitter, glide, click, troop, roam, caper, frolic, slink, lope, prance, pace, gambol, tread, edge, clamber, scuttle, skulk, steal, swaddle, weave, undulate, file in, swagger, sneak, tiptoe, sidle, sway, dance around, step back, hike, shuffle, trip, stride, romp, sashay, toddle, march, inch, trek, stroll, clatter, traipse, mosey, saunter, toe, ease one's way, lollop, lumber, jaunt, limp, hobble, shamble, sail out into, go, rush around
pack, set aside, freeze, bottle, store, stock, insulate, stash, migrate, nest, hunt, shutter, put up, preserve (fruit), can, unpack, winterize, weatherize, weather-strip, close up, rake (leaves), resume (classes), weatherstrip, install (weather-stripping/storm windows), storm windows), put away (summer clothes/tools), take out (snow shovel), mothball, stockpile, cache, squirrel away
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
lift, transfigure, illuminate, redefine, restore, revitalize, vitalize, replenish, invigorate, reinvest, transform, revolutionize, renew, turbocharge, energize, revive, regenerate, rekindle, rejuvenate, refresh, restart, perk up, uplift, wake up, oxygenate, enlighten, come to life, breathe (life into), reinstate, re-energize, come back to life, resume, lighten (one's mood), raise (spirits)
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)
blast, quiver, rise, pour, stir, sweep, flutter, roar, awaken, moisten, drip, gush, flood, green, warm up, melt, rain, rush, restore, revitalize, invigorate, renew, revive, dampen, puff, refresh, bluster, perk up, blossom, storm, shower, thaw, drizzle, overflow, freshen, gust, turn green, stir (the scent of wet grass)
dig out, strike, skid, rub, dump, freeze, drop, howl, blow, trap, coat, layer, prick, seep, blind, block, cloud, stagger, impede, fall, accumulate, sting, tear through, lay siege, sleet, snow, snow in, knock out (power), take down (power lines), close (highways), rip through, bury (cars)
roll, snap, rise, level, stink, smell, saturate, upend, break, overrun, rend, drench, spurt, gush, flood, deluge, collapse, engulf, contaminate, overwhelm, inundate, tumble, swamp, dash, rush, consume, wash away, submerge, surge, cave in, reek, overflow, crest, spill over, brim, swallow (up), explode (dams), spin (in the water), rip loose, emit (odors), course
strike, blindside, flatten, shake, level, wreck, raze, shatter, destroy, overrun, obliterate, weaken, collapse, contaminate, jeopardize, ravage, overwhelm, disturb, ruin, spoil, cripple, disable, devastate, destabilize, dash, rebuild, wipe out, annihilate, blight, mar, drive out, torpedo, breach (levies), traumatize, lay waste to, force out
slap, hit, pound, pelt, pummel, hammer, assault, flatten, sling, bombard, freeze, drop, slacken, pour, wet, saturate, whirl, spatter, splatter, unleash, threaten, blot out, streak, soak, drench, rime (with frost), splash, moisten, darken, cloud over, puddle, subside, sprinkle, douse, gush, burst, stream, explode, intensify, rain, fog, hail, relent, wash away, damp, whip, shower, brew, drizzle, frost, buffet, rampage, splosh, steam up, ice up/over, mist, gain (force), sleet, lash (out), snow, downpour, blizzard, gutter
dig, trudge, clear, brave, hibernate, stomp, hole up, endure, shiver, stay home, weather, plow, slop through, turn up (thermostat), light (a fire), seal (one's boots), pour (antifreeze in the car), scrape (ice off of a vehicle), rub (hands together), bundle up, zip up, fasten (velcro), velcro, button (coat), layer (clothes), dress (warmly), shovel (snow), wait out, don (a raincoat), stuff (one's hands in pockets), thrust (hands in pockets), wrap (a scarf around one's neck), pull on/down/up, dry out (wet socks), hang up (wet clothes to dry), warm up (car/hands), thaw out, seek (warmth/shelter)
powder, hang, rise, sweep, trap, conceal, veil, coat, cover, blanket, bury, bond, rime (with frost), drift, sprinkle, brighten, whiten, melt, collapse, weigh down, fall, fail, consolidate, propagate, accumulate, white out, fracture, eddy, crest, frost, blizzard, dust (with snow), mound, pile, turn to (slush), reflect (sunlight), soften (the landscape), carpet, sheer
lash, blast, chafe, toss, pitch, bend, shake, rock, churn, ruffle, howl, whirl, whistle, swish, blow, unleash, rend, dry, gush, burst, burn, whip, puff, wail, moan, roil, whisper, dry out, groan, tear through, eddy, whip up, buffet, rampage, gain (force), snap (branches), gust, strip (trees of their branches), riffle
sing, adorn, celebrate, count down, serve, ritualize, televise, mull (cider), light (candles), take a vacation, carol, decorate (with wreaths), deck (the halls), wrap (presents), anticipate (christmas presents), bake (christmas cakes), roast (chestnuts), frost (gingerbread house), string (lights on a christmas tree), kiss (under the mistletoe), pray (at midnight mass), toast (in the new year), hang (mistletoe), make (new year's resolutions)