rise, strut, preen, crow, trot out, parade, prance, pretend, display, puff up, swagger, flaunt, impress, act, bluff, claim, pique, mug, shout, buck up, boast, gloat, exalt, brag, hold forth, show off/up, pump oneself up, plume, swell, pride oneself on, glory in, revel in, grandstand, square one's shoulders, declare (one's superiority), elevate (oneself), glorify (one's role), embolden, embellish (one's bravery/accomplishments), blow one's horn, bluster, showboat, flex muscles, try too hard, overdo, man up

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

hug, bounce, embrace, laugh, emerge, radiate, shine, abandon, smile, ring out, let out, blossom, bloom, flower, jump for joy, swing (arms), stride

cast aside, shed, unlock, loose, break free, unleash, scintillate, open, release, fall away, allow, come out/forward, liberate, escape, free, let go/loose, reveal, feel free, spread one's wings, unbind, unchain, unshackle, unfetter, uncage, emancipate, lose one's bonds, experience, mellow

whet, stir, kindle, stimulate, flicker, glimmer, shimmer, animate, excite, encourage, enthuse, motivate, invigorate, rekindle, inspire, rejuvenate, matter, refresh, thrill, electrify, exhilarate, enliven, experience, rouse, usher in, keep alive/awake, push (someone forward), elate

stir, fill, beg, flutter, tremble, imagine, stoke, thirst for, want, crave, long for, desire, hanker, daydream, envision, visualize, yearn, wish, twinge, perk up, itch, ache for, pray for, ask for, dream, hope, tingle, aspire to, picture, bubble over/up, gush (with enthusiasm), experience (hope)

boost, lift, rise, stir, sweep, fill, tickle, lighten, shine, brighten, illumine, animate, excite, enthuse, sweeten, invigorate, energize, rejuvenate, delight, thrill, exhilarate, enliven, perk up, elate, amuse, hearten, cheer, gladden, uplift

grip, stir, galvanize, kindle, awaken, absorb, spark, transfix, engross, captivate, rivet, spellbind, fascinate, enthrall, pique, bewitch, excite, entice, mesmerize, inspire, enchant, delight, hypnotize, charm, thrill, electrify, exhilarate, hook, rouse, intrigue, intoxicate, fire (with enthusiasm), tantalize, titillate, wake up

slap, belt, clap, drum, applaud, twirl, flush, cavort, dance, jump, skip, float, skitter, cry, howl, hum, sing, whirl, laugh, chuckle, whistle, chortle, caper, frolic, blaze, gambol, blush, shine, celebrate, pulse, shout, smile, flirt, joke, rejoice, exalt, cry out, perk up, stride, cheer, grin, crack up, marvel, break out in (song/applause), rave, romp, toast, sail along, rollick, giggle, sashay, kick up (one's heels), burst into

depress, reflect, discourage, crumble, demoralize, cost, humble, sadden, dispirit, dishearten, dismay, humiliate, disappoint, embarrass, hit one hard, let oneself down, lose one's confidence, blame (oneself/others), give in/up

carry, plumb, hide, sicken, reflect, face, admit, confront, lose (hope), change one's mind, lament, bemoan, rue, hang one's head, repent, regret, lower (one's head/eyes), embarrass, dwell on, bewail, beat oneself up

choke, droop, slog through, suffer, cry, howl, shriek, bear, snort, whimper, tremble, sputter, tear up, sink, plummet, endure, miss, mope, hurt, gasp, shiver, convulse, lament, sob, smart, wail, pine, keen, moan, bawl, grieve, mourn, plumb (the depths of despair), well up, sniffle, lower (one's eyes/head), snuffle, snivel, languish, weep, blubber, drag one's feet, walk slowly, rock back and forth

recoil, gnash, jerk, fumble, shake, snap, wring one's hands, churn, flush, hiss, chatter, lurch, sicken, retreat, spin, stagger, flee, jumble, reel, sublimate, repress, relegate, brood, compartmentalize, shudder, go numb, bury (a bad memory), grind (teeth), knot, writhe, whirl around, sulk, fester, burst into tears, lash out, stuff one's fist into one's mouth

smother, choke, weigh, stain, darken, mute, blur, cast (a shadow), blacken, dim, muffle, cloud, burden, overwhelm, stifle, fog, slow, consume, negate, damp, dampen, deaden, sadden

hunch, cry, hide, slink, tremble, shrink, tear up, cope, cringe, flinch, twinge, hang one's head, avert one's eyes, beg (forgiveness), plead, curl up/into, dance around (the topic), gloss over (details)

stoop, squirm, flush, drain (blood), hide, burn, sting, hurt, come undone, go numb, tingle, smart, writhe, ache, burst (into tears), cover one's face, reactivate

build, brave, work with, deal with, persevere, repress, withstand, survive, recover, toughen, share, suffer (post-traumatic stress syndrome), endure (nightmares), bear (ptsd), loathe (one's perpetrator), cope with, go on, swear off, leave (an abusive partner), look over one's shoulder, grow strong

stoop, slouch, slump, shy away, cower, cover up, screw up, defer, withdraw, avoid, flinch, isolate oneself, take risks, conceal (bruises), evade (topics of conversation), mumble, slide (into depression), bottle up (feelings), hold in/back, keep to oneself

pollute, stain, taint, contaminate, spoil, stigmatize, debase, blame, dishonor, blight, defile, disgrace, deflower, dirty, sully, hold an opinion, charge (with an offense)

depress, hide, sicken, tarnish, violate, confuse, stupefy, overwhelm, disturb, shock, astonish, dumbfound, daze, upset, devastate, demoralize, scare, deflate, shame, corrode, repel, terrify, horrify, wear down, dispirit, dishearten, demean, humiliate, disgust, reduce to, tear apart, repulse, frighten, petrify, appall, preoccupy, madden, take shelter, file (a restraining order), report (the crime to police), shower, discomfit, infect (with venereal disease), haunt, mortify, destroy (trust), erode (a sense of normalcy), cloud (one's thinking)

saddle, trap, scar, beat down, taint, contaminate, weigh down, disturb, spoil, demoralize, deflate, stigmatize, hurt, humble, demean, unhinge, drive away, mortify, strip (of self-confidence), drive (one to drink), drag down, chip away (one's self-confidence), erode (self-confidence), emasculate, outrage

suffer, bear, bleed, swallow, submit, stumble, cower, stagger, endure, put up with, stomach, undergo, cry out, cover (one's head), curl (into a fetal position), ball up (one's fist), call for (help), shut down (one's feelings), wait (for the abuse to end), take it, fear (one's perpetrator), listen (for a chance to escape)

recoil, drag, crouch, sag, slump, freeze, freeze up, pull out, hide, slink, bolt, retreat, shy away, shrink, quit, stop, cut off, step back, hold back, bow out, withdraw, detach, flag, pull away, walk out/away, cave in, fall back, turn away, edge away, turn aside/away, shut up/away, back away/out, pull back/away, stand back/aside, sequester oneself, remove (oneself), lose (one's appetite), isolate oneself, avert, keep to oneself

sever, separate, suffer, slacken, break down, hide, slink, elude, evade, shy away, neglect, crumple, glaze over, recede, withhold, cancel, deteriorate, yield, relapse, brood, avoid, revert, dampen, deaden, languish, edge away, turn aside/away, back away/out, pull back/away, remove (oneself), fall silent, decline (invitations), divorce oneself, distance oneself, shrink from, walk away, turn off, hold in, put off, stop (returning texts), numb oneself, give up/in, exhaust (one's friends), sequester (oneself), isolate (oneself), detach (oneself), stay home, reject (offers of help), keep to oneself

stop one's ears, avert (one's eyes), shut down, go numb, cover one's eyes, hum to oneself, divert one's thoughts, talk over, squeeze one's eyes shut, look away, step out/outside, shield oneself, stay away, walk out/away

bother, ruffle, startle, amplify, vex, stress, trouble, fluster, unnerve, alarm, upset, frustrate, drown out, preoccupy, fester, roil, loom, unsettle, concern, exasperate, disconcert, disquiet, wear (away/down), madden

struggle, suffocate, jerk, fidget, fuss, tense up, stiffen, wring (one's hands), smolder, quaver, pace, speculate, lose focus, fixate, concoct, trip up, lose control, micromanage, obsess, ratchet up, pump up, fear, dread, replay, work up, fret, lose sleep, weigh one down, distrust, warn, caution, agonize, play with (one's hair), jitter, catastrophize

figure out, analyze, gauge, weigh, plumb, test, compare, conceive, scan, imagine, define, reflect, scrutinize, examine, size up, read, discern, vet, peruse, contrast, explore, experiment, research, brainstorm, sort out, mull over, assess, deliberate, consider, contemplate, evaluate, ponder, figure in, calculate, estimate, forecast, rank, inquire, favor, categorize, cull, parse, sift, envision, distinguish, determine, look over, prefer, search, google, differentiate, meet with (an advisor), enroll, pore over, debunk, look for

devise, earmark, pursue, aim, design, plan, designate, propose, aspire to, set out to, take steps to, intend to, mean to, set out (to/for), have in mind, think of, expect, resolve to, determine to, declare one's intention, set an intention, seek to, set (a goal), want to, set one's sights on, commit, stay (the course)

figure out, select, settle on, adopt, heed, follow, pick out, discern, specify, favor, pick, decide, isolate, opt for, choose, devour, mean to, intend, elect, pinpoint, single out, find, hatch a plan, commit

pull, seize, grip, grab, knock, incline, call, capture, awaken, arouse, stimulate, fixate, attract, draw, tempt, possess, obsess, consume, provoke, confirm, point to, preoccupy, take hold of, interest, hold one's interest, stir (a desire), eat at

protest, object, sigh, whimper, whine, tattle, criticize, quibble, complain, carp, grumble, pout, mope, brood, mutter, grouse, gripe, beef, bellyache, huff, disparage, puff, inveigh against, bemoan, bewail, wail, moan, snivel, sulk, mumble, scowl, frown, groan, grouch, bitch, air (a complaint), demur, kvetch, nag, nitpick, make a fuss

lie, duck, fabricate, evade, fib, fudge, whitewash, contrive, deflect, deny, defend oneself, dance around, excuse oneself, parry, dodge, smooth over, shirk, avoid (responsibility), counter, downplay, make excuses, fish, fault (someone else), spin (a tale), pin (blame on someone else), feign (sickness), dodge (blame), skirt (the issue), rescind (an earlier statement), protect (oneself), backpedal, minimize (the concerns of others), justify (one's behavior), qualify (an earlier statement), attribute (mistakes to factors beyond one's control), rationalize, backtrack, recant, beat around the bush

trim, tweak, drive, boost, fine-tune, reformulate, organize, strategize, outline, update, formulate, fund, consult, prioritize, check off, map, crank up, forward, set out to, dispatch, shape (vision/mission statement), mark (progress), shift (priorities), close in on (strategy), plan (next steps), chart (a five year plan), generate (funding), kill one's darlings, reorganize

tweak, launch, cooperate, fine-tune, analyze, reformulate, appraise, advance, modify, polish, coordinate, scrutinize, adjust, market, expand, evaluate, dodge, rethink, hire, scale up, parlay, go public, restructure, fund, escalate, jockey, amend, supplement, perfect, modernize, fortify, empower, lobby, take stock, raise standards, project (into the future), hone (craft/methods), professionalize, farm out, build (a following/a web presence), enlist (help/expertise), recruit (interns), outwit (competitors), re-evaluate, technologize, open (online venue/store), strengthen (business plan/team), secure (angel investors)

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

cut, slink, retreat, elude, evade, shy away, recede, vanish, disappear, flee, dodge, withdraw, shut down, avoid, leave, rupture, escape, sulk, turn away, isolate oneself, get drunk, get out of, insulate oneself (from the challenges of life), drop out, cut oneself off, run away, turn back, break away, turn to (drugs), back away/down, pull back/out, skip out, drop out of, quit (one's job), talk one's way out of, put in two weeks' notice, sleep, lock oneself in (a room), keep to oneself

slack off, hide, slough off, elude, evade, neglect, welsh, welch, abdicate, bail, fail to, parry, dodge, shirk, avoid, fritter away, shrink from, misuse, malinger, goof off, back down, get out of, fall off (in his duties), duck out of, cop out of, cut (class), drag (one's feet), play hooky, wriggle out of, pass up (an opportunity), give up on, back out of

sabotage, reject, decline, forgo, pass up, turn down (opportunity), miss (an appointment), miss out on, fail to prepare, screw up (an interview), limit (one's experiences), turn away from, shy away from, let pass, refuse (an invitation)

probe, check, identify, focus, ramp up, plug away, buck up, expedite, turbocharge, buckle down, intensify (one's efforts), bring to bear, push forward, press on, move forward, devise (a plan), hone (one's skills), soldier on, redouble, double-check, take something in a different direction, refocus, man up, move toward, press forward

inject, drive, hunker down, brace, tackle, gird, brave, rally, fight, plow through, plow on, infuse, face, focus, convince, persuade, risk, dare, demand, resolve, undertake, stand up for, rustle up, determine, prove, buckle down, forge ahead, shed (doubts), set one's mind to, plunge into, hold firm, hold out for, assert, muster, generate (momentum), strive, remind oneself/others, stand (one's ground), dedicate oneself, strengthen (the team), summon (strength), drive oneself, grit one's teeth

bear, plow on, hold up, thwart, plug away, carry on, endure, persevere, tolerate, parry, swallow one's pride, withstand, sacrifice, resist, push through, forge ahead, push forward, press on, soldier on, grit (one's teeth), stick (to something), weather, sustain one's efforts, dedicate, confront (obstacles), intensify (one's work), redouble (one's efforts), outlast (naysayers), devote one's efforts to, carry through, come through, slog through (tasks), manage (challenges), ward off (doubts/opponents), push on

tap into, harness, imitate, adapt, form, rehearse, risk, dare, center oneself, clear one's head, innovate, meditate, visualize, channel, piggyback, emulate, carve out, dig oneself out, buckle down, block out (distractions), play to one's strength, expand (vocabulary/skill set), generate (a to do list/spreadsheet), discipline oneself, formulate (a plan to build new skills), reinvent oneself, modify (one's expectations), develop (one's capacity to handle new tasks), orient, forge ahead, tap into (resources), motivate oneself, run (lines), apply oneself

force, drive, sign, mold, resource, organize, advance, finesse, plug away, purchase, execute, implement, administer, join forces, capitalize, incorporate, fund, address, jockey, consult, expedite, found, patent, broker, lobby, pool resources, copyright, coordinate (work done by a team), activate (website), co-sign, launch (website), intensify (one's efforts), undertake (specific tasks by specific dates), press on/forward, proceed, co-found, take charge, attack (the work), bring to bear, manage (a project), push forward

drill, apply, model, devise, assemble, strategize, wait, join, diagram, plot, rehearse, direct, scheme, concoct, plan, delay, practice, enlist, formulate, mobilize, capitalize, invest, prognosticate, enable, schmooze, network, activate, frequent, carve out (a niche), clear (one's calendar), prove (one's creditworthiness/competence), build contacts, build (a team/support), channel (resources), ready, settle on (a business plan), synchronize (a launch), specify (the role of each team member), solidify (funding sources), foresee, develop (strategy), draw up (a business plan)

press, solicit, beg, seek, turn to, invite, petition, lobby, plead, exhort, request, implore, query, appeal to, supplicate, beseech, entreat, call on, ask for (advice/help), apply for, pose (a request), importune

pump, devise, brave, question, submit, present, suggest, put forward (a question), put on the table, pose, survey, risk, hazard, interject, interview, inquire, ask, propose, proffer, put forward, canvass, poll, request, posit, sound out, query, sweet-talk, call on, approach (a sensitive topic), test (the waters), propound

force, press, order, command, pressure, shout, demand, grill, interrogate, cross-examine, give someone the third degree, cross-question, push for, insist (on), enjoin, squeeze (something out of someone)

solicit, question, emphasize, flatter, demand, stipulate, cajole, blurt out, petition, charm, insist, implore, query, coax, grovel, appeal to (someone's fear), cadge, dispense with (formalities)

hammer, press, push, solicit, drone, beg, fawn over, badger, pester, whine, hound, dog, play up to, brown-nose, harp, cajole, plead, wheedle, nag, urge, annoy, torment, implore, hassle, beseech, entreat, importune, grovel, curry favor, suck up to

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

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

protest, fall out, interrupt, argue, dicker, dispute, quibble, grumble, grouse, gripe, beef, bicker, squabble, counter, bitch, kvetch, nitpick, find fault with, fault, dredge up, disagree, object to, pick a bone with, split hairs about, pick holes in, cavil at, sound off, quarrel, lock horns, have words, pettifog

break off, process, imply, weigh in, offer (a perspective), pose, investigate, open, retract, deliberate, work out, facilitate, solve, address, rephrase, dismiss, put forward, allude to, debunk, notify, bring up, come to the point, sequence, broach, interpose

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

duck, evade, gloss over, equivocate, prevaricate, deflect, sidetrack, dance around, sidestep, dodge, skirt, waffle, minimize, dismiss, look away, avert, look down, beat around the bush, refuse (to answer), hint, laugh off, generalize, grow quiet, avoid (a topic/eye contact), hedge, shily-shally

clip, cut, break down, synopsize, limit, slow, sum up, abbreviate, shorten, prune, simplify, condense, abridge, dumb down, waive, précis

repeat, mock, chatter, disregard, mansplain, reduce, water down, exaggerate, gloss over, oversimplify, deflect, sidestep, limit, miss, gossip, minimize, simplify, diminish, dismiss, overstate, amuse, parrot, blab, blabber, sweet-talk, laugh off, generalize, natter

slam, blast, hammer, assault, order, dictate, scream, dominate, overpower, bark, snarl, threaten, explode, break in, interrupt, cut off, butt in, barge in, disrupt, shout, yell, monopolize, berate, condescend, intimidate, drown out, dismiss, put down, deride, lash out, pounce on, taunt, cut short/off, raise one's voice, snark, snipe, tear down/into, shout down, hijack (the conversation), hector

snap, stammer, stutter, fume, break, whimper, whine, raise (the pitch), sweeten, cry out, moan, dry out, choke (with emotion), crack (with nervousness), rise (in pitch), lower (the pitch), spit out (words), rasp, whinge, drip (with self-pity), rhapsodize

slam, flip the bird, curse, disrespect, swear, blaspheme, cuss, utter (profanities/obscenities), damn, profane, take the lord's name in vain, flip off

cut the crap, cut it out, knock it off, fuck off, go fuck yourself, fuck yourself, screw you, screw yourself, stop it, go to hell, go screw yourself, grow some balls, sod off, get the fuck out of here, buck up, snap out of it, man up

dictate, bark, badger, pester, haggle, command, shout, demand, harp, berate, carp, swear, declare, speak out, nitpick, urge, reiterate, exhort, insist, needle, hassle, lecture, contend, vow, harangue, preach, restate, clamor for, hector

choke, falter, hem and haw, hesitate, quaver, blink, waver, delay, balk, dance around, hold back, defer, self-censor, hold out, flag, beat around the bush, wait (to reply), bottle up

trail off, taper, hear, listen, take a moment, dangle, blink, close, refrain from, suspend, halt, deflect, pause, breathe, hold out, calm down, cease, wind down, linger, adjourn, wait (to reply), rest one's case, break off to, lapse into silence, stop (talking), divert attention away, postpone (a discussion), shelve (a discussion)

cue, motion, sign, signal, show, prompt, imply, suggest, come across, stand for, connote, mark, depict, illustrate, portray, represent, spin, expose, inform, insinuate, demonstrate, designate, signify, specify, reference, characterize, allude to, refer to, mean, indicate, symbolize, exhibit, denote, convey, smack of, reveal, express, intimate, impart, gesture, hint (at), drive at, get at, point to/at, drop hints

lead, pounce, show, emphasize, announce, dub, claim, correct, justify, demand, confront, step up, champion, swear, declare, stand up for, stand one's ground, counter, pronounce, overreact, speak out, prove, hold forth, fight for, debunk, assert, advocate for, attest, come forward, come to the point, hammer home, proclaim, affirm, contend, display (certainty), stake one's reputation on something, level with, voice, buck for (equal pay), avow

modify, temper, muffle, adjust, modulate (one's voice), slow, moderate, quiet, hush, articulate, intone, vocalize, soften (one's tone), attune, regulate (one's tone), downstep

smother, impersonate, mask, disguise, soften, mute, tone down, muffle, stifle, silence, mutter, dampen, quiet, mumble, whisper, titter, talk under one's breath, cover (one's mouth), cover over, talk out of the corner of one's mouth, mouth, put one's fist in one's mouth

stammer, stutter, clack, twitter, jabber, yap, tattle, bumble, gossip, waffle, chat, pooh-pooh, nitpick, dither, yak, babble, prattle, blab, blabber, blather, patter, ramble, natter, choke out, chitchat, tittle-tattle, spread rumors, yatter, yabber, yammer, prate, gabble

broadcast, chant, suggest, emphasize, spout, flatter, advise, interview, assure, chat, praise, declare, pledge, narrate, compliment, eulogize, extol, script, regale, confess, recite, confide, explain, bandy, reminisce, couch, describe, sweet-talk, utter, articulate, quip, soften (one's tone), reel off, bare (one's soul), pique (someone's interest), sweeten (one's tone), expound, remark, understate, rhapsodize

clip, splutter, drone, click, chirp, squeak, chant, accent, broaden (one's vowels), overpronounce, drag out (a vowel), sputter, slur, abbreviate, pronounce, enunciate, articulate, intone, rise (in pitch), drawl, crack (with emotion), roll (one's r's), project (one's voice), lisp, open (one's vowels), close (one's vowels), fall (in pitch), aspirate, soften (one's vowels), harshen (one's vowels), silence (a letter/a syllable)

coo, hiss, hum, sigh, soothe, purr, calm, breathe, whisper, lull, hush, murmur, shush, sweet-talk, croon, quell, talk under one's breath, speak softly, mouth (words)

listen, notice, focus, communicate, introduce (oneself), articulate, hear (others' concerns), verbalize, make eye contact, refrain from (interrupting), exercise (awareness)

concentrate, contain, listen, wait, focus, open, delay, restrain oneself, empathize, lean back, lean forward, take into consideration, hold off, attend to, attune, tune in, center (oneself), hear someone out, pay attention, refrain from (dominating the discussion)

focus, set up, ask, introduce, prepare, request, sit down together, define (a topic), hold (an intention), hand out (ground rules/expectations), agree to (ground rules), specify (rules of engagement), clarify (expectations/ purpose of a discussion), set the stage, open (the discussion)

emphasize, alternate, figure in (context), communicate, divulge, sort out, puzzle out, contribute, build on, empathize, convey, discuss, explain, bear in mind, explicate, come to the point, articulate, participate, level with, hear someone out, turn around (prejudices/assumptions), make a point, answer (an accusation), exchange (views/hopes), language, dialogue, slow (one's speech), express (empathy)

trim, tweak, inject, insert, settle, fine-tune, negotiate, bargain, earmark, recall, satisfy, define, scale back, draft, haggle, formalize, hammer out, budget, appropriate, retract, rescind, evaluate, comply, accommodate, allocate, exempt, specify, mandate, approve, guarantee, incentivize, affiliate, co-create, reach, enumerate, quibble, rephrase, defend, capitulate, amend, overturn, veto, repeal, tack on, expunge, pledge, counter, legislate, qualify, language, cinch (a deal), lobby (for)

contract, sign, draw up, submit, present, suggest, pen, sponsor, broker, propose, put forward, figure out/in, request, author, map out, make on offer, co-sponsor, send off

settle, lead, prompt, suggest, direct, set up, enlist, steward, assure, ask, bring together, bring to the table, bridge, put forward, request, clarify, draw out, articulate, marshal, step into (a leadership role), map out (a process), allot (a specific length of time), assemble (the parties), cultivate (an atmosphere of mutual respect), organize (a discussion), promote (an atmosphere of), assign (assistants to oversee), set the stage for

assist, protect, soothe, highlight, cover, illuminate, scrutinize, detect, illustrate, review, orchestrate, contrive, restrict, redirect, verify, modulate (one's voice), contextualize, rein in, consult, summarize, integrate, enable, amend, moderate, channel, empower, empathize, validate, encapsulate, accord, differentiate, impress upon, conscientize, mediate, take into consideration, clarify, point out, sound out, language, grant (legitimacy), reference (guidelines), validate (someone's point of view), maintain (focus), field (objections/questions), gauge (level of engagement/readiness), smooth out/over, understand (divergent perspectives), respect (each party)

decompress, rethink, rework, consult, wind down, replay, meet, follow through/up, compose, debrief, re-run, strategize (a follow-up meeting)

handle, deliver, negotiate, run, display, introduce (the agenda), coordinate, announce, direct, control, orchestrate, manage, field, oversee, facilitate, conduct, approve, address, bank on, guide, head, forward, seat, welcome, co-host, officiate, preside over, count on, lead (a meeting), array

prime, supervise, organize, convene, gather, advertise, delegate, publicize, invite, arrange, point to, send out, select (a chair), head (a task force), plan (a meeting), require (attendance)

motion, convene, pass, table, judge, propose, postpone, amend, move, recognize, vote, adjourn, adjudicate, referee, speak, second, take minutes, resume (after a break), adjudge

team up, cooperate, speak up, discuss (options), associate, pilot, collaborate, filibuster, join forces, network, pool resources, take one's seat, work together

broadcast, generate, rally, challenge, advance, stimulate, inspire (new activists), build (a network), nix, encourage, propose, lead to, synergize, coordinate (efforts), outline (steps toward reaching a goal), clarify (funding), identify (key players), edify

team up, cooperate, align, fine-tune, refine, assist, complement, pick someone's brain, infuse, brainstorm, collaborate, enlist, pool (resources), join forces, consult, hone, supplement, combine, enhance, enrich, come together, help, partner, bridge, bring (to the table), corroborate, group, share, regroup, pull together, work together, recruit (experts), exchange (ideas), bounce off, lend (support/tools), raise (questions), monitor (results), share (knowledge/skills), put (their heads together), liaise

analyze, count, organize, outline, sketch, run up the flagpole, classify, schedule, collaborate, assess, manage, come up with, delegate, consolidate, affiliate, shuffle, reshuffle, reorganize, draft (an agreement), split (workload), firm up (division of labor), carve up (duties), divide (tasks), negotiate (division of labor), draw up (an agreement), share (files)

install, outfit, tackle, generate, weigh, devise, shape, strategize, suggest (names), weigh in on, coordinate, size up, design, vet, form, hammer out, funnel, set up, brainstorm, orchestrate, concoct, venture, deliberate, turn to, figure in, enlist, advise, execute, formulate, develop, initiate, stipulate, incentivize, issue, campaign, innovate, co-create, procure, firm up, undertake, envision, rustle up, determine, prepare, factor in, emulate, plunge into, instigate, commit, solidify, pioneer, endeavor, institute, embark, map out, build a team, draw in/up, assemble (a board of directors), ready (a team), instill (expectations), launch (a campaign), cultivate (teamwork), call upon, solicit (signatures)

tussle, challenge, attack, threaten, mire, impede, disrespect, deteriorate, criticize, confront, jockey, dicker, rehash, quibble, degenerate, devolve into, blame, insist, fault, dredge up, refuse to (compromise), walk away (from the table)

drag, settle, break down, surrender, collapse, muddle, disintegrate, fall apart, deteriorate, fail, persist, lapse, devolve into, fail to reach (an agreement), fail to (negotiate a contract)

call, vet, announce, text, write, phone, invite, introduce (oneself), im, email, mark out for, reach out to, create (a list of participants), send out (an announcement), personalize (invitations), ingratiate oneself

contract, tweak, set aside, fine-tune, order, dole out, coordinate, size up, check, book, formalize, schedule, communicate, hand over, set up, orchestrate, rescind, sort out, rule out, execute, allocate, specify, chart, allot, consult, make an offer, procure, firm up, invite, arrange, prepare, put forward, tick off, actualize, put in place, take care of, figure in/out, solidify, set about, see to, block out (time), chip in (toward a cost), assign (tasks), locate (a site/venue), reserve, overbook

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

concede, surrender, forfeit, give up, resign oneself, write off, return, refund, sacrifice, cost, allow, walk away, pay for, settle for, pay (a penalty/a fine), accept (a small compensation)

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, fold, break, compromise, concede, submit, retreat, surrender, buckle, cut one's losses, jettison, weaken, sink, hand over, abdicate, back (away/down), yield, forfeit, succumb, resign oneself to, accept, comply, conform, withdraw, lose, trade, repay, swap, wither, sacrifice, flag, relent, apologize, capitulate, oblige, wilt, give in/up, cave in, forgo, come away with, cave, drop (one's agenda), shut down (a venture), settle for, admit (defeat), promise to, agree to (monitoring), grant (copyright/authorship), waive (one's rights), split (the difference), be the bigger person, disavow

cooperate, compromise, concede, curb, indulge, heed, satisfy, check, adjust, divulge, accommodate, reconcile, support, chip in, co-create, appreciate, excuse, soften one's tone, apologize, praise, pledge, bridge, care, corroborate, pitch in, consent, express (appreciation), agree, stand (together/with), agree on (a shared agenda), foster (goodwill), build relationship, accept (each perspective as valid), validate (another's point of view), synthesize (points of view), cultivate (tolerance/patience)

weigh, wait, tone down, temper, step back, restrain oneself, exercise (restraint), assure, postpone, rephrase, relent, apologize, blunt, redress, allow, compliment, disarm, reassure, settle down, time, commiserate, spare, hear someone out, calm (down/oneself), curb (one's anger/reactivity), dial down/back, acknowledge (a different point of view), agree (with), hear (an opposing view), back off/down, tread (lightly), respect (differences), retract (an inflammatory statement), exercise restraint

cooperate, contain, bargain, soothe, indulge, give in, finesse, dance around, yield, field, comply, conform, table, accommodate, submit to, furnish, grant, win over, assure, appreciate, relent, apologize, assuage, soften (the tone), oblige, appease, conciliate, pacify, placate, allay, gratify, mollify, acquiesce, satisfy (demands), relieve, reassure, smooth out, agree to, bottle up, retract (an inflammatory statement), back down/off, adapt to, withdraw (a demand), accede (to someone's demands), assent, consent to, propitiate, alleviate (fears of domination), sweeten (the deal), lighten up, withdraw (demands), disavow

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)

appraise, define, identify, evaluate, enumerate, confirm, pinpoint, clarify, clear up, explicate, affirm, agree to, spell out, establish (parameters)

protest, deify, authenticate, claim, verify, deal with, field, justify, substantiate, demonstrate, address, snap back, dispute, glorify, account for, quote, excuse, defend, endorse, counter, idealize, prove, confirm, validate, hold forth, rationalize, reiterate, attest, explain, contend, qualify, restate, back up (one's claim), vouch, bend (the truth), dance around (a sensitive topic), elaborate

inspect, clear, show, expose, explore, inform, untangle, brief, summarize, disclose, debunk, find, uncover, recap, spot (issues), face (differences), seek (an explanation), chip away (at defenses), track (a conversation), distinguish (between), exchange (perceptions)

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

suggest, define, identify, pique, redefine, inquire, consult, appeal, require, propose, soften one's tone, quantify, request, approach (one's adversary)

weigh, unlock, reward, ferret, give someone a minute, discern, divulge, admit, assess, tread lightly, self-censor, accommodate, rethink, advise, consult, broker, sum up, advocate, regroup, coax, wait (for the right moment), ration out (information), extend (oneself), back down/off, distinguish (workable ideas from impractical ones)

check, persevere, puzzle out, solve, press on, unravel, plant (an idea), raise (questions), monitor (results), spur, ingrain (principles), broaden (one's perspective), rise to (a challenge), fix (unevenness), embed (devotion)

concentrate, strengthen, answer, stimulate, navigate, redeem, resolve, befriend, spur, build (trust), win (confidence/respect), regain (trust), establish (trust), reestablish (trust), clear the air, correct (an inequality), cultivate (concern/compassion), boost morale

pick up (steam/the pace), untangle, cultivate, elevate (standards), raise (standards), embed, unravel, lead to, revitalize (the work), reinforce (the work ethic), validate (results), straighten out (problems), enlarge (the pool of ideas), expand (the scope of an undertaking), broaden (the group perspective), ingrain (principles), fix (methods/inconsistencies), root out/for, establish (standards)

reach out, reinforce, assist, lean on, turn to, mentor, encourage, support, consult, bank on, depend on, help, trust, rely on, look out for, help out, call on, ask for (help/instruction), count on, repose in

lift, wind up, fuel, tap into, rally, charge, start, nudge, prompt, kindle, awaken, arouse, stimulate, spark, ignite, convince, sway, vitalize, mobilize, stoke, excite, encourage, enthuse, compel, motivate, incentivize, invigorate, seed, pump up, revive, foster, inspire, rouse, cheer, uplift, urge, exhort, summon, kick-start, impel, kick off, exert, fire up, coax, jumpstart, spur, rev up, prop, turn on/up, call to/up, light (a fire/candle), marshal, pique (interest)

applaud, steady, reinforce, assist, prop up, back, advise, support, appreciate, guide, bolster, buttress, shore up, praise, commend, congratulate, empower, unite, validate, compliment, acclaim, share, buoy, vouch for (one another's work standards), confide in

press, slack off, attack, control, tattle, implicate, slander, scheme, conspire, connive, pressure, micromanage, criticize, dicker, dispute, underperform, quibble, complain, carp, grumble, shirk, gossip, disparage, ridicule, provoke, blame, exact, incriminate, fault, dredge up, harangue, rub someone the wrong way, report (bribery/misconduct), refuse (advances), chronicle (grievances), perform (poorly)

dictate, divide, chastise, carp, defend (oneself), add to, dismiss, blame, dis, inveigh against, denounce, reprimand, reprove, fault, dredge up, side with, censure, condemn, leave out, take sides, deny responsibility for, refuse (to compromise), ask too much/too little

cooperate, draw up, compromise, concede, listen, water down, break through, adjust, navigate, redefine, persevere, defer, accommodate, reconcile, come around, relent, honor, accord (respect), figure out/in, formalize (an agreement), see something through, agree to, set about (finding common ground), shape (a feasible proposal), aim for (agreement), forge (a way forward), consider (everyone's concerns), appreciate (the other party), break down (a proposal), require (agreement on ground rules), cut through (ideology), accept (compromise), balance (needs), sacrifice (a demand to keep the peace), modify (one's original demand), negotiate (a contract), adopt (a contract)

settle, agree to (a deal), reach (an agreement), prohibit, guarantee, compensate, resolve, obligate, firm up, entitle, rectify, enact, formalize (an agreement), finalize, shake hands, adopt (a contract), draw up (a legal contract), sign (a contract), clinch (a deal)

shift, advance, sacrifice (a rigid position), improve, develop, progress, benefit, preserve, conclude, suffice, proceed, move forward, reach (a conclusion), continue

tweak, devise, draw up, settle on, conceive, suggest, cover up, sketch, formalize, plot, scheme, orchestrate, concoct, forestall, mull over, assess, consider, evaluate, field, come up with, advise, formulate, develop, specify, judge, prioritize, map, introduce, prepare, caution, brew, consent, instigate, counsel, note (concerns), sort out (a way forward), hatch (ideas), generate (a plan), propose (diplomacy), demand (secrecy), hammer out (a way forward)

settle, generate, devise, draw up, cover up, sketch, formalize (a pr campaign), scheme, forestall, sort out, mull over, assess, consider, evaluate, advise, judge, jockey, prioritize, propose, caution, note (concerns), clear up (discrepancies), measure (damage), define (risk), hatch (ideas for solutions), prepare (a public statement), hammer out (way forward), orchestrate (a cover-up), specify (a pr campaign), suggest (damage control)

settle, devise, design, vet, originate, concoct, sort out, mull over, assess, consider, evaluate, field, formulate, judge, check out, introduce, network, determine, prepare, meet, instigate, note (concerns), clear up (discrepancies), measure (productivity/innovation)

generate, settle on, suggest, sketch, beta-test, formalize, orchestrate, consider, advise, specify, cultivate, comment, provide (feedback), design (a tool for assessment), receive (feedback), solicit (reviews)

generate, design, originate, field, compete, prioritize, affiliate, introduce, network, prepare, meet, dream up, appeal to, lay out (a budget), propose (a fundraising goal), solicit (funds), cultivate (concern), specify (operating budget), request (in-kind donations)

launch, excite, rope in, motivate, assign, volunteer, inspire, take on, chair, kick off, stimulate (participation), get buy-in, set (time-table), shame (attendants into participating), mark someone out for

generate, devise, conceive, suggest, design, associate, orchestrate, assess, consider, evaluate, field, specify, judge, prioritize, co-create, cultivate, propose, introduce, forge (alliances), network, prepare, meet, draw (new clients), generate (interest), develop (a relationship), targeted

generate, suggest, sketch, brainstorm, mull over, affiliate, propose, network, dream up, cook up, participate, hatch (ideas), meet (like-minded individuals), introduce (ideas), leave (the room)

test, suggest, develop (an evaluation form), pilot, assess, consider, evaluate, judge, prioritize, introduce, meet, provide (feedback), come up with (an evaluation form), specify (a system of ratings)

devise, settle on, suggest, sketch, design, sort out, mull over, assess, evaluate, field, develop, co-create, propose, map, introduce, network, prepare, meet, note (concerns), clear up (discrepancies)

finish, settle on, define, formalize, review, specify, conclude, complete, finalize, wrap up, draw to a close, measure (results), deliver (a report), wrap up (a project), wind up/down

tweak, devise, draw up, conceive, present, suggest, sketch, design, formalize, originate, concoct, sort out, mull over, assess, evaluate, field, come up with, formulate, specify, judge, jockey, prioritize, co-create, propose, map, introduce, prepare, instigate, hammer out (a way forward), generate (interest), hatch (ideas/a plan), meet (a deadline)

press, deliver, solicit, design, pressure, affiliate, tout, propose, network, petition, lobby, meet, implore, mark out for, deploy, appeal to, entreat, call on, introduce (one's agenda), suggest (a donation), cultivate (interest)

frame, strategize, sketch, discern, delineate, lay out, diagram, hammer out, agree to disagree, evaluate, table, rethink, formulate, develop, chart, conciliate, bridge, farm out, clarify, map out, plan (a strategy), park (an idea), assign (accountability), predict (roadblocks), stake out (competition), reflect on (outstanding issues)

generate, settle on, suggest, sketch, bandy about, brainstorm, assess, evaluate, judge, co-create, propose, map, broaden, set in motion, network, meet, dream up, cook up, field (questions), hatch (ideas for solutions), note (possibilities), introduce (options), mull over (usefulness)

suggest, sketch, review, inform, sort out, assess, evaluate, update, report, advise, apprise, note (concerns), clear up (discrepancies), map (out), define (progress), measure (effectiveness)

devise, conceive, suggest, elicit, design, invent, mull over, ponder, develop, prioritize, co-create, propose, include, envision, prepare, cook up, map out, sort through, conjure, clear up (discrepancies), note (possibilities), clarify (creative tension), define (a purpose), hash out (mission statement), restate (a mission statement), generate (a brand), dream (up), introduce (a mission statement), draw up (a mission statement), tweak (language), settle on (a brand), blue-sky, think out of the box, explore (possibilities), create (a mission)

generate, devise, draw up, suggest, design, associate, concoct, interrupt, assess, consider, evaluate, come up with, advise, formulate, specify, judge, jockey, prioritize, affiliate, co-create, cultivate, propose, introduce, network, prepare, skype, facetime, meet, consent, instigate, sign in, create (a code name), type in, develop (relationship)

protest, claim, deny, dance around, field, justify, substantiate, contextualize, snap back, dispute, reference, account for, excuse, counter, overstate, validate, puff, glorify (one's role), make excuses, rationalize, reiterate, attest, vindicate, explain, contend, qualify, restate, bend (the truth), defend (one's position), work out (a justification), cover (all one's bases), give a justification for, answer for, give an explanation for

brush aside, elude, evade, attack, ignore, bluff, exaggerate, oversimplify, omit (information), deflect, deviate, reject, divert (attention), parry, dodge, stave off, justify, maintain, complain, skirt, excuse, dismiss, avert, dance around (the topic), make excuses, recant, wander, qualify, ramble, tune out, digress, stray (off-topic)

outline, sketch, illuminate, inform, justify, update, advise, brief, summarize, account for, defend, interpret, notify, explain, posit, explicate, recap, spell out, put forth, offer (an explanation), apprise, fill in, bring up to date, paint a picture, clue in, keep posted

blast, hammer, push, prod, scold, nudge, remind, criticize, noodge, confront, harp, berate, hack away at, goad, lecture, shout at, harangue, preach, argue (a point), rant, savage

screw, distract, cheat, deceive, trick, dupe, screw over, outsmart, count cards, conceal (cards), double-deal, weight (the dice), mark (a card), past post, hide (cards)

screw, cheat, deceive, trick, dupe, screw over, outsmart, double-deal, scam, double-cross, hoodwink, finagle, deprive (of one's share of profits), betray, resort to, con, pressure, charm, twist (facts or information)

extract, tap, chisel, milk, filter, cheat, trick, dupe, double-deal, fleece (tourists by overcharging), pad (an account), make off with, rake in, con, use false pretenses, defraud someone of, swindle, profit by, funnel, launder, siphon off, exploit, commandeer, falsify, embezzle, appropriate, misappropriate, violate, manipulate (numbers), cook the books, skim off the top, rip off, help oneself to, pocket, screw (over), line one's pockets, diddle, bribe, commit (fraud), gull, shaft, bilk, rook, receive kickbacks

frame, stun, muddy, cloud, deceive, trick, dupe, scam, double-cross, hoodwink, con, shaft, delude, seduce, beguile, baffle, polarize, divide, backstab, fool, mess with, vex, confuse, cozen, confound, stupefy, befuddle, bamboozle, hornswoggle, sucker, gyp, bewilder, stagger, mystify, nonplus, sabotage, disorient, lose (trust), exact (revenge)

lie, fabricate, pretend, belie, embellish, blur, spin, con, falsify, fib, fudge, bluff, twist the truth, hyperbolize, exaggerate, manufacture (an alibi), feign, fake, pad (figures), bend the truth, claim, make up, invent, concoct (a story), libel, slander, peddle (lies/half-truths), defame, misrepresent, tell a white lie, withhold (information), pull the wool over one's eyes

divert, manipulate, play with, maneuver, fabricate, devise, suppress, hide, secrete, evade, conceal, camouflage, simulate, pretend, belie, impersonate, veil, mask, cover up, shroud, disguise, pose, blind, shade, distract, front, spin, trick, double-deal, fudge, bluff, twist the truth, feign, fake, concoct (a story), misrepresent, gloss over, mislead, sham, hustle, jive, bull, warp, pique, obfuscate, twist (information), finesse, muddle, delude, obscure (information), cover over/up, outwit, convince, persuade, whitewash, outfox, masquerade as, flatter, seduce, beguile, distort (facts), insinuate, disseminate (misinformation), propagandize, oversimplify, vilify, equivocate, prevaricate, palter, counterfeit, dissimulate, hoax, machinate, neglect to (inform), exclude (information), omit (information), keep quiet, withhold, fail to (disclose), zip one's lips, keep something to oneself, refuse to disclose, keep secret, dissemble, refrain from, swear to secrecy, gatecrash