concentrate, hide, deal, sell, cook, solicit (customers), traffic, cut with, crisp (morphine), feed (a habit), package (drugs in ziplock bags), addict (customers), smuggle

bust, crash, totter, indulge, drool, black out, fixate, expose, stagger, risk, jeopardize, spin out of control, plummet, waste, bottom out, relapse, stake, obsess, shame, debase, hit (bottom), space out, disgrace (one's family), squander (money on drugs), self-destruct, spiral downward/out of control, land (in the hospital), lose one's grip (on reality), preoccupy, feed (one's addiction), endanger oneself, overdose, bum, self-medicate, hook, base out, sleep it off, denounce

blast, inject, cut, smoke, distill, snort, blaze, indulge, light up, reel, disengage, consume, check out, procure, hit (the bottle), shoot up, score (drugs), binge, slake, get stoned/high, use (drugs), trip, do a line, sniff, inhale (cocaine), do a deal, get a hold of, loiter, take a hit (of cocaine), slam (drinks), abuse (alcohol/drugs), blow coke, blow a stick, pack (a bowl), tie off

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)

stun, surprise, arouse, transfix, spellbind, fascinate, astonish, excite, mesmerize, invigorate, pump up, thrill, alert, electrify, work up, exhilarate, enliven

jolt, shake, rattle, agitate, paralyze, startle, sicken, panic, threaten, transfix, shock, unnerve, alarm, intimidate, scare, terrify, horrify, daunt, disgust, frighten, distress, petrify, revolt, nauseate, make one's skin crawl, spook, appall, strike fear into, make one's hair stand on end, send chills down one's spine, scare the bejesus out of, scare the pants off of, make one's blood run cold, frighten someone out of their wits, scare the shit out of, scare shitless

recoil, choke, scatter, crouch, shake, snap, twitch, freeze, falter, quiver, knock down/over, jump, scream, quaver, charge, hide, bolt, start, stampede, panic, shy away, cower, tremble, shrink, transfix, blanch, pale, weaken, drain, wobble, take cover, flee, shout, gag, teeter, barrel, stop (in one's tracks), gasp, yell (for help), cry out, run (off/away), pitch (forward from one's hips), dive (for cover), hightail it, cringe, flinch, come undone, hyperventilate, vibrate, shiver, shudder, wince, go numb, back away/off/up, turn back/away, shit one's pants, wet oneself, twinge, quake, grimace, go to pieces, shake in one's boots, break into a sweat, dry up/out

grasp, clutch, squeeze, beat, pound, worry, crouch, bother, sweat, perspire, rise, mount, hide, dart, pant, secrete, stalk, menace, threaten, watch, wait, cower, grow, darken, cast a shadow, flare, intensify, pulse, lie (low/in wait), endanger, risk, imperil, hazard, jeopardize, suspend, trouble, alarm, intimidate, burgeon, heighten, degenerate, worsen, fear, dread, alert, lay low, guard, fret, throb, aggravate, exacerbate, warn, caution, loom, haunt, portend, tick, creep, bear down on, live in fear of, watch out/for, beware

blast, bundle, fan, sweat, perspire, strip, heat, flush, bead up, regulate, habituate, acclimatize, shiver, cool down/off, acclimate, air condition, breathe on/into, crank up (the heat), set (thermostat)

dip, freeze, rise, smell, heat, bite, prick, warm up, heat up, damp, prickle, surge, shudder, tingle, toast, chill, roast, bake, warm, reek, peak, steam (one's glasses), sizzle, swelter, give off (odor in the heat), run (hot/cold)

stock, measure, weigh, log, remove, walk, explore, curtail, increase, mete out, decline, substitute, space out, diet, count (calories), monitor (size of portions), reduce (food intake), track (calories), refrain from (eating processed foods), deprive oneself, keep on hand, resist (urge), join (weight loss club)

cram, demolish, gobble, gulp, deny, purge, devour, binge, vomit, overindulge, wolf down, gorge, overeat, glut, pig out, go on a binge, hide (food), stuff one's face with, gulf down, scarf (down/up), stash (food), distort (one's body image), squirrel away (food), refuse (to eat)

shrink, thin, reduce, shed (pounds), slim down, burn off (fat/calories), maintain ( a healthy weight), lose weight, tuck in, drop (dress size/pounds), slenderize, boost self-confidence, raise (self-esteem), lower (one's cholesterol), fit (into clothes), become healthy

flush, rally, jump, glow, blush, radiate, emit, flourish, thrive, exude, tan, age (well), heal, give off (glow), rise (color in cheeks), pulsate, convey (strength), digest, regain (strength), emanate (good health)

flex, boost, strengthen, condition, exercise, stretch, lengthen, ward off, invigorate, meditate, cleanse, buff up, fortify, bolster, toughen, energize, build up (resistance), moderate (one's intake of alcohol), slim down, web-diagnose, rest, rub (acupressure points), practice (meditation/yoga), rest one's eyes, nip something in the bud, give up (smoking/drugs), stop (self-destructive behavior)

sit up, take in, glaze over, endure, tolerate, put up with, improve, wheel, recover, complain, worsen, code, cringe, flinch, wince, wake up, recuperate, pull through, convalesce, roll (on a gurney), lie back, press (nurse's button), submit to (tests), succumb to, fade in and out (of consciousness), go under (anesthesia), bare (parts of one's body for examination), spike (a fever), lose consciousness, burn up, fight (a tube), stroke out, push (in a wheelchair), hobble (on crutches), lose blood, take one's pulse

zap, probe, wipe, poke, sterilize, operate, stitch, test, stick, screen, prick, examine, admit, rule out, administer, chart, numb, heal, swab, treat, suture, drug, x-ray (also x-ray), round, take one's pulse, scrub in, anaesthetize

repair, grow, mend, restore, improve, progress, heal, regrow (nerves), knit together (tissue), recuperate, regain (function/feeling), endure (limitation/discomfort), regain function

elevate, wrap, stitch, strengthen, nurse, exercise, stretch, bandage, prop up, ice, rest, ease, stay off, keep clean, swab, clean (a wound of debris), dab, disinfect, dry off, baby, cover (a wound with gauze), rehabilitate, stabilize (a bone), take it easy, make (an appointment)

sever, mangle, slash, graze, crack, crush, wrench, chafe, snap, sear, shatter, turn color, strain, rend, pierce, scar, blind, burn, pop out, impair, cripple, disable, damage, mend, harm, disfigure, hurt, rupture, fracture, blister, bruise, injure, infect, tear (a muscle), sprain, pinch (a nerve), slit open, slice open, twist (an ankle), skin (a knee), split open, wound, knit together, flare up, inflict (pain), break (a bone), herniate, dislocate, concuss

cramp, sling, sweat, totter, bleed, tremble, ooze, burn, reel, withstand, favor, sting, hurt, rupture, cringe, flinch, wince, twinge, throb, smart, ache, contort, blister, slough off (skin), run a fever, sweat it out

chew, churn, secrete, taste, salivate, digest, latch on, absorb (nutrients), break down (nutrients), distribute (nutrients throughout the body), rumble (during digestion)

fart, pass gas, pass, eliminate, shit, pee, piss, poop, urinate, defecate, have a bowel movement, go number two, take a crap, take a dump, crap, flush (a toilet), go to the bathroom

seize, recoil, cramp, contract, scratch, tense, shake, twitch, sweat, perspire, stiffen, quiver, stink, smell, birth, snort, startle, pant, secrete, drool, tremble, dilate, exfoliate, ooze, absorb, blink, bead up, breathe, expire, yawn, extend, inspire, prickle, inhale, gasp, flinch, shiver, shudder, wince, quake, convulse, palpitate, cough, itch, ache, snore, exhale, exude, pulsate, sneeze, jerk (away from), wheeze, gnash (teeth), break out, flare one's nostrils, beat (heart), pass out, faint, hiccup, engorge, scab, release (hormones), tremor, spasm, flutter (heart)

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

carry, bleed, thin, increase, replenish, thicken, transport (oxygen), coagulate, menstruate, congeal, clot, course through

smoke, medicate, consume, share, ingest, self-medicate, imbibe, web-diagnose, pop (pills), take (a friend's medication), combine (over-the-counter meds with prescription drugs), drink (caffeine/tea/alcohol), stash (pain medications), self-diagnose

kick in, medicate, sicken, curb, stimulate, temper, inhibit, regulate, expire, enhance, ameliorate, decrease, blunt, diminish, allay, interact, activate, nauseate, constipate, induce, ease, potentiate, dull (senses), deaden (pain), suppress (symptoms), palliate, alleviate, relieve, loosen (bowel movements), thin (blood), constrict (blood vessels), boost (serotonin), stimulate (production of white blood cells), mask (symptoms)

inject, rub, distill, count, organize, medicate, swallow, gulp, daub, water down, regulate, consume, dispense, sort, ingest, inhale, space out, self-medicate, prescribe, pop (pills), mash up, supplement (chemotherapy with vitamins), prick (finger to check insulin level), line up (bottles), choke down (a pill), time (intervals between medication doses)

break down, roam, delude, confuse, deteriorate, relapse, scare, fear, hallucinate, suffer (a psychotic episode), take (medication), lose touch (with reality), 5150, wander, endanger (self or others)

test, balance, medicate, observe, detect, release, diagnose, psychoanalyze, treat, prescribe (medication), follow (a patient), recommend (psychotherapy), institutionalize, admit (to a facility)

deteriorate, lapse, relapse, decline, set someone back, revert, degenerate, worsen, regress, slide back, fall (into decline), take a turn for the worse, suffer a relapse, get ill again, slip back, backslide, get worse, act up, test (positive)

cramp, chafe, scratch, curl up, twitch, sweat, perspire, flush, bleed, pant, black out, burn, narrow, drain, put up with, sting, flag, huff, prickle, linger, gasp, twinge, vomit, barf, cough, itch, ache, curdle, dry out, get the runs, pulsate, sneeze, wheeze, faint, turn over (stomach), come down with, catch (a cold), run (nose), break out in, buckle (at the knees), swoon

seize, hack, choke, contract, shake, quiver, stink, smell, bleed, flail, tremble, shrink, dilate, riddle, leak, flare, pale, discolor, impair, inflame, hurt, putrefy, convulse, vomit, swell, fester, dehydrate, give off (an odor), bloat, malinger, wheeze, pass out, faint, break out in, erupt in (hives), slough off (skin), sink into (a coma), grow (a tumor), metastasize, distend, pus, rattle (lungs), struggle for air, hemorrhage

spread, destroy, compromise, trigger, transmit, cover, riddle, weaken, jeopardize, impair, obstruct, devastate, destabilize, eat away at, debilitate, infest, reduce to, putrefy, aggravate, exacerbate, tax (an organ), wither (a limb), attack (the immune system), infect, afflict

jab, slap, lash, hit, cramp, choke, wrench, chafe, kick, bite, sear, burn, pulse, sting, hurt, prickle, throb, itch, tingle, smart, knot, ache, blister

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

grab, clench, clutch, thrash, screech, twist, heave, grind (one's teeth), kick, cry, howl, scream, beg, bear, squeal, flail, lurch, whimper, strain, whine, sink into, tremble, collapse, curse, gag, swear, dread, cry out, cringe, flinch, wince, twinge, sob, moan, bawl, sniffle, snivel, weep, blubber, furrow (one's brow), suck in (one's breath), contort, pass out, faint, buckle (at the knees), pitch forward (from one's hips), pinch (one's facial muscles), reel (from a blow), squeeze (someone's hand), double over, screw up (one's face)

pull, grip, gnaw, overpower, strain, absorb, distract, drain, burden, tax, sap, deplete, demand, consume, exhaust, eat away at, torture, shoot up, preoccupy, take hold of, torment, contort (one's face), plague

handle, shift, cooperate, gauge, gird, reformulate, shape, contain, bargain, compromise, adopt, adapt, modify, coordinate, engage, experiment, communicate, divulge, inhibit, vacillate, forfeit, redefine, accept, manage, excuse oneself, conform, sublimate, self-censor, accommodate, abide, put up with, reconcile, discipline, rein in, jockey, cultivate, sacrifice, apologize, capitulate, assuage, oblige, appease, modulate, conciliate, placate, ameliorate, come to appreciate, mollify, take on, muster, gear up, posture, reinvent, treat as (a learning experience), allow for (differences), circumvent, invest in (a person), embrace (differences), excuse (quirks)

shift, overcome, improve, support, contribute, turn around, come around, settle in, ameliorate, empathize, tip the balance, come through, sympathize, stop (a defensive behavior), own one's part (in problems), commit to (working things out), cultivate (relationship skills)

handle, cooperate, tackle, contain, compromise, bear, adopt, modify, coordinate, explore, experiment, communicate, accept, persevere, self-censor, accommodate, join forces, chip in, cultivate, soften one's tone, relent, apologize, assuage, amend, shore up, praise, recognize, acknowledge, empathize, trust, compliment, talk over, discipline oneself, muster, discuss, circumvent, build trust, lean, conduct oneself, embark on, modulate (one's tone), satisfy (a request), sympathize, keep (agreements)

bother, ruffle, rattle, distract, vex, trouble, fluster, unnerve, faze, upset, discombobulate (humorous), shake up, distress, unsettle, concern, disconcert, disquiet, discomfit, irritate, make nervous/uneasy, perturb, disturb (one's train of thought)

grate, bother, repeat, ride, badger, pester, trigger, chivvy, chivy, chevvy, distract, pique, vex, finish someone off, frustrate, persist, noodge, harp, carp, rankle, tick off, gall, aggravate, exasperate, nitpick, bug, insist, irritate, annoy, plague, needle, hassle, rile up, bedevil, rile, perturb, nettle, get on someone's nerves, frost, get to, drive mad/crazy, piss off, po, drive up the wall, drive to distraction, get someone's goat, push someone's buttons, peeve, try someone's patience, drive bananas, irk, rub the wrong way, tee off, get in someone's hair, miff, get under one's skin, ruffle someone's feathers, drive mad

handle, direct, command, orchestrate, impose, oppose, manage, advise, oversee, regulate, recommend, stipulate, admonish, foist, require, disapprove, warn, caution, instruct, turn someone away from, inflict, turn up one's nose at, disagree, object to, take issue with, remove (options/privileges), take away (someone's keys), counsel, give advice, control (someone's finances), run the show, call the shots, lead (someone in a direction), run (someone's affairs), gaslight

order, suppress, dictate, overpower, mansplain, subdue, direct, command, control, prohibit, stifle, forbid, monopolize, demand, prevail, intimidate, compel, deflate, harass, dwarf, bully, penalize, assert, punish, subject to, shout at, limit (access), domineer, gaslight

hammer, screw, order, suppress, dictate, dominate, overpower, bark, subdue, command, exploit, undermine, shout, demand, subjugate, prevail, intimidate, scare, compel, shame, bully, persecute, rule, penalize, tyrannize, goad, punish, subject to, domineer, break (someone's will), loom over, gaslight

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

show, emblazon, decorate, coordinate, orchestrate, facilitate, entertain, host, greet (guests), welcome (guests), co-host, send out (invitations), array (refreshments), reserve (tables in a restaurant), organize (an event), set out (food), offer (drinks to guests), call (guests together for a toast), funnel (guests into a room), pay (caterer/musicians)

pick up, break up, entertain, wind down, honor, amuse, run late, spill into, get going, bring together (people), introduce (a speaker), award (honors), grant (award), inebriate, move to (another room), wrap up, get started

show up, stand someone up, invite, send (invitations), rsvp, accept (an invitation), pop by/over, drop by, escort, park, get out of (a car), walk up to (a house)

swarm, gather, congregate, throng, blend, attract, circle, celebrate, associate, decompress, flirt, socialize, network, relax, get drunk, meet, blab, bandy, converse, come by/over, mix (with guests), hit it off, attend

flash, stir, blaze, startle, surprise, glow, spark, shine, enthrall, impress, stupefy, astonish, astound, flabbergast, daze, amaze, excite, enthuse, dignify, relish, exalt, enchant, send out, exhilarate, glory in, revel in, intrigue, marvel, regale, interest, transport, catch (one's eye/attention)

shed, smolder, kindle, glisten, radiate, twinkle, glitter, sparkle, emit, dazzle, glimmer, illumine, emanate, illuminate, burnish, light, thrill, exude, set (one apart)

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

team up, cooperate, steady, strengthen, bear, shepherd, tend, care for, reward, listen, center, calm, warm up, value, back, animate, divulge, collaborate, restore, improve, vitalize, cultivate, appreciate, assuage, augment, enrich, deepen, praise, care, trust, share, reciprocate, uncover, confide, buoy, root for, allay (fears), express (concern), keep (a secret/a promise), stick up for, lend an ear

hug, boost, handle, embrace, hold, tackle, feed, strengthen, bear, shepherd, nourish, nurture, soothe, suggest, prop up, field, mentor, stoke, encourage, support, cater to, steward, assure, enable, offer, propose, bolster, buttress, shore up, tend to, empathize, hearten, take on, muster, advocate for, pay for, reassure, minister to, take care of, draw out, stick up for, stick by, lift up, share (a burden), assume the role of, console, voice one's appreciation, boost someone's morale, raise (someone's spirits), lift (someone's spirits)

prize, applaud, award, celebrate, back, verify, substantiate, assure, appreciate, cover for, praise, honor, recognize, stand up for, corroborate, validate, salute, insist, uphold, cheer someone on, display (public support), vouch for, exculpate

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)

skip, submit, surrender, adjust, abandon, abdicate, yield, forfeit, do without, accommodate, swallow one's pride, resign oneself, resent, sacrifice, relent, capitulate, help, regret, cave in, give up/in, bite one's tongue, forgo, dispense with, take on, waive, cede, pass up, miss out on, acclimate, see something through, vow, commit to, bail someone out, relinquish

contain, subdue, check, stifle, hold back, restrain oneself, rein in, dampen, allow, hold in, quiet down, refrain from (outbursts), stay away from, stop oneself from (interrupting), dial down, keep the lid on, keep under control, dial back

disorient, subvert, burden, disturb, derail, discombobulate, shock, unnerve, destabilize, corrupt, chip away at, beat into submission, jangle, derange, saddle (with disturbing imagery), threaten (one's sanity/life), weaken (a will to live), undermine (one's trust in the world), unbalance

assault, stab, sicken, curse, slur, swear, insult, humiliate, disgust, nauseate, turn off, outrage, wound, antagonize, rub the wrong way, offend, gross out, tread on someone's toes, affront, hurt someone's feelings, add insult to injury, spit daggers, rub salt in a wound, blaspheme, cuss, ruffle someone's feathers

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

jar, gnaw, jolt, bother, rattle, agitate, startle, blot out, pique, muddle, baffle, vex, trouble, trip up, disturb, boggle, astonish, dumbfound, unnerve, upset, rankle, jostle, inflame, horrify, alienate, appall, gall, aggravate, exasperate, disconcert, discomfit, mortify, irritate, drive to distraction, get someone's goat, peeve, try someone's patience, rub the wrong way, miff, jangle, make someone's blood boil, evoke (a strong reaction), get someone's dander up, ruffle someone's feathers, make someone's hackles rise, discomfort

turn away/aside, skedaddle, draw back, yield, step back, excuse oneself, sidestep, withdraw, jump back, walk away, hold in/back, avert (a fight), avoid (someone's rage), back away/off/down, open and shut (one's mouth), lay down (one's arms), rein in (one's urge to fight), keep away, extricate (oneself), run away/off, pretend to agree, disavow

negotiate, bargain, object, subdue, forestall, reason, win over, soften one's tone, assuage, de-escalate, stand up for, counter, charm, lower one's voice, sympathize, agree, appeal to, defuse, talk (one's way out of), threaten (to press charges), quiet one's voice, talk someone down, mirror (someone's desires/concerns), modulate (the voice), avert (an argument), join someone in their reality, disavow

flip the bird, flip off, give the middle finger, chin flick, raise (fist), slap (the bicep), give (the finger), make (fist), purse (fingers), encircle (middle finger), give (a thumb down)

jab, hammer, snap, protest, agitate, unleash, rend, attack, glare, explode, erupt, refuse to, harass, blow up, spit, revile, uncork, stir up, seethe, penalize, rupture, lash out, act out/up, exacerbate, storm, scowl, sneer, glower, accuse, flare up, antagonize, punish, foment, snort at, slam (the door), rampage (through the office), fly (into a rage), go wild/berserk, vituperate, rail against

jab, heckle, stir, agitate, badger, pester, menace, trigger, ignite, pressure, escalate, confront, foist, harass, rankle, spit, provoke, inflame, pick on, tick off, rouse, roil, aggravate, irritate, torment, plague, goad, needle, hassle, antagonize, instigate, rile, anger, incite, enrage, infuriate, pit (someone against someone else), drive (to distraction), harry, pick (a fight)

blast, pelt, hammer, unload, snap, fume, order, vent, sear, tear down, howl, mock, scream, fight, bellow, snarl, growl, bait, roar, exaggerate, insinuate, vilify, curse, shout, yell, demand, argue, rehash, berate, bicker, rankle, disparage, ridicule, swear, drown out, spit, insult, counter, incense, overstate, demonize, put down, blame, grill, deride, rave, bawl, lambaste, scorn, bruise, accuse, goad, chide, rebuke, ream out, dredge up, hash out, affront, cuss, foment, rail, zing, raise one's voice, edge in, snipe, damn, rant, stab (with snark), sling (insults), raise (one's voice), savage

gnaw, smolder, complicate, distort, weaken, cloud, spoil, compound, rankle, exhaust, corrode, eat away at, molder, erode, nauseate, embolden, fester, brew, tire out, tie someone in knots, get one's blood up, muddy (one's judgment), suppurate

tackle, leap, dominate, submit, fend off, corner, attack, cover, distract, deceive, trick, bluff, fake, parry, dodge, intimidate, defend, debilitate, wear out/down, ball up (one's fist), hold off, bear down on, center (oneself), back away/off/down, dash (at one's opponent), make for, clench (one's fist), roll up (one's sleeves), brandish, body-block, chase down, spring at, feint, unbalance (one's opponent)

pound, squash, crunch, flatten, press, crush, grind, pulverize, dig, jump, stomp, stamp, clomp, stampede, trample, tread, boot, trip, tramp, punt, tromp, dig in (with his heel)

jam, bind, wedge, lock, restrain, trap, ensnare, cinch, engulf, tie up/down, throttle, gag, pin down, shut up/in, hold down, silence, lash together, strap, hold in/back, handcuff, cuff, snap (handcuffs), tether (with a leash), entomb

squeeze, strangle, smother, choke, suffocate, envelop, asphyxiate, cover, subdue, muffle, engulf, throttle, hold down, strangulate, garrote, wring (one's neck)

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)

blast, load, shoot, fire, bombard, discharge, cock, aim, backfire, shell, kick back, snipe, misfire, brandish, take aim, open fire, pump full of lead, off, gun down

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

hack, beat, club, lash, hit, slam, strike, clobber, batter, swing, bat, stick, wield, cudgel, truncheon, bludgeon, clout

tense up, stiffen, bristle, glare, spurn, revile, prickle, despise, loathe, hate, dislike, scorn, turn against, get one's blood up, tighten (lips/stomach), abhor, detest, rage

rise, churn, poison, boil, spike, heat up, sour, pump up, embitter, fester, simmer, flare up, tighten (lips/stomach), blacken (one's mood)

mangle, maim, mutilate, maul, crack open, carve, rend, run over, slit open, force open, slit (throat), dismember, behead, decapitate

drop, pour, stain, bleed, spatter, splatter, spot, ink, dry, splash, ooze, drip, trickle, dribble, spurt, gush, flow, stream, spill, blind, cascade, pulse, pool, harden, bruise, coagulate, geyser, hemorrhage, clot, lose (consciousness/blood)

tear, cleave, mangle, slash, maim, mutilate, rip, maul, crack, twist, snap, shred, crack open, pry, slit, split, cut, shatter, break, claw, rend, jag, burst, blind, open, bloody, cripple, hurt, rupture, splinter, hook, contort, injure, slit open, wound, punish, inflict, collar, gash, force open, bust informal), pitch (to the ground), low bridge (basketball specific), necktie, duel (chiefly historical)

struggle, manipulate, maneuver, steer, play, fight, challenge, edge, scramble, size up, finagle, outwit, undermine, outdo, rival, compete, vie for, jockey, jostle, parley, ease, contend, stake one's claim

slash, blindside, buck, stiffen, tackle, test, overpower, fight, foil, size up, block, polarize, target, subvert, thwart, prohibit, obstruct, reject, combat, outdo, compete, demand, vie for, confront, battle, dispute, refuse, contradict, override, contest, defy, stand one's ground, counter, rebuff, repel, counterpose, keep at bay, warn, soldier on, instigate, pit against, spar, drive back, hold out/up, turn on/against/down, choke off, play off/against

beat, strike, poke, prod, kick, test, agitate, tie up, fatten, confine, fight, cage, mistreat, leave, drop off, starve, drown, overcrowd, bet on, underfeed, maltreat, lock out/in, hit (against), conduct (research), overfeed, whip (horse), overwork

force, beat, slap, lash, thrash, hit, belt, smack, strike, swat, whack, wallop, drag, shake, lock, confine, menace, beat down, abuse, mistreat, shame, disparage, starve, insult, hurt, torture, isolate, humiliate, cuff, infantilize, subject to, spank, backhand

pull, force, snatch, drag, chain, restrain, overpower, bait, ensnare, threaten, muffle, lure, gag, smuggle, kidnap, drug, tie down, keep track of, coax, lock (up), abduct, dope, roofie, cover (someone's mouth), lead away, hold gun (to head), entice (someone into a van), chloroform, knock (unconscious), jump tail

grab, force, mangle, beat, mash, club, bash, slap, lash, hit, smack, smite, whack, thwack, clobber, pummel, wallop, hammer, assault, strangle, muscle, chain, kick, strip, restrain, dominate, overpower, tear into, bear down, subdue, violate, pin down, abuse, subjugate, foist, scare, flay, strong-arm, flagellate, persecute, torture, penalize, pounce on, misuse, lock up, perpetrate, tyrannize, afflict, torment, punish, subject to, loom over, victimize, scathe

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)

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)

hammer, unload, scold, pan, correct, critique, criticize, judge, chastise, berate, grumble, decry, discredit, belittle, deride, inveigh against, rebuke, ream out, air (a grievance), find fault, attack (with vitriolic language), take to task, rail against, savage

knock, trash, tear down, challenge, attack, slander, defame, vilify, marginalize, deflate, decry, disparage, slur, debase, insult, revile, smear, repudiate, trivialize, demean, discredit, demonize, put down, malign, belittle, denigrate, badmouth, dis, deride, inveigh against, rip apart, mar, deprecate, scoff at, disdain, snipe

jab, bash, knock, sling, chafe, trash, stab, mock, imitate, wag, impersonate, tease, spout, caricature, exaggerate, decry, disparage, ridicule, insult, demean, dismiss, belittle, pooh-pooh, deride, ape, lambaste, scorn, snicker, snigger, make fun of, rebuke, scoff at, snort at, parody, snark, swipe at, roll (eyes), lampoon, spoof, satirize, deal (a blow)

bash, slam, hammer, abrade, unload, dump, trash, ventilate, vent, tear down, spout, backstab, chastise, berate, release, complain, grumble, gossip, put down, pick apart, inveigh against, tick off, air, rip apart, rebuke, ream out, take issue with, pour out, express (disdain), voice (complaints)

force, push down, grope, strip, overpower, slip, threaten, pretend, distort, convince, persuade, pressure, hold down, take advantage of, abuse, coerce, foist, tempt, scare, blame, enter, frighten, insist, drug, goad, rape, push into a corner, lock the door, rip (clothes), touch (inappropriately), spike (with drugs), warp (judgment), smooth-talk, get into someone's pants, exploit (someone's innocence), get someone drunk, roofie (slang), force oneself upon, foist oneself upon

lie, fabricate, bait, pretend, deceive, trick, dupe, scam, con, fake, misrepresent, mislead, delude, convince, persuade, fool, lure, sway, spoil, recruit, corrupt, rope in, foist, reel in, entice, influence, pervert, traffic, transport, victimize, promise, coax, pimp (slang), tempt (young girls with offers of education or jobs), falsify (documents), deprave, debauch, lead astray, take (across a border), confiscate (one's passport)

beat, slap, lash, hit, bind, grind, thrust, heave, grope, scratch, chain, strip, bite, grunt, dominate, overpower, arouse, tie, climax, violate, gag, penetrate, demand, plunge, spit, hurt, flagellate, surge, unzip, handcuff, impregnate, role-play, punish, copulate, defile, come, ejaculate, ravish, fornicate, blindfold, rape, molest, foist oneself upon, force oneself on, subject (someone to humiliation), screw (slang), fuck (obscene), bag (obscene), rail (obscene), nail (obscene), bang (obscene), ball (obscene), roll (slang), hump (obscene), knock up (slang), diddle (obscene)

lie, overpower, threaten, pretend, cover up, exploit, gag, silence, take advantage of, abuse, demand, scare, shame, terrify, humiliate, enter, frighten, insist, inflict, promise, rape, molest, foist (oneself upon), force (oneself upon), rub against

chop, hack, disembowel, amputate, beat, club, strangle, smother, choke, suffocate, drag, slice, stab, strip, asphyxiate, burn, hold down, cut (off), starve, disfigure, whip, flay, lynch, flagellate, humiliate, scald, waterboard, dismember, main, hang (on a hook/rack), stretch (on a rack), impale, scalp, deprive (of water or sleep), break (bones), remove (fingernails), tar and feather, ride the rail, pluck out, denail

maim, assault, batter, shoot, stab, kill, attack, poison, rob, mug, bomb, kidnap, perpetrate, pimp, murder, rape, commit (murder), abduct, molest, knife, set fire to (a structure), commit (arson), abuse (animal/child/spouse)

hack, maim, butcher, beat, club, bash, strangle, smother, choke, suffocate, hang, stab, destroy, slaughter, asphyxiate, commandeer, loot, pillage, ransack, finish someone off, execute, liquidate, annihilate, eliminate, exterminate, mow down, whip, flay, lynch, flagellate, torture, cut down, dispatch, drown, assassinate, string up, dismember, murder, slay, martyr, massacre, bump off, feed to the fishes, commit genocide

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)