stand, concede, bear, mature, adapt, absorb, adjust, accept, do without, conform, level out, merge, evolve, make do, come around, relent, get used to, calm down, move through, coast, blend in, ease into, assuage, grow up, habituate, acclimatize, settle in, accustom oneself to

laugh, adapt, breathe, reframe, resign oneself to, accept, work with, practice, manage, maintain, adjust (one's attitude/expectation), hold to, meditate, pray, rise above, challenge (oneself/others), refuse to (whine/lose hope), muster, summon up, humor (oneself/others)

reach out, repair, negotiate, compromise, modify, tone down, temper, improvise, yield, comply, tread lightly, accommodate, buck up, win over, compensate, revise, back off/away, cut (off), immerse, curb (excesses), soften (the tone), roll with, bring to, draw upon, befriend, oblige, appease, modulate, acculturate, mitigate, familiarize oneself, conciliate, pacify, placate, amend, man up

roll, turn over, buck, tip, knock over, shake, topple, upend, flip, tip over, upset, knock off balance, capsize, overturn, turn upside down, turn on its head, push over, kick over

smash, wallop, flatten, level, demolish, bulldoze, shatter, destroy, gut, obliterate, cripple, wipe out, decimate, eradicate, annihilate, lay waste, reduce (to rubble), stamp out (opposition)

bust, loose, interfere, agitate, threaten, foil, taint, weaken, contaminate, divide, jeopardize, subvert, cut short, abort, shock, upset, undermine, spoil, cripple, mess up, destabilize, dash, undercut, turn on its head, blast apart, cut off (contact/supplies), break up/apart, discombobulate (humorous), sour, tip (the scales/the balance), shake up, chip away (at one's confidence), harm, flood with, drown out

mangle, wallop, blindside, dislodge, degrade, compromise, paralyze, threaten, blot out, weaken, contaminate, subvert, derail, impair, doom, cripple, disable, damage, shut down, corrupt, upset (the apple cart), reduce (to rubble), stamp out, uncork, fray

break down, degrade, die, thin, oxidize, disintegrate, deteriorate, fail, rust, dissolve, corrode, blunt (a tool), eat away at, molder, erode

contract, slide, slump, break down, dismantle, slip, wane, weaken, sink, plummet, deteriorate, fizzle, tank, bottom out, compound, decline, plunge, flag, turn into/out, erode, degenerate, worsen, lapse into, strip of, take down/apart, devolve into, expunge, go downhill, go to pot, fade away/out

perish, die, dissipate, peter out, subside, vanish, disappear, disintegrate, expire, cease, fall away, wither (away), wash away, swallow up, gobble up, hemorrhage (money/staff), absent, go away, fizzle out, evaporate

defenestrate, get rid of, remove, destroy, sheathe, blot out, black out, obliterate, bury, obviate, preclude, render unnecessary, douse, extinguish, blacken, erase, purge, eradicate, annihilate, eliminate, abolish, expunge (from a record), stamp out, beat back, snuff out, put out (of one's mind), stub out, wipe out/from, white out, strike (out), put out (a fire/a life), cover one's tracks, exterminate

get rid of, bleed, milk, blow, dissipate, drain, void, waste, liquidate, phase out, expend, consume, dip into, vacate, gobble up, deplete (a supply), squander, exhaust, use up (supplies), run out of (water), empty, pour out/down the drain, dump (out), remove (contents), tip out, evacuate, clear (out), leach, go through, finish off, scrape bottom, burn through, fritter away, polish off

tweak, boost, refine, overhaul, convert, renovate, mature, turn into, transfigure, complement, modify, alter, enlarge, widen, amplify, expand, exchange, restore, refurbish, improve, diversify, customize, transform, mitigate, purify, cleanse, augment, extend, broaden, introduce, perfect, revamp, make better, add (value/detail), enhance, modernize, build on/up, enrich, ameliorate, deepen

mature, age, advance, flourish, play out, improve, exceed, surpass, progress, skyrocket, prosper, boom, burgeon, evolve, transform, get used to, grow (into/out of), turn into/out, stand the test of time, hold up well, mushroom

attach, stretch, enlarge, lengthen, widen, increase, customize, augment, append, add to, tack on, tag on, build on, extend, broaden, broaden (the reach), annex, supplement

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

cut, pollute, degrade, lace, water down, distort, taint, weaken, contaminate, doctor, tamper with, mess around with, spike, bastardize, debase, adulterate, monkey around with, interfere with

decontaminate, convert, turn into, blend, modify, alter, bond, filter, mix, develop, transform, revolutionize, reform, recast, transmute, purify, refashion, distil, cleanse, tinker with, adjust (a formula)

crash, shed, sag, slack off, slacken, pop, lower, dive, slip, spiral, crumple, subside, collapse, sink, plummet, deteriorate, crumble, tumble, fall, fail, tank, bottom out, decline, depreciate, plunge, flag, drop (off), submerge, ease off, let fall, yield (to stronger forces), lack (vitality), give way, cave (in), free-fall, careen, nose-dive, decrease, dwindle, cut down, take a cut

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

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

slash, scratch, scrap, toss (out), kill, black out, nix, retract, revoke, rescind, nullify, void, invalidate, undo, countermand, scuttle (a plan), overturn, negate, wipe out/clean, delete, cross out, veto, cancel (out), eliminate, reverse (a decision), abolish, contradict, override, do away with, obliterate (all traces of something)

shift, swing, compromise, switch, flip, adapt, alternate, alter, waver, oscillate, welsh, welch, deviate, vacillate, exchange, rethink, renege, amend, reverse, flip-flop, make a u-turn, flip (one's allegiance), reverse field, retract (an offer), switch around, toss aside, swap (positions), change (one's mind), vary (one's opinion), waffle, take turns, diverge, depart, stray, turn (away from), modify (one's stance), move between, break one's word/promise, make a one eighty

turn over, flip, invert, obviate, revoke, welsh, welch, nullify, invalidate, annul, tip over, upset, reject, turn around, capsize, overturn, turn upside down, turn on its head, flip-flop, veto, contradict, upend (order), revolutionize, repeal, disallow, overrule, make a u-turn, reverse (position/sequence/course), switch (positions), interchange, back out of (agreement), vacate

mash, quash, strangle, smother, suffocate, envelop, suppress, kill, cover, bury, mute, subdue, extinguish, muffle, engulf, hinder, throttle, stifle, inhibit, disable, stymie, hold down, cramp someone's style, damp, dampen, immobilize

suppress, restrain, tame, bridle, curb, modify, subdue, tone down, check, calm, temper, muffle, adjust, control, inhibit, suck out, cool down, repress, regulate, rein in, deflate, mitigate, ratchet down, moderate, cramp one's style, sober, de-escalate, soften the tone, allay, ease up/off

boost, brace, strengthen, protect, bulk up, enlarge, amplify, expand, ramp up, improve, inflate, support, step up, add, defend, reform, augment, enhance, juice up, jazz up, turbocharge, bump up, ratchet up, jack up, blow up, buff up, lift (weights), fortify, bolster, heighten, pump up, buttress, shore up, fatten (purse/cattle), toughen, firm up, build up

jolt, boost, charge, stimulate, amplify, accelerate, escalate, invigorate, turbocharge, bump up, fortify, bolster, pump up, energize, jump-start, speed up, quicken, supercharge, rev (up), floor it, crank up

shift, swing, surprise, alternate, fluctuate, waver, oscillate, deviate, change, reverse, vary, rise and fall, go up and down, see-saw, flip-flop, deviate from, diverge from, yo-yo, differ, go back and forth

slide, shift, swing, tend, alter, subside, fluctuate, turn, vacillate, lose, change, move, reverse, become, vary

cushion, suppress, kill, mute, dull, muffle, stifle, silence, blunt, dampen, deaden, numb, cool (down), stultify, quiet, desensitize, develop a thick skin, inure, accustom (someone to something unpleasant), suck the soul out of, insensitize, enfeeble, deafen

drag, sag, die, age, fade, wane, die down, peter out, ebb, subside, sputter, weaken, melt, lapse, decline, teeter, wither, flag, fizzle out, fade away/out, abate, wind down, tire, lose ground, waste away, wilt, burn out, grow old, lose steam, taper off, gutter

hollow out, squash, quash, thin, water down, beat down, weaken, endanger, jeopardize, encumber, impair, undermine, sap, suck out, incapacitate, exhaust, erode, blunt, drain (of vitality), enervate, starve, grind down, tax (one's reserves), hit someone hard, wind (one from exertion), tire someone out, debilitate, fatigue, wear out/down, devitalize, eat away, chip away at, weary, defang

repair, replace, fix, maintain, hire, contract out, insure, put aside, pay (property tax), rent out, haggle (with insurance company), keep up (curb appeal), apply for (building permit), pay down (mortgage), pay off/back, check for (termites), test (air quality)

close, foreclose, repossess, finance, deduct, own, owe, loan, invest, borrow, possess, broker, reinvest, refinance, lend, cosign, repay, pay off/back, pay down, take out (a loan), scrape together (a down payment), assess (the value), lower (interest rate), accrue (equity), default (on a loan), amortize (the loan over fifteen years), remortgage, assume (mortgage)

drop, rise, stabilize, build, appraise, jump, soar, value, destabilize, fall, assess, improve, level out, hit bottom, tank, bottom out, escalate, appreciate, depreciate, recover, pay (property tax), reappraise, reassess, lose value, gain value, increase in value, decline in value, decrease in value, build out, build equity, maintain (value/property), hold value

trim, tack, repair, sew, stitch, measure, cinch, hem, baste, cut (fabric), patch, mend, snip (threads), darn, cover (a tear), draw together, iron on

separate, hang, fold, wash, lather, dry, bleach, soften, launder, hand-wash, hang up, soak (in stain remover), load (washer/dryer), feed (coins into a dryer), measure (detergent), pin (clothes on a clothesline), rub (stain remover), squirt (stain remover), starch, scrub (on a washboard), blot (a stain), air out, air-dry

drop, cry, descend, breathe, labor, pass through (the birth canal), enter the world, exit (the womb)

concentrate, grope, poke, prod, hold, assist, pace, stimulate, monitor, celebrate, encourage, support, time (contractions), catch (the baby), measure (dilation of the cervix), massage (the uterus), summon (the midwife), deliver (baby/placenta), alleviate (discomfort), take photos (of a newborn), administer (pain medication), minister to (mother/baby)

tear, grip, clench, rip, contract, thrust, push, heave, squat, ripple, sweat, brace, flush, shriek, birth, squeal, bleed, pace, pant, whimper, give birth, bellow, roar, tremble, dilate, soften, ooze, spurt, gush, focus, open, pulse, erupt, progress, release, huff, inhale, rupture, gasp, cry out, quake, throb, exclaim, wail, moan, writhe, exhale, groan, crown, draw (in breath), rock (pelvis), lean on/back, blow (air), labor

glue, cut, color, smudge, draw, scrawl, scribble, finger-paint, doodle, connect the dots, stick (macaroni to paper)

slap, clap, twirl, rotate, leap, dance, sing, whirl, warble, squeal, listen, match, squee, spin, tiptoe, yell, swing (arms), chant (rhymes), make up (tunes), pirouette, form (a circle/ring), stamp (feet), link (hands)

mimic, imitate, simulate, pretend, impersonate, imagine, embellish, costume, pose, improvise, invent, copy, add to, piggyback, narrate, amuse, wonder, dream up, act out, make up (tales), role-play, re-enact, pantomime, dress up, fabricate (a story)

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

scrape, swipe, rub, oil, sweep, brush, spray, wash, bathe, daub, soak, rinse, bleach, buff, polish, scrub, wax, squirt, sluice, burnish, cleanse, dab, dust, vacuum, wipe (off), scour, dust off, mop, swiffer (the floor), beat (a rug), hose, powerwash, squeegee, scritch

stuff, slide, dump, stash, hide, cover, wad up, conceal (a mess), bunch up, shove (under the bed), roll (under the bed), brush (dust under the rug), bury (dirty clothes)

snip, trim, ventilate, sweep, care for, soak, brush off, deodorize, burnish, refresh, wash up, wash (dishes), clean up, vacuum, air out, dispose of (old food), scrape off, blow (leaves), freshen, spray (disinfectant), fumigate, eliminate (smell), take out (trash), leafblow

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

stain, soil, spot, line, dot, mark, cake, darken, blur, blot, smudge, dull, embed, dust, stud (with dirt), mar, accumulate (dust), tinge (with dirt)

spread, infiltrate, swarm, invade, overrun, permeate, decay, overwhelm, inundate, run amok, take over, pervade, infest, fester, rack, rot, infect, afflict, torment, plague, swarm into, take up residence, assail, bedevil, beleaguer, surge into

clamp, drill, hammer, screw, sand, tinker, level, plug, install, tack, lubricate, rig, repair, seal, replace, disassemble, paint, insulate, stain, drywall, plaster, tile, fix, dismantle, reinforce, assemble, caulk, nail, tear down, frame, remodel, demolish, affix, buff, piece together, patch, maintain, restore, refurbish, stake, shore up, hook up (cables), fit (pipes), screw in, bore (a hole), tear out, get (estimates), waterproof, duct tape, jimmy-rig, reupholster, fill (nail holes)

squash, shoot, build, spray, trap, corner, snare, ensnare, poison, capture, outsmart, hoodwink, lure, ambush, import, exterminate, repel, barricade, drown, bait (a trap), fence out, pick off (snails), apply (pesticide), call (animal control), test (for termites)

rake, shovel, rotate, crop, fence off/in, hose down, care for, maintain, fertilize, plant, harvest, enrich, prune, compost, garden, mow (grass), trim (bushes), manicure (a lawn), clip (hedges), weed whack, scythe, water (vegetables/trees), install (sprinklers), landscape, stake up (tomatoes), tie up (roses), roll out (sod), dig (hole), turn (compost), haul (compost), bag (leaves), scoop (pet poop), edge (a lawn)

bounce, pack, squat, land, roam, occupy, take cover, sequester, move out, rent, encroach, base, visit, camp, linger, weather, stay, sleep, trespass, share (a room), bunk, unpack, sublet, cover (oneself), move in, tent, tie down, encamp, stick around, couch surf, pitch (a tent), shelter oneself, dorm, find shelter, lodge, move around

migrate, relocate, leave, get used to, accustom oneself to, move, go away, emigrate, immigrate, make one's home, hire (movers/u-haul), change one's address, pull up stakes, settle (in), resettle, go abroad/overseas, defect, rove, reorient

burrow, unload, spread out, secure, land, roost, nest, house, personalize, cover, occupy, flourish, locate, endure, relocate, steward, acclimatize, acculturate, move, tend to, linger, embed, weather, remain, acclimate, unpack, move in, stick around, resettle, stock (cupboards), familiarize, reside, farm, perch on, subsist, settle down, host (a housewarming party), lay down roots, perpetuate (a family tradition)

feed, house, take in, shoulder, admit, accept, deal with, manage, accommodate, put up, invite, extend (oneself/an invitation), take pity on, look after, take a risk, board, take care of

tear, mangle, rip, mash, jam, cram, stuff, sling, rumple, toss, fling, strew, scatter, litter, spread, dig, drop, stain, dismantle, demolish, break, hoard, tangle, crinkle, wrinkle, crease, crumple, dribble, spill, tip over, discombobulate, snag, mess up, accumulate, clutter, tatter, derange, ruck up, disarrange, disorder

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

jam, push aside, pick up, kick, negotiate, rout around, navigate, manage to, step on, toss aside, look for, find, pick one's way, make one's way, step over, bunch, make room, work around, search through, plot (a course), forge (a path through), wind one's way, clear (a space), dig through (to find something), clear a space

jam, choke, scrunch, sprawl, spread, fill, mount, invade, overrun, snarl, grow, tangle, leak, drip, spill, occupy, block, clog, overwhelm, inundate, obstruct, disrupt, jumble, mess up, take over, devalue, congest, clutter, knot, tatter, gather dust, slop, kink, overflow, overcrowd, gunge up, pile

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

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

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

bounce, whisk, carry, hoist, stroke, wrap, wipe, cradle, envelop, hover, hold, caress, jiggle, rock, feed, weigh, dress, protect, snuggle, coo, hum, nurse, suckle, fence off/in, wean, nourish, nurture, bathe, soothe, pamper, tickle, indulge, cuddle, swaddle, spoil, pacify, quiet, put down, love, adore, treasure, cherish, burp, clothe, tuck in, snug, change (diaper), lull, put to bed, diaper, hush, reassure, sling (a baby), sing (lullabies), lullaby, fuss over, cover (with a blanket), read to, nickname, christen, baptize, brush (hair), slather (shampoo), minister to, teach, gaze at (an infant)

drive, pick up, raise, embrace, model, assist, rear, play, school, pass on, cuddle, prompt, bandage, calm, cope, finance, approve, assure, guide, enable, bestow, weigh (options), drop off, praise, foster, educate, instill, allow, love, validate, mollify, dedicate, advocate for, check on, pay for, tuck in, minister to, patch up, kiss goodnight (a child), set (limits), enroll (in school), commit, follow through/up, host (sleepovers), coach, kindle (interests), comfort, shelter, censor (internet sites), co-parent, cultivate (interests), vacation, dote, read to (a child)

crow, indulge, favor, boast, gloat, focus on, prefer, gravitate toward, brag, pride oneself on, single out, treat, show bias toward, lean toward, look out for, harbor feelings toward (a child), kvell, take pleasure in

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

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

care for, soothe, dote on, support, appreciate, love, like, set limits, take care of, console, hang out (with family), relax (as a family), snuggle into, cuddle (with family), snug into, stretch out (on the couch with family), put an arm around (a family member), take (a child's hand), encourage (a family member), take time with (family), make time for (family), set boundaries, comfort (family), repose in

construct, learn, chase, climb (trees), pretend, splash, read, play (games), bake, cartwheel, sing (lullabies), cook together, co-create (a crafts project), straighten up, make up (a story), jump in (piles of leaves), engage in, bike, decorate (christmas tree), create (art/crafts/music), do chores

wrestle, lounge, joke, share, relax, chill, knock around, hang out, discuss, confide, bandy, reminisce, play (board games/computer games), converse, make (plans), roughhouse, try out, kick around/back, watch (tv/youtube/dvds)

decorate, spruce up, celebrate, research, prepare, search, dress up, vacation, tidy, unpack, head out of town, order (tickets/pizza), pack (the car), make reservations, review (yelp recommendations), reserve (flights), pack (up) (gear/instruments), load (up), explore (options), check (out), hire (a dog-sitter), invite (relatives/guests), call (house-sitter), gear up, grab (a jacket/baseball mitt)

worry, suppress, saddle, fret over, chivvy, chivy, chevvy, schedule, vex, censor, succumb, finance, noodge, entertain, economize, crowd out, indoctrinate, blame, pin blame on, lose sleep, miss out on, co-parent, arrange (babysitting), bear (responsibilities), fault, lose patience/temper, overschedule

drive, charge, schedule, self-censor, cut back, economize, acculturate, carpool, allow, choose, take charge, pay for, minister to, enroll (in school), host (sleepovers), co-parent, ferry, arrange (babysitting), seek (advice), bear (responsibilities), parent, come (to the point), set limits, set boundaries, assign (chores)

tame, value, direct, forbid, relegate, noodge, guide, socialize, educate, take charge, conscientize, parent, correct (selfish behavior/language), restrict (outbursts), set limits, instill (values), create (a family environment), pass on (traditions), break/keep tradition, explain, set curfew

mangle, crack, dump, trash, stain, sear, wreck, overlook, ignore, neglect, spill, burn, contaminate, desert, abandon, spoil, deplete, damage, botch, fail to, waste, forget, blight, dry up/out, scorch

rake, shovel, sweep, walk (the dog), harvest, set the table, clear the table, clean (one's room), straighten (one's room), do dishes, earn (one's allowance), wash dishes, take out (the garbage/compost), dust, vacuum, feed (pets), wash (the dog), care for (younger siblings), help (parents), prepare (lunch), garden, mow (lawn), weed (the garden), load (dishwasher), scoop (litter box), fold (clothes), make (one's bed), put toys away

grip, hug, embrace, lock, restrain, engulf, overwhelm, stifle, pin down, hold down, silence, hold in/back, shut in, leash

drill, boost, applaud, steer, reinforce, dole out, reward, bribe, encourage, support, appreciate, boast, praise, commend, congratulate, inculcate, compliment, thank, express (appreciation)

order, ground, remove, restrain, bridle, curb, threaten, check, block, control, withhold, restrict, prohibit, forbid, limit, regulate, discipline, rein in, enforce, take away, isolate, penalize, police, apprehend, withdraw (privileges), cut back (screen time), reduce (allowance), regulate (time on electronic devices), bring into line, saddle with, split up (bickering siblings), punish, dictate (conditions), demand (compliance), send to (one's room), give a time out, set limits, set boundaries, cut down (screen time)

hammer, scold, scream, subject, bellow, badger, remind, command, shout, yell, persist, harp, chastise, berate, admonish, patronize, carp, shame, hack away at, reproach, warn, caution, nag, reiterate, insist, hassle, chide, put in time out, rebuke, reprimand, reprove, lecture, sermonize, demand (an apology), reprehend, ream out, infantilize

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

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