stock, mount, pile up, exceed, earn, surpass, acquire, own, invest, pad (one's portfolio/pocketbook), write off (deductions), reach, heap, gain (interest), add, deduct (from income tax), accrue, amass (wealth), increase (net worth), compound, consolidate (investments), fill (the coffers), rack up, save, attain, possess, aggrandize, accumulate, trade (on the stock market), inherit, buy, rake it in, accumulate (wealth)
water, grow, produce, yield, fertilize, install (irrigation), irrigate, plant, seed, harvest, turn over (soil), rotate (crops), plant (a cover crop), spray (with pesticides), modify (seed), engineer (high-yielding varieties of grain), cultivate, spread (seed), douse (crop with pesticide), store (corn in a silo), thresh, bale (hay), reap, pick
pollute, contaminate, endanger, deplete (soil of nutrients), unbalance the ecosystem, kill (bees), poison (soil/water table), damage (biodiversity), use up (soil nutrients), exhaust (soil), drain (nutrients), deteriorate (human living conditions), deflate (prices), emit (greenhouse gases), run off (chemical fertilizers), expose (to carcinogens)
negotiate, back out, welsh, welch, bankrupt, default, liquidate, declare (bankruptcy), go out of business, overextend, overbuy, wipe out (savings), make an assignment, renege, fail to pay, harm (one's credit rating), indulge (spending pattern), go belly up, absolve (someone of debt), restructure (one's debts), reorganize (one's financial affairs)
mangle, trudge, skip, slough off, overlook, ignore, sputter, delay, screw up, dodge, lag, shirk, err, knock off (early), skirt, play around, give up (too quickly), pop by/over (to a neighbor's cubicle), avoid, leave, dally, scribble, defend (oneself), postpone, misplace, dawdle, procrastinate, daydream, fuck up
score, beat, pick up, position, fine-tune, analyze, tackle, cycle, measure, turn out, model, appraise, calibrate, route, benefit from, leap, rocket, project, grow, beta-test, explode, expand, hold up, evaluate, figure in, correct, increase, report, estimate, perform, exceed, earn, thrive, scale up, sell, spike, take over, hit (a peak), gain, tip (the balance), turn a profit, prove (profitable), buy out, move out, outgrow, succeed, level out, better, offset, excel, regain, reduce (waste), outdo, outshine, outstrip, surpass, predict, progress, outlast, outperform, revitalize, vitalize, mobilize, skyrocket, recapitalize, inflate, profit, make (a profit)
score, hit, clobber, impact, blindside, fold, drop, falter, analyze, cycle, measure, appraise, calibrate, route, benefit from, totter, ail, slip, recall, project, reduce, peter out, waver, close, weaken, equalize, abandon, burden, pressure, derail, impair, undermine, plummet, tumble, fall, flatline, fail, evaluate, withstand, figure in, report, estimate, move out, level out, offset, predict, outlast, lose, sack, cut back, cut (loss), lay off, break even, hold out, hit bottom, tank, slow, lapse, shut down, shutter, bankrupt, bottom out, signify, foreclose, downgrade, saddle (with debt), default, relapse, absorb (loss), repossess, liquidate, sell (assets)
contract, pitch, launch, operate, replicate, engineer, build, standardize, commercialize, saturate, negotiate, strategize, grow, beta-test, burst, coordinate, expand, risk, venture, hire, implement, develop, scale up, take over, excel, unveil, roll out (a new product), merge, mass produce, create (a corporation), join forces, cinch (the deal), rework, rival, compete, vie for (a market), acquire, corner (the market), monopolize, relocate, monetize, penetrate, leverage, consolidate, diversify, capitalize, incorporate, initiate, parlay, split (stock), effectuate
manipulate, cooperate, employ, pollute, negotiate, dictate, dominate, strategize, capture, haggle, control, exploit, claim, pillage, despoil, impose, accommodate, take over, buy out, rival, compete, corner (the market), monopolize, take advantage of, use up (resources), join (forces), abuse, conquer, pervade, displace, oppress, mistreat, demand, translate, underpay, subjugate, marginalize, wipe out, coerce, stake, hog, import, export, launder (money)
contract, pitch, launch, cooperate, operate, employ, retool, replicate, engineer, build, supply, model, standardize, roll out, saturate, negotiate, protect, strategize, adapt, coordinate, scope out, haggle, demarcate, direct, market, expand, explore, research, control, collaborate, risk, deal, venture, defeat, field, accommodate, regulate, implement, develop, delegate, perform, take over, excel, recapitalize, profit, unveil, mass produce, rival, compete, acquire, corner (the market), relocate, monetize, penetrate, leverage, consolidate, diversify, capitalize, incorporate, initiate, join (forces), demand, translate, stake, import, export, launder (money), wield, vie for, exempt, outsource, conduct, master, govern, forecast, transfer, benchmark, prevail, globalize, establish (territory), utilize, restructure, assimilate, contextualize, retrench, finance, fund, subsidize, grubstake, bankroll, win
pack, launch, operate, fine-tune, power, outfit, manufacture, fabricate, generate, tool, retool, inspect, engineer, feed, stock, package, build, supply, turn out, order, parcel out, model, debut, tailor, register, license, resource, warehouse, research and develop, certify, standardize, calibrate, overhaul, synchronize, commercialize, finish, assemble, upgrade, track, label, adjust, produce, comply, estimate, implement, mass produce, make, ratchet (up/down), furnish, restock, replenish, re-order, specify, escalate, inventory, ship, backorder
generate, charge, stream, value, collect, produce, rake in, pocket, earn, gain, lose, monetize, leverage, bill, bring in, take home, gross, receive, make money, draw down, pull down, haul in, secure (an income/a job), capitalize on, cash in on, subsist on, maintain (clientele/web presence), apply for (jobs), interview for (jobs), hold down (a job), sustain, set (a fee scale), fix (rate/price), maximize (income), cash (one's paycheck), deposit (one's paycheck), bring home, make (a bundle)
file, count, figure, book, collect, adjust, cheat, claim, withhold, tax, assess, calculate, estimate, allocate, absorb (loss), exempt, allot, deduct, write off, gross, add, depreciate, amortize, pay, retain (one's earnings), incur, extend (deadline), record (profit), audit (taxes), levy, check off, refund, expense, consolidate (expenses)
unload, load, bundle, straddle, secure, order, bid, convert, roll over, advance, project, monitor, tip off, deal, yield, exchange, manage, maintain, purchase, sell, recapitalize, inflate, liquidate, acquire, leverage, consolidate, diversify, capitalize, transfer, finance, fund, bankroll, allot, transact, discount, compensate, invest, privatize, option, ask, buy (stocks), own (property/shares), trade, play (the market), day-trade, close a deal, open up, close out (an account), float (bonds), expand (revenue streams), broker, offset (risk), absorb (risk), divest, ladder, annuitize, spread (risk), bail out, put (option to sell), call (option to buy), hedge (investment), short, book the investor booked the investment as a loss., cash out, reinvest, refinance, barter
gauge, measure, appraise, log, track, figure, check, value, budget, evaluate, calculate, estimate, rank, write up, chart, deduct, add, monitor (one's investments), sum up, index, number, tally, record (on ledger sheet), compute, compile, enumerate, account for, balance (checkbook), round up (figures), total, keep (records/books), round out (figures on a balance sheet), round off (figures on a balance sheet)
secure, lower, adopt, execute, default, guarantee, borrow, amortize, indemnify, incur (debt), undertake (to pay back a loan), mortgage, sign (loan documents), cosign, take on (debt), resolve, pay up, pay back/down, make a payment, qualify for (a loan), submit (forms), provide (down payment), pay (loan payments), repay, autopay, fill out (loan papers), enhance (credit rating), notarize
sign, advance, front, value, collect, figure in, service, foreclose, finance, fund, bankroll, issue, loan, underwrite, write off, accrue, lend, turn down (applicant for loan), approve (a loan), charge (interest), evaluate (credit-worthiness of the borrower), enforce, assign, document, lien (property), fix (an interest rate), waive (fees), robosign, levy (fees), compound (interest), amortize, file (claims/lawsuits)
handle, fire, boot out, inspect, supervise, appraise, train, reward, run up the flagpole, monitor, size up, direct, schedule, promote, evaluate, manage, field, hire, staff, oversee, interview, regulate, delegate, facilitate, sack, benchmark, review (performance), discipline, rank, mandate, demote, approve, notify (an employee of a potential promotion), relegate, pension off, coordinate (employee duties), mentor, designate (tasks for a subordinate), cater to a strength, superintend, empower, follow through
operate, fine-tune, order, resource, standardize, synchronize, draw up, upgrade, negotiate, organize, earmark, hammer out, direct, budget, synch, command, control, funnel, finesse, orchestrate, intervene, sift through, verify, figure in, update, structure, formulate, authorize, allocate, stake, run (an office), close (a deal), chart, rate, determine (pay rates), bank, brief, purge, downsize, allot, steward, contract out, consult, expedite, summarize, codify, prioritize, sign off, transact, integrate, calendar
yank, wrangle, sever, chuck, brush aside, manipulate, dismantle, protest, dictate, skip, drone, dole out, fight, bark, evade, bear down, typecast, profile, blot out, flare, flood, haggle, plot, exploit, bribe, claim, whitewash, contrive, co-opt, invalidate, pressure, hold back/down, thwart, inundate, squelch, prohibit, obstruct, inhibit, undermine, erupt, screw up, swamp, bumble, shout, maintain, relegate, micromanage, confront, harp, judge, mete out, lord (it over one's workers), grant, save face, lag, write up, smooth over, dance around (issues), cut off/short, snap back, step on, play off (one worker against another), break (a promise/trust), scuttle (a plan), sanction (low standards), argue, favor, cover up/for, jockey, battle, dicker, issue (orders), rehash, dispute, corrupt, chastise, cater to, berate, admonish, abdicate (responsibility), condescend, intimidate, disempower, write off, rail against
supervise, appraise, overhaul, scan, screen, mark, witness, scrutinize, examine, monitor, observe, check, vet, direct, prohibit, evaluate, manage, maintain, report, authorize, keep an eye on, keep score (with subordinates), rein in, pay a visit, detect (organizational problems), address, stipulate, critique, micromanage, criticize, inquire, require (updates), noodge, stoke, excite, encourage, support, confront, follow through
hammer, impact, pitch, ply, plug, cast, tap into, reinforce, convert, woo, trot out, show, switch, badger, bait, prompt, imply, evoke, capture, arouse, transmit, project, profile, lionize, imbue, highlight, showcase, embellish, tease, flaunt, steep, set apart, captivate, rivet, distort, depict, spin, con, claim, mislead, hustle, persuade, insinuate, scheme, target, gamble, impinge on/upon, censor, create, favor, brief, serve, rope in, wow, lead (the market), foist, reel in, entice, hype, shill, rebate, tempt, win over, scare, pop (out), hail, draw in, enthuse, cajole, compel, sweeten, discount, appeal, harvest (customers), assure, pander, retarget, optimize, sexualize, guarantee, motivate, propagate, glorify, entertain, mesmerize, incentivize, spread the message
yank, pitch, launch, debut, synchronize, roll out, saturate, tweet, reproduce, post, proliferate, transmit, display, distribute, permeate, monitor, book, feature, announce, advertise, associate, promote, market, risk, inundate, implement, sell, leverage, benchmark, optimize, propagate, unveil (a new product), release, flood (the market), list, text, tack up (posters), phase out, issue, peddle, publicize, submit (ad), campaign, retarget (customers with a second ad), reference, qualify (one's leads), circulate, innovate, syndicate, disseminate, re-circulate, affiliate
engineer, brand, strategize, scout, coordinate, scope out, front, research, brainstorm, target, opt out, diversify, forecast, phase out, bend (one's campaign to lure customers), troll, opt in, track (hits), spy (on customers), phase in, massage (content), streamline, interpret (customers' tastes), generate (buzz), invigorate
concentrate, extricate, handle, shut up, cooperate, compromise, bear, submit, censor, inhibit, opt out, stand down, step back, accept, cope, play to a strength, carry on, endure, tolerate, field, comply, tread lightly, conform, defer, self-censor, abide, let go, resign oneself, manage to, cater to, sign off, circulate, hold down (a job), avoid, flirt, drop (a complaint), ingratiate, go along, sign on, come around, schmooze, excuse, rephrase, soften one's tone, defend, partake, relent, behave, ally (oneself), stifle (an impulse), socialize, focus on, apologize, capitulate, step down, step into, step aside, make way for
manipulate, tense, bother, bargain, solicit, strut, ruffle, mock, trot out, bark, badger, pester, show up, imply, ignore, embellish, swagger, show off, plot, deceive, betray, tattle, divulge, eavesdrop, hijack, delay, fluster, undermine, disrespect, forbid, dance around, table, abuse, mistreat, favor, jockey, condescend, intimidate, patronize, require, quibble, avoid, call into question, huff, shame, pull rank, fine, snub, turn on/against, play off, wag a finger, gloat, bend (rules), enlist (others in backbiting), decry, cover for, gossip, bicker, harass, refuse, rankle, squabble, stonewall, backbite, disparage, stigmatize, ridicule, womanize, philander, slur, hit on, flirt, swear, discriminate against, stab in the back
file, gauge, model, calibrate, grade, organize, brand, name, type, profile, label, pigeonhole, define, mark, pick out, classify, authenticate, redefine, designate, downgrade, merge, consolidate, specify, rank, rate, codify, reference, enumerate, assign, cite, stick (a label on something), map, term, rename, archive, title, catalog, characterize, sub-classify, subordinate, categorize, appoint
file, separate, break down, standardize, log, grade, organize, tag, scan, type, define, highlight, sheaf, mark, identify, collect, classify, formalize, record, come up with, comb through, merge, consolidate, specify, rank, judge, list, reference, streamline, centralize, index, number, map, archive, title, categorize, sort, hone, flag, cull, parse, back up, pick out/apart, stratify, itemize, alphabetize, sift
trundle, punch in/out, tack, fine-tune, lock, unlock, register, draw up, dictate, call, post, type, coordinate, schedule, purchase, edit, prioritize, list, bill, assign, categorize, back up, book (appointments), field (problems), stock (supplies), hunt down, slit (envelopes), revise, enter (data), write, rewrite, phone, telephone, order (supplies), bustle about, transcribe, procure, answer (phone/email), ship (a product), sort out (issues)
set aside, earmark, cover, lay out, figure in, allocate, pay out, spend, shell out, pony up, cough up, write (a check), buy, tally, total, pay up, autopay, pay down (debt), budget (for), disburse, fork out/over, balance (accounts), log (expenses), fill in (spreadsheet), calculate (costs), credit (a payment to one's account), bounce (a check), contest (a bill), monitor (charges on credit card), pull up (account/payment record), cut (a check), pay for, stop payment
raise, lay out, compensate, determine (bonuses), pay out, reward (with a bonus), reimburse, recompense, remunerate, spend, expend, dish out, shell out, fork over/out, pony up, ante up, cough up, give (a raise), deny (a raise), negotiate (a salary), withhold (taxes from a paycheck), send money, write (a check), deduct, grant (a raise), raise (a salary), disburse, pay (an employee)
pinch, recycle, bargain, scrounge, scavenge, stretch, haggle, budget, deprive, do without, manage, abstain, salvage, save, limit (one's spending), curb (spending), make do, pool, skimp, cut down/back, jew someone down, put aside, hold on, scale back/down, monitor (expenditures), grow (one's own vegetables), conserve, economize, depend on, borrow (tools), ration, know (the price of necessities), repurpose, stash (money/coupons), put away (money)
tighten, suffer, bear, age, budget, give up, juggle, endure, want, miss, crave, weigh (options), covet, yearn for, long for, wish for, envy, desire, resent, lose (hope), abandon (hope), hunger, hanker, sacrifice, surrender (to one's circumstances), grow bitter, tighten one's belt, tighten the purse strings, pine for, narrow (one's prospects), lower one's sights
weigh, bargain, beg, scavenge, haggle, resort to, welsh, welch, survive, bottom out, default, owe, depreciate, overdraw, bounce (a check), economize, depend on, get by/along, rack up (debt), squeak by, pawn, defer (payment), get by/aong, borrow (money), dip into, wrack up (debt), indebt, dumpster dive, land (on the street), overspend, declare bankruptcy, crowd out, hit rock bottom, leech
file, handle, launch, operate, analyze, employ, supervise, register, license, appraise, certify, standardize, upgrade, negotiate, organize, coordinate, survey, monitor, shadow, book, direct, schedule, promote, research, set up, collaborate, assess, evaluate, manage, field, hire, staff, create, update, enlist, improve, increase, recruit, purchase, report, edit, intern, advise, structure, execute, oversee, interview, regulate, estimate, formulate, implement, develop, recommend, delegate, demonstrate, designate, authorize, administer, systematize, facilitate, pool (resources), perform, exceed, achieve, allocate, solve, run (a campaign)
contract, position, install, stock, commercialize, assemble, establish, float, run, front, advertise, back, promote, set up, invent, risk, forfeit, locate, service, hire, purchase, incorporate, finance, fund, rate, own, rent, lease, acquire (equipment), owe, chip in, step up, found, loan, pay back/off, credit, sponsor, insure, invest, borrow, patent, co-create, localize, privatize, underwrite, write off, write down, mark down, option, centralize, start up, design (a logo/website)
gouge, screw, rig, chisel, fix, slip, lay out, cheat, swindle, rip off, diddle, bribe, gull, shaft, bilk, rook, hornswoggle, funnel (money), pay off, buy off, suborn, take, take advantage of, launder (money), bankroll, incentivize, shell out, pony up, ante up, cough up, front (money), ransom, fleece, defraud, take to the cleaners, take for a ride, grease someone's palm, make a deal, blackmail, fork over, put up, settle up, sting, stiff, pull a fast one on, put one over on
select, compare, pick out, scroll, browse, price, consider, shop, stroll (a commercial district), search for (an item), peruse (merchandise online), try on (clothes), put back, put on layaway, trawl, hold (an item), snap up (a sale item), sample, window shop, check out, clip (coupons), choose (a purchase), reject (a sale item), change one's mind, have a change of heart, have second thoughts about, decide, put on hold, put away (an item for consideration), backorder
appraise, draw up, review, schedule, assess, estimate, buy out, succeed, allot, evaluate (personnel), value (a business), buy in, purchase (shares of a company), time (one's retirement), pull out (of a business), stay on (as a consultant), gauge (leadership qualities in one's employees), fund (the buyout), advance (future profits), design (the corporate structure), delegate (new job responsibilities)
withdraw, recapitalize, liquidate, capitalize, replenish, invest, divest, fix (an interest rate), waive (fees), levy (fees), safe-keep, close (an escrow), open (an escrow), swap (derivatives), hoard (cash), charge (fees), put a hold on (funds), unload (derivatives), deduct (fees from an account), impound, divert (funds), tally (deposits), balance (books), consolidate (balance sheets), accumulate (capital), wire (money), collect (funds), exchange currency, quote, notarize (documents)
struggle, bust, contract, flounder, rise, strengthen, mature, stumble, shrink, emerge, grow, weaken, expand, take off, stagger, reel, fail, improve, develop, thrive, progress, skyrocket, tank, lag, decline, nosedive, recover, boom, teeter, heat up, burgeon, wither, evolve, turn around, transform, succumb (to)
sweat, follow (orders), fill (a quota), pride oneself (in a working well), keep up, take (instructions/a break), withstand (rigorous conditions), muscle, solve (work problems), break for, team up, step up (production), shut up, slog through, carry out/on, figure out, repeat, suffer, endure (working conditions), cooperate, zone out, go through the motions, hang together, stagnate, toil, trudge, heckle, slack off, slacken
sterilize, pull on (gloves/a helmet), wear (leather chaps/leather pants), stuff (ears), roll (ear plugs), put on (safety goggles), decontaminate, ventilate, abide (by osha rules), contain (a pathogen), comply (with safety laws), spray (cleaner), wipe up (blood/chemicals), bag, rope off, secure (an area)
smash, bang, ram, bash, slap, hit, knock, wham, slam, plunk, blast, thunk, thud, thump, smack, pound, whomp, strike, thwack, wallop, rear-end, chink, clink, knock back, bump, butt, crack, bong, ricochet, carom, bounce, recoil, propel, crunch, ding, dong, jingle, screech, slam into, crash, jar, clash, find its mark, collide, impact, sideswipe, blindside, plow into, boom
wring, clamp, clench, squeeze, smash, mash, ram, squash, crunch, jam, cramp, constrict, constrain, strangle, sandwich, smother, choke, suffocate, bind, flatten, press, compress, crush, push down, squinch, scrunch, depress, twist, crimp, pinch, screw, contract, pucker, tighten, put the screws to, wrench, ratchet
gouge, eviscerate, hollow out, scoop, dig out, excavate, unearth, exhume, bore, scoop out, tunnel, disinter, cut into/out, burrow, mine, punch, drill, quarry, extract, strip-mine, scrape out, spoon out, dip
wrest, flex, wrestle, bore, tunnel, punch, drill, saw, shave off, nick, notch, pound, hammer, wrench, file, sand, push, lug, shovel, scratch, hang, tense, dig, swivel, level, pry, ply, fit, whet, tack, grease, rig, steer, prime, tackle, cut, fabricate, retrofit, plumb, chisel, sheetrock, staple, lower, galvanize, assemble, harness, scaffold, bid, nail, pave, shim, ramp (up), bite, work, draw up, vent, hit (an object), loose, clack, sear, cure (wood/concrete), rev, clear, scoop up, tear down, scale, grade, stash, frame, erect, refit, sharpen, upgrade, convert, strengthen, renovate, remodel, demolish
pull, glom, cling, wrest, seize, wring, tear, grasp, grip, grab, clamp, force, flex, clench, hold tight/on, clasp, tug, yank, latch onto, wrestle, tighten (one's grip), tussle, wrangle, struggle, clutch, grapple, squeeze, work one's fingers, hug, snatch, take hold, hold (tight), get one's hands on, frogmarch
smash, punch, beat, bang, jab, mash, club, ram, conk (on the head), zap, rap, bash, slap, maul, lash, slug, thrash, hit, clang, knock, belt, clap, drum, wham, slam, plunk, blast, thunk, thud, thump, smack, pound, squash, quash, bust, whomp, smite, strike, swat, whack, thwack, swipe, clobber, pelt, pummel, wallop, hammer, assault, batter, mishandle, nail
operate, rig, fabricate, tool, retool, engineer, stock, build, supply, turn out, coke, smelt, plate (a metal surface), chrome, order, parcel out, model, debut, degrade, tailor, register, license, appraise, resource, devise, warehouse, research and develop, certify, standardize, calibrate, overhaul, synchronize, commercialize
discharge, produce (products), turn out (products), process (raw materials), refine, manufacture, employ, bring (employment), fabricate, generate, tool, retool, recycle, pollute, stink, smell, fuel, belch, smoke, fume, smolder, emit (pollution), distill, hydrate, replicate, cycle, decarbonize, break down, churn, pump, disgorge, retrofit
clip, unload, load, fulfill (a quota), maneuver, fit, install, cut, apply, gird, store, grade (a product), reformulate, inspect, quality-check, test (a product), engineer, feed, stock, supervise, tie down (a load), bungee, deliver, paint, measure, upholster, secure, count, swing, weigh, insulate, lock, unlock, package
flex, hug, bump, butt, collide, embrace, toss, bend, kneel, duck, slink down, curl, curl up, straighten (one's spine), hover, position, reposition, shake, mirror, bob, wiggle, rise, lower, draw up, mimic, stretch, shy away, cower, simulate, embody, undulate, face, turn, stop, sway, draw in, salute, bow, enact, act out, pantomime, lean, plié, curtsy, gesture, mime, push up against, heave (a sigh), genuflect, spin around, stand (at attention), rock (side to side), turn away/aside/toward, limber, cross (one's legs), stand up/back, settle (oneself), kowtow, bestride
flex, squeeze, mangle, jerk, slide, thumb, toy with, tap, scratch, fiddle with, fumble, squirm, twist loose, play with, jiggle, wring one's hands, bob, bounce (one's leg), twitch, twiddle, wiggle, fool around with, fret (a hole in one's napkin), smooth (something with one's hand), rock, shift (one's weight), wriggle, twirl, fidget, fan, wind, brush off (one's clothing), pull at, tinker, twaddle, ripple, worry (something with one's hand), swivel, bother, shimmy, flounder, fuss
grip, clench, clasp, clutch, constrict, choke, scrunch, twist, pinch, contract, tighten, fumble, draw oneself up, sweat, perspire, brace, freeze, freeze up, tense up, coil, bite (one's nails), pick at, flare (one's nostrils), drop, stiffen, bristle, stammer, stutter, falter, hem and haw, fold and unfold (one's arms), shred, hesitate, splutter, quiver, trail off, wring (one's hands), grind (one's teeth), quicken (one's speech), rise, overuse (force), purse (one's brow)
tear, break apart, sever, cleave, mangle, mutilate, butcher, disarticulate, rip, sunder, crack, snap, slit, split, cut, breach, rend, gape, fission, rupture, fracture, splinter, slice open, fissure, break open, gash, lacerate, burst apart, rip open, tear asunder, tear up/apart
crimp, rewire, test (charge), connect, install (circuit box), drag (wires), attach (wire to transformer), run (electrical wiring), troubleshoot, measure (charge), service (an electrical system), trip (a fuse), wire, test, staple, drill (holes), twist (wing nuts), strip (wires), screw (wire to outlet), tighten (nuts), pull (wire through hole), fuse, tap into, draw (power), ground, turn on/off (power), reverse (polarity), feed (wires)
lift, position, repair, seal, replace, measure, secure, sweep, fix, climb onto (a roof), hammer (into place), put down (felt paper), lay (shingles), use (pneumatic gun), overlap (roof tiles), tear off, re-shingle, shingle over, roof, tar, nail (shingles), pound (nails), attach, harness, carry (rolls of tar paper), roll out, tear off (old roof), remove, caulk, lay down (shingles), shingle (a roof)
dip, sandwich, scrunch, twist, envelop, bend, lie, sprawl, kneel, seat (oneself), tip, crouch, stoop, duck, shift, hang, turn away/aside, face (an audience), hold still, slink down, stand, stand back, draw oneself up, curl, curl up, lounge, slouch, droop, sag, slump, hunch, sit, sit up, brush against, arch, stretch out, lean back/forward, lean into, fold, spread, spread out, recline, prop against, raise (an arm), squat, loll, settle, straddle, nestle, straighten (one's spine), huddle, hover, compose oneself, incline, cushion, hunker down, parallel, encircle, elevate (a leg), position, reposition, turn toward, sit down
jerk, nod, toss (one's hair), shake, snap, face (a direction), turn (one's head), cock (one's head), crane (one's neck), bend (at the neck), bounce (one's head), tuck (one's chin), jut (one's chin), turn toward, leer, shrivel, incline (one's head), bow (one's head), raise (one's head), signal, swivel (one's neck), mirror, tilt (one's neck)
slap, knock, clap, drum, press, pinch, push aside, rub, pat, tap, stroke, touch, turn in one's hand, turn over, cue, beckon, motion, wave, rap (on the table), flash, point, sign, ball up, run one's hand along, smooth (a sheet), applaud, fan (one's face), twiddle (one's thumbs), crack (one's knuckles), knuckle, wag (one's finger), crook (one's finger), snap (fingers), contact, caress, flip the bird, give someone the finger, flip (paper), flick (one's wrist), dig, wring (one's hands), deaf, deafness, run one's finger over
grasp, grip, grab, squeeze, scrape, graze, jab, rap, thump, swat, flatten, pinch, abrade, thrust, shove, push, handle, rub, probe, grate, chafe, smooth, pat, cup, thumb, toy with, tap, bump up against, tease (something loose), stroke, grope, rub up against, wrap, touch, tear into/off (a label/wrapping), skim, run one's hand over, turn in one's hand, turn over, scratch, wipe, poke, finger, rustle, rumple, cushion (with a pillow), cradle, fiddle with, loosen, fumble, worry, fondle, embrace, enfold, envelop, manipulate, prod, massage, run one's finger along
strike, negotiate, boycott, picket, protest, bargain, organize, unionize, walk off, brave, stand together, collect (union dues), rally, assist, compromise, benefit from, arbitrate, infiltrate, convene, concede, draw (up a contract), object, protect, litigate, dictate, complicate, interfere, solicit, raise (issues)
bump, embrace, bend, tip, stand, slouch, sag, lean into, incline, cock, slip, angle, waver, stagger, sway, reel, pause, lean on, bank, list, stand one's ground, orient, buckle (at the knees), lean, stoop (under a load), strain under, slant, stand (at attention), lock (one's knees), cant (one's head), favor (one leg)
drill, smother, pick up, decontaminate, break down, feed, control (fires), lay in (a line), lose (oxygen), run (a pump panel), make a push, enter (a burning structure), hook up, knock down, pull out, secure (a site), rescue, suppress, extinguish (flames), wet, quench (with chemicals), spray (with fire retardant), construct (firelines), deprive (of oxygen), rake (ashes), save (people/animals), climb (ladders), carry (a hose/people), put out, contain, create (a firebreak), start (a controlled fire), mount (a ladder), saturate
pull, twist, wrench, tweak, push, install, tighten (bolts), loosen (bolts), replace (a part), repair, analyze, determine (what's wrong), torque, up, disconnect, apply (putty), seal, remove (screws/residue), screw (into place), patch (a leak), replace, tackle, disassemble, take apart, reactivate, unjam, cannibalize
flex, wrestle, saw, hit, wallop, drive, lug, drag, tap, wipe, dig, muscle, operate, ply, fit, oil, stoop (to oil), screw on, pad, whet, plug, bar, thread, ping, plug in, switch on/off, install, charge (hand tools), wind up, kick, tack, fine-tune, power, trip (a switch), grease, lubricate, rig, turn on/off, steer, prime, outfit, activate, deactivate, reactivate
discharge, produce (products), turn out (products), process (raw materials), refine, manufacture, employ, bring (employment), fabricate, generate, tool, retool, recycle, pollute, stink, smell, fuel, belch, smoke, fume, smolder, emit (pollution), distill, hydrate, replicate, cycle, decarbonize, break down, churn, pump, disgorge, retrofit
clip, unload, load, fulfill (a quota), maneuver, fit, install, cut, apply, gird, store, grade (a product), reformulate, inspect, quality-check, test (a product), engineer, feed, stock, supervise, tie down (a load), bungee, deliver, paint, measure, upholster, secure, count, swing, weigh, insulate, lock, unlock, package
gouge, scoop, scrape, trim, flatten, bend, arch, align, fit, seal, glue, cut, flute, taper, carve, plane, chisel, bevel, graduate, polish, double, size, varnish, adjust, patch, set up, craft, purfle, french polish, join (together), round (the edges of plates), set (the neck), antique, string up, cleat, bush, touch up
thrash, clap, bounce, jam, grind, seat (oneself), stand, applaud, bob, dance, chant, scream, stomp, hear, listen, sway, critique, call out, shuffle, enjoy, cheer, rave, mosh, crowd-surf, cut loose, vibe, throw (hands in the air), hand (tickets to an usher), take one's seat, watch (a performance), sing along, read (program notes), discuss (a performance), lose oneself (in the music), lose track of time, buy (tickets), order (tickets)
drill, jam, rock, repeat, synchronize, play, blend, warm up, improvise, loop, practice, perform, sample, modulate, tune, segue, sight-read, drop out (on a repeated verse), review (entrances and cut-offs), cut off (the end of a note), balance (dynamics), watch (the director), follow (the conductor), repeat (the bridge), read (score/chord chart), sight-sing, coordinate (entrances/cut-offs), balance (voices in a musical group), wait for (an entrance), count (beats before one's entrance), solo, rehearse (music), interpret (a chart/score), crescendo, diminuendo, anticipate (the rhythm), take out (one's horn), put away (one's instrument), polish (a piece), feel (the rhythm), tune up, learn (repertoire), emcee
insert, plug in, feed, balance, track, layer, mute, mix, equalize, pan, record, edit, master, sweeten, sample, sequence, mic, wire (mics/a studio), lay down tracks, overdub, eq, compress (dynamic range), bounce out, set up a cue mix, unmute, sync up, punch in, copy/paste (part of a track), swap out (a bad mic cable), set (volume/levels)
Sound & Music > Singing, Percussion & Sounds Made on the Body > Non-Musical Sounds Made in the Mouth
rap, screech, stutter, splutter, suck, coo, howl, hiss, drone, click, squeak, scream, shriek, whistle, whelp, grunt, sigh, pant, bark, gulp, roar, sputter, shout, yell, grumble, mutter, huff, clamor, puff, inhale, gasp, cry out, sniff, cough, moan, mumble, whisper, exhale, snicker, groan, wheeze, struggle (for breath), boo, holler, smack (lips), heave (a sigh), blow (a harmonica), yodel, choke back, utter
drill, belt, clap, trill, hum, sing, chant, warble, hear, accent, anticipate, fade, pick out, improvise, breathe, sustain, harmonize, inhale, ring out, enunciate, lull, lullaby, resonate, reverberate, beatbox, break out (in harmony), come in (on the bridge), sweeten (the tone), darken (the tone), scat, vamp, riff, build (a repertoire), drag the beat, swing (the rhythm), rehearse (a passage), practice (scales), warm up (one's voice), support (one's voice), phrase (a musical line), interpret (a song), sing out, croon, interpret (the lyric), articulate, memorize (lyrics), sight-read, count out (rhythm), beat out (rhythm with one's foot), read (a score), listen (to one's voice in the monitor), brush up (one's technique), practice (musical scales), grip (the mic), pan (the mic), relax (one's mandible), correct (the pitch), warm (the quality of sound), slide (a note), perform (a song)
cue, nod, lead, hear, blend, improvise, feature, direct, correct, perform, conduct, hone, modulate, bow, crescendo, diminuendo, transpose, read (the score), warm up (the band), swing (one's arms/a baton), pick up (the tempo), listen (for a balance of instruments), raise (a baton), flourish (a baton), rehearse (an orchestra), balance (instruments), decrescendo, coordinate (entrances), take (a bow), introduce (a piece of music), fine-tune (entrances/cut-offs), correct (the pitch), expand (repertoire), wipe (one's brow), order (scores), emcee
drill, slide, count, trill, phrase, hear, listen, accent, anticipate, fade, improvise, breathe, perform, slur, harmonize, vamp, riff, build (a repertoire), rehearse (a passage), practice (scales), articulate, sight-read, beat out (rhythm with one's foot), read (score/chord chart), crescendo, decrescendo, tie (notes together), brush up (technique), pick out (one's line), sustain (a note through the bar-line), interpret (an arrangement), embellish (a melody), reproduce (what one heard on a recording), retard, re-articulate, pick up (one's part), strike (keys/a drum)
bore, carry, rustle, splutter, pour, float, echo, rumble, race, overpower, transmit, cover, fade, drift, absorb, trickle, sputter, gush, flood, stream, spill, wash over, explode, intensify, muffle, amplify, loop, pulse, engulf, magnify, intrude, overwhelm, fizzle, silence, drown out, quiet, vibrate, throb, resonate, reverberate, crackle, resound, travel, deafen, lift the spirits of, course through, blow (in the wind), bleed (instrument sounds)