convert, hide, slough off, train, watch, mix, pass, cross, exchange, conform, gain, profit, assimilate, trade, acculturate, leave behind, pronounce, idolize, idealize, intermarry

worry, hide, pretend, betray, leave, orphan oneself, lose (connection with one's history), fear, dread, gnaw at, live in fear

shed, rise, benefit from, imitate, hide, train, adopt, adapt, watch, adjust, pass, copy, accept, assimilate, benefit, sacrifice, educate, idolize, idealize, dig oneself out (of poverty), move up, shut out, break (tradition), advance (financial goals), piggyback, profit from, gain (acceptance)

cooperate, repair, supply, fix, assemble, renovate, negotiate, organize, stand together, compromise, congregate, adapt, coordinate, celebrate, communicate, set up, brainstorm, collaborate, tolerate, accommodate, debate, restore, support, circulate, chip in, co-create, schmooze, partake, socialize, meet (neighbors), forge (alliances), build (community), bring together, share (tools), host, draw up (a list of contact information), air (concerns), steward (common land), network, confer, welcome (newcomers), convene (meetings), commune, bandy about/around, invest in (the neighborhood), dialog, undertake, establish (commonality), cultivate (friendliness), envision, invite, greet, volunteer, come together, barbecue, landscape (a common space), plant (a community vegetable garden), introduce (oneself)

wave, gather, conform, abstain, keep an eye on, pay a visit, support, loan, behave, befriend, introduce, chat, knock off, meet (neighbors), host, invite, greet, congratulate, help, prepare, visit, share, pitch in, talk, babysit, look after, bandy, converse, welcome, pop by/over, chitchat, check (on/in on), redeem (oneself), respect (privacy), celebrate (traditions/differences), bolster (neighborhood spirit), entertain (neighbors), cultivate (friendship/flowers), bring (a housewarming gift), shoot the breeze, lend (tools/a hand), shovel (snow from a neighbor's driveway)

squeeze, jam, strangle, choke, suffocate, press, cram, litter, plug, fill, swarm, rumble, proliferate, snarl, stake out, obliterate, crisscross, thread through, flood, spill, deluge, engulf, intrude, clog, obstruct, swamp, drown out, congest, crowd, block (the flow of traffic), glut (the streets with), infest, encroach, infringe, impinge, bustle

squeeze, cram, stake out, dodge, downsize, zigzag, wade through, spread out/into, wait (in long lines), rent (equipment), carpool, share (space), room with, turn off, tune out, couchsurf, tolerate (noise pollution), crave (quiet/space), rightsize

pull, force, tug, squeeze, bump, thrust, shove, push, maneuver, brush, dart, nudge, trample, spot, identify, shoulder, excuse oneself, sidestep, chart, apologize, grip (one's purse), budge, barge, shuffle, navigate (a crowd), zigzag, knock into/over, elbow, jostle, step on/over, infringe (on one's personal space), wade through (a crowd), bide (one's time), visualize, slip through/around

reach out, team up, cooperate, connect, assemble, organize, join, associate, set up, collaborate, plan, overcome, accept, bring together, invite, foster, ally, partner, bridge, empathize, build (relationships/tolerance), link, understand, forge (an alliance), put together (a joint venture), arrange, care

reach out, break down, rally, lead, enlarge, widen, expand, risk, hire, require, vary, broaden, forge (alliances), bring together, educate, ally, partner, raise (standards), bring (to the table), branch out, spread (awareness), take a stand, unite, assemble (parties for dialogue), dispel (stereotypes), address (discriminatory behavior), influence, garner (support), exert (pressure), diversify (the board of directors)

raise, repair, overhaul, construct, erect, renovate, remodel, spruce up, rebuild, update, improve, displace, restructure, fund, refashion, revamp, modernize, gentrify, fix up, price out

outfit, replace, split, inspect, overhaul, construct, convert, renovate, house, section off, front, demarcate, claim, divide, usurp, redefine, manage, service, rebuild, refurbish, update, enlist, restructure, steward, optimize, streamline, sponsor, insure, apportion, revamp, modernize, subdivide, foster, bridge (two sections of the city), tend to, levy on/upon, gentrify, cultivate (public space), terraform, channel

drum, apply, dance, gather, sing, chant, congregate, train, accentuate, celebrate, originate, practice, contextualize, commemorate, unite, play (games), prepare, pride, reach back, pass down/on, put (into practice), carry out (a tradition), perform (traditional music or dance), observe (one's holy days), unify, typify, venerate (ancestors), ritualize, mythologize, play (instruments), serve (ritual foods), rejoice

raise, embrace, shape, reinforce, rear, accentuate, observe, adhere, practice, encourage, inherit, donate, preserve, carry out (a tradition), live out, come home to one's roots, hand down, name (babies), teach (language/values), believe, worship, follow (customs), perform (ancient rituals), instill, narrate, respect, apprentice, entitle, dig in one's heels, disseminate (knowledge of customs), allow, give, love

repeat, echo, epitomize, misinterpret, misrepresent, invalidate, misjudge, justify, interpret, trivialize, oversimplify (the concerns of a marginalized group), joke, overreact, deign, race bait

twist, trigger, ignore, type, typecast, profile, stereotype, pigeonhole, misinterpret, underlie, gawk, distort, taint, depict, exaggerate, slander, disrespect, misunderstand, close off, justify, discount, subordinate, stigmatize, diminish, inculcate, despise, humiliate, ostracize, harbor (prejudice), pick on, loathe, hate, ghettoize, jump (to conclusions), dislike, dismiss, condescend to, pity, feel sorry for, look down on, disgust, discredit, overstate, fantasize, demonize, underestimate, indoctrinate, discriminate, put down

separate, bar, order, remove, suppress, condition, frisk, dominate, overlook, disregard, neglect, typecast, profile, stereotype, cover up, set apart, control, exploit, misrepresent, whitewash, conspire, target, impose, prohibit, forestall, impinge on/upon, censor, stifle, obstruct, deprive, undermine, destabilize, deny, ban, monopolize, oppress, mistreat, marginalize, relegate, disempower, discount, encroach, segregate, discriminate, rule, card, malign, redline, red-bait, favor (one group over another), disenfranchise, ignore (institutional inequality), dismiss (claims), blame, penalize, violate (civil rights), race bait

degrade, trigger, misread, scar, misjudge, alienate, demean, despise, incense, humiliate, ostracize, associate (negative traits with a group), reactivate

settle, right, repair, remove, mark, equalize, correct, regulate, compensate, recompense, amend, raise awareness, redress (inequities), level (the playing field), rectify, further, remove (stigma), designate (green space), police

plug, devise, draw up, boycott, picket, rally, litigate, settle on, chant, agitate, congregate, arouse, promote, scheme, risk, subvert, pressure, hatch (a plan), mobilize, demand, confront, consult, campaign, sponsor, champion, repeal, reform, network, redress, empower, resist, disobey, petition, ally, put forward, rehearse (talking points), speak out, stand (up/together), lead (a march), lobby, author (a bill), propose (legislation), protest (police brutality), depose, direct (efforts), legislate, redistrict, pass (legislation), assemble (a team), camp out, hack away at

negotiate, organize, rally, agitate, identify, promote, collaborate, assess, recruit, implement, diversify, confront, reform, bolster, bring together, foster, politicize, educate, pressure (officials), pursue (an agenda), determine, create (a campaign/community), address (grievances), build (consensus/collective power), conduct (power analysis), strategize (a housing campaign), stir up, petition, raise awareness, bring to the table, proposition

reach out, align, model, brave, establish, value, dare, earn, warrant, distinguish (oneself), ally, respect, come out/forward, trust, garner support (from the broader community), dignify, accomplish, give voice to, further (understanding)

brave, out, dare, redefine, reframe, humor, merit, warrant, empower, educate, pride (oneself on), come out/forward, unpack (institutional racism), embrace (one's roots), learn about, articulate

bristle, suffer, smolder, plumb, object, bear, slough off, wait, ignore, block out, shoulder, endure, persevere, persist, tolerate, withstand, succeed, discipline, sustain, long for, rankle, fear, hurt, last, yearn, wish, seethe, humble, sadden, prickle, undergo, push through, smart

force, punch, beat, bind, hang, order, demolish, destroy, bait, corner, stalk, attack, capture, burn, scheme, conspire, connive, overwhelm, alarm, ruin, spoil, execute, abuse, intimidate, hunt down, eradicate, snuff out, deface, terrify, horrify, whip, flay, torch (a house), rupture (relations), strong-arm, pervert, lynch, flagellate, persecute, torture

depress, separate, split, tone down, set apart, divide, derail, cut off, discourage, cost, dampen, estrange, daunt, wear down, dispirit, dishearten, dismay, embitter, isolate, segregate, disillusion, alienate, distance, inculcate

direct, plan, consult, map, rewrite, reform, zone, set standards, impose (requirements), propose (regulations/policies), code, generate (consensus), perform (outreach), guide (development), update (policies/code), record (public input), document (conditions), develop (strategies), identify (goals and objectives), write policies, establish (procedures/standards), develop (an approvals process), convene (stakeholders), hold (a public meeting), meet with (investors/developers), revise (policy), research (census data/mode share), implement (plans/policies/procedures), hire (consultants), rightsize

earmark, allocate, subsidize, incentivize, privatize, underwrite, reform, attract (investment), streamline (approvals), fast-track, encourage (development), cut out (red tape), develop (incentives), redevelop, allot (public space)

assist, earmark, target, allocate, subsidize, support, invest, transform, build (affordable housing), implement (programs), renew (dilapidated housing), mitigate (impacts), empower, rejuvenate, help

inspect, supervise, license, tear down, demolish, protect, monitor, promote, restrict, tax, deny, ban, regulate, approve, enforce, require, fine, mitigate, reform, pass (laws/ordinances), impose (limits), prohibit (smoking/landfills), impose (conditions), limit (building heights/growth of bars), order (corrective action), preserve, landmark, conserve (open space/natural resources), issue (citations), approve with modifications, disapprove

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bend, stoop, shut up, back away/off, retreat, surrender, buckle, weaken, yield, stand down, cope, comply, submit to, abandon (hope), ingratiate, relent, capitulate, lose ground, deign, defer to, give in/up, give up/in, hold in/back, recant, throw in the towel, step down, withdraw (demands), concede defeat, damp down, submit (one's resignation), admit defeat, knuckle under, sneak off, drop out (of a race), desist, disavow

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

protect, shift (the balance of power), play (politics), throw one's weight around, gain (favor), resort to, bribe, bluff, risk, gamble, play to a strength, stipulate, favor, tempt, tip the balance, tap into (resources), exert, edge in, bring (resources) to bear, stand up to, appeal (for mercy)

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

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

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

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

tweak, devise, bargain, compromise, arbitrate, haggle, hammer out, exchange, pin down, cater to, incentivize, trade, broker, barter, propose, throw in, stand one's ground, exact, parley, hash out, promise, swap (concessions), thrash out, cut a deal, jockey for, modify (one's original proposal), arrive at (an agreement)

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

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

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

insert, challenge, interject, throw in, counter, explain, dredge up, hash out, raise one's voice, edge in, interpose, air (concerns/grievances), defend one's position

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

complicate, rattle, stun, scramble, imply, obscure, riddle, blur, blind, muddy, distract, cloud, hoodwink, fake, mislead, obfuscate, muddle, baffle, fool, vex, confuse, confound, stupefy, befuddle, bamboozle, bewilder, mystify, nonplus, disorient, blunt (someone's judgment/perception), addle, stump, hide (evidence), fog, miscue, perplex, puzzle, boggle, jumble, misconstrue, discombobulate, contradict oneself, fluster, throw off-kilter

blindside, flatten, crush, strip, topple, demolish, wreck, destroy, paralyze, overpower, trap, beat down, drain, ravage, overwhelm, derail, ruin, hurt someone's image, sap, doom, suck out, spoil, tear someone apart, wreak havoc, break someone's will, finish someone off, defeat, cripple, disable, deplete, devastate, overcome, disrespect, go into shock, throw for a loop

jolt, stun, startle, surprise, trick, baffle, stupefy, befuddle, bamboozle, bewilder, stagger, mystify, nonplus, disorient, overwhelm, stump, perplex, discombobulate, shock, take by surprise, astonish, dumbfound, flummox, astound, unnerve, flabbergast, daze, faze, floor, amaze, alarm, upset, catch off guard, ambush, test (one's assumption), undermine, throw for a loop, throw off-kilter

overtake, slip, snarl, follow, occur, disintegrate, fall apart, happen, happen to, take place, transpire, snag, arise, crop up, come undone/loose, backfire, visit upon, skew, devolve, deteriorate, crumble, slide downhill, befall, come about, result, ensue, tumble, lead to, fuck up

break down, topple, whirl, rear up, explode, turn, implode, spin out of control, erupt, run amok, plummet, disintegrate, ramp up, come apart, spiral out of control, fuck, fuck up

strike, divert, expel, rock, topple, dismantle, unseat, black out, foil, disperse, resort to, sabotage, tamper, cancel, revoke, abort, call off, hamper, restrict, filibuster, waylay, halt, stop, tip over, trip up, thwart, undo, disturb, impose, hinder, impede, derail, interrupt, intercept, delay, deter, throw off course, redirect, deflect, inundate

squash, cramp, constrain, strangle, press, crush, load, worry, complicate, restrain, saddle, strain, curb, put at risk, burden, bog down, tie up/down, hamper, flood with (duties), mire, clog, pressure, encumber, entangle, restrict, suspend, inconvenience, hold back/down, weigh down, overload, tax, overwhelm, stress, trouble, throttle

yank, choke, dislodge, bar, suppress, interfere, hitch, overpower, curb, rend, foil, eclipse, check, block, resort to, sabotage, hijack, intrude, pressure, thwart, hinder, impede, derail, intercept, inundate, cross, cut off, squelch, impair, prohibit, prevent, forestall, alert (authorities), impinge on/upon, dissuade, throttle, censor, stifle, control (someone's actions), obstruct, deprive, intervene, inhibit, countermand, meddle, butt in, barge in, interject

wrest, divert, manipulate, distract, break in, interrupt, delay, deter, redirect, deflect, meddle, butt in, barge in, lure, draw away, sidetrack, discourage, detour, shunt (an issue to the side), disrupt, sway, deviate

lob (curses), send out (a spell), scheme, hex, cast a spell on, put a spell on, stick (needles in a voodoo doll), plan (the demise of someone), practice (black magic), curse, bewitch

team up, rig, bait, set (a trap), coordinate, plot, draw up (a plan), hatch (an idea), scheme, conspire, connive, brainstorm, orchestrate, collaborate, collude, aid and abet, plan (a conspiracy), contrive, be in cahoots, mastermind, target, funnel (money)

maneuver, rig, devise, fix, strategize, bait, set (a trap), set someone up, plot, scam, con, bribe, draw up (a plan), hatch (an idea), scheme, conspire, connive, orchestrate, contrive, target, arrange (a scheme), concoct, engineer (a scheme), cook up (a scheme), plan, entrap, pay off, buy off, suborn

duck, pry, hide, slink, crawl, hunt, skulk, lurk, prowl, stake out, stalk, scout, investigate, spy, shadow, sneak, snoop, lie (low/in wait), creep around, tap (a telephone), search out, nose around, poke around, tiptoe, rummage around, sidle, eavesdrop, overhear, dig around, gatecrash, sneak in

trap, snare, ensnare, bog down, mire, entangle, mix up, demand, encompass, enmesh, involve, catch up, ensnarl, embroil, over-involve

mishandle, fumble, flounder, falter, wreck, flop, tangle, fluff, trip up, jumble, spoil, mess up, screw up, bumble, blunder, fail, mix up, mangle (a mission), botch, bungle, bollix, fail to, blow it, make a hash of, waste, mismanage, flub, fuck up

flounder, freeze, stumble, guess, misread, drift, stagger, reel, doubt, miss (cues/the point), lose (one's bearings), lose sight of, bumble, misunderstand, misjudge, cross (signals), misplace (one's belongings), appear (baffled), blurt, vacillate

screech, shoot, discharge, flash, leap, dart, run, bound, burst, explode, take off, flee, jump into, jump ship, storm off/out, hurl (insults/rocks), charge into (the fray), shout, yell, dash, hurry, speed, rush, blunder, dive into, fly into a rage, slam (one's brakes)

grasp, thrash, freeze, scramble, stumble, spin, stagger, nonplus, spin out of control, tumble, reel, fly into a rage, tear around, lose control, dance around, fall, frazzle, toss and turn, knot up

fend off, bear down, block, withhold, refuse to, balk, throw a temper tantrum, reject, deny, hold off/at bay, eschew, spurn, shut off/down, defend oneself, close off, stop one's ears, plant one's feet, draw a line in the sand

jar, cramp, crush, crimp, bar, challenge, unleash, bear down, threaten, explode, ignite, polarize, subvert, undermine, spin out of control, erupt, refuse to, fly off the handle, twist (someone's meaning), pin (blame), demoralize, violate (standards of conduct), ban, forbid, oppose, combat, lose perspective, lose (the confidence of others), blow something out of proportion

crash, stand, freeze, break down, flop, reach an impasse, stall, pause, agree to disagree, opt out, stalemate, deadlock, back (away/down), yield, forfeit, succumb, admit, come to a halt, stand down, fizzle, flatline, hit a roadblock, fail, flame out

seize, grab, force, snatch, swipe, jimmy, rake, unlock, strip, snap up, nab, mug, strip (of possessions), pickpocket, pick a lock, break in, tear (off), burgle, burglarize, intrude, prize open, break and enter, pick (a lock), shoulder

replicate, forge, imitate, reproduce, simulate, alter, falsify, fake, counterfeit, pirate, pass off as, copy, mock up, doctor, tamper with, present as

nick, swipe, pinch, roll, rake, lift, skim, trash, siphon, snap up, steal, carjack, make off with, funnel, commandeer, appropriate, violate, rip off, thieve, case, filch, nab, poach, fence (stolen goods), rob, loot, mug, slip away/off, run off with (stolen goods), hold up, raid, rout, strip (of possessions), pillage, ravage, pocket (stolen merchandise), pirate, abscond, shoplift, usurp, rifle, spirit away, hijack, skyjack, plunder, ransack, pilfer, pickpocket, purloin, despoil, demand (money), commit larceny, gank, hold up (at gunpoint), run contraband

disregard, appropriate, misappropriate, violate, rip off, pirate, hijack, copy, co-opt, plagiarize, infringe (patent/trademark), torrent, fileshare, download, copy and share (files), alias, steal (intellectual property)

analyze, weigh, appraise, sense, listen, examine, observe, check, discern, focus, review, sort out, think through/about, sift through, piece together (a coherent story), rule out, mull over, turn something over in one's mind, assess, locate, fact-check, verify, redefine, intuit, decipher, deliberate, separate (fact from fiction), step back, consider, contemplate, evaluate, explore (accounts), ponder, play out, chew on/over, reflect on, take stock of

embrace, compose oneself, swallow, adapt, surrender, deal, abandon, redirect, breathe, take a deep breath, manage (one's emotions), center oneself, quiet oneself, reframe, resign oneself to, accept, work with, relinquish (control), reconcile oneself to, come to terms with, identify (one's feelings), practice, make the best of, give up, exchange, step aside/outside, clear one's head, calm (oneself/others), recover one's composure, pull oneself together, get a grip

struggle, grapple, handle, hunker down, bear, face, hold up, come to terms with, cope, deal with, wing it, hold out/on, do without, pull together/through, plug away, play to a strength, muddle through, contend with, juggle, carry on, endure, settle for/down, persevere, persist, manage, live through, tolerate, shake oneself out of, retrieve, seek (answers/help), come to grips with, ration out (resources), rein in (spending), encounter (opposition), lean on, pay out/off, extricate (oneself from a drama)

brush aside, turn away/aside, contain, hide, slink, curb, evade, block, disappear, bluff, finesse, keep quiet, step back, avert (one's eyes), lower (one's eyes), skirt (a topic), excuse oneself, divert (attention), deflect (attention), blunt (one's affect), avoid (attracting anger), ward off, parry, field, hold back, hold in (one's urge to retort), accede, comply, stand down/back, tread lightly, sit still, conform, sidestep, table, defer, dodge, modulate (one's voice), sublimate, self-censor, accommodate, restrain oneself, protect oneself (in a shroud of silence), submit to, stave off

retreat, disappear, decompress, quiet oneself, excuse oneself, bow out, slink back, back up/off, untangle, disentangle, unknot, extricate oneself, remove oneself, disengage, unsnarl, control (one's level of engagement), simmer down, cool down, chill (out), take a chill pill, hang loose, stay loose, untwist, sequester, remain silent, withdraw, detach

clench, clip, strangle, suffocate, bind, suppress, tether, trap, swaddle, buckle, cinch, tie up/down, restrict, weigh down, censor, stifle, inhibit, sublimate, gag, pin down, shut up/in, hold down, hold in/back/down, silence, limit, abstain, trammel (as though trapped in a net), repress, swallow (an expletive), swallow one's tongue, bite (the bullet), smother (an impulse to fight back), open and close one's mouth

handle, stand, suffer, strain, shoulder, accept, carry on, endure, live through, tolerate, restrain oneself, abide, hold one's tongue, hold out/up/on, smile, grin and bear, buck up, refuse to (give up), exercise (restraint), soldier, take, grin and bear it, suck it up, swallow one's pride, let go, resign oneself, rise (to the occasion), put up with, prove (one's mettle), withstand, survive, manage to, carry on/out, fortify oneself (for the long haul), stomach, reconcile, swallow (a bitter pill), wait (for something to pass), man up, exercise restraint

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)