nounverb noun

See verb

2833 of 2882

Bad / Attack

audio

ridicule - The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

Tommy was the object of ridicule after he revealed an embarrassing secret.

adjective

2834 of 2882

Bad / Angry

Url audio

cynical - Mocking or scornful in a way that shows disbelief or contempt.

After being betrayed, she became cynical about love and relationships.

verb

2835 of 2882

Other / Desire

audio

yearn - Have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

Ever since her husband passed away, Samantha yearned for his presence every day.

nounverb verb

See noun

2836 of 2882

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

ransom - To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.

The ancient artifacts were ransomed back to the museum after being stolen and held by black-market dealers.

verb

2837 of 2882

Other / Other

audio

faze - Disturb or disconcert (someone)

Quincy was naturally calm, so he was never fazed when people yelled at him.

adjective

2838 of 2882

Good / Exciting

audio

galore - In abundance

After receiving her $5 allowance, Cynthia wanted to spend it at the store where there was candy galore.

noun

2839 of 2882

Bad / Stupid

audio

goon - A bully or thug, especially one hired to terrorize or do away with opposition

When Mac lost his bet on the big game, the mob boss told him to come up with the money or else he would send his goons after him.

nounverb noun

See verb

2840 of 2882

Other / Other

audio

spoof - A humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film, in which its characteristic features are exaggerated for comic effect

During the 2016 election season, Kate McKinnon would act in a spoof where she portrayed Hillary Clinton.

adjective

2841 of 2882

Bad / Crazy

audio

mercurial - Changing emotions suddenly and often

Fred loved almost everything about his wife except her mercurial behavior, where her moods changed suddenly between sadness and happiness, or love and anger

verb

2842 of 2882

Good / Calm

Url audio

simmer - To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs.

He was simmering with anger, but he kept it inside and didn't say out loud what he was thinking and feeling.

noun

2843 of 2882

Good / Happy

Url audio

utopia - A real or imaginary place or state of things where everything is perect.

Sometimes people who strive for utopia are so naïve that the society they create is very flawed and less than ideal.

noun

2844 of 2882

Bad / Weak

audio

malady - A disease or ailment

Vaccinations have eliminated many maladies that used to sicken millions of people.