victimize -
To treat someone unfairly or punish them without cause
Scammers often victimize elderly people by pretending to be from trusted organizations
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balk -
To hesitate or be unwilling to continue with an idea or action.
Max had made all the plans to move from his apartment to the senior citizens home, but at the last minute, he balked and just couldn’t go through with it.
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drip -
To release or fall in slow, small drops of liquid, often steadily or at intervals.
Water began to drip from the ceiling after the heavy rain.
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Inward
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fend -
Look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others
Martha wanted to teach her kids how to cook, so she let them fend for themselves in the kitchen.
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Sound
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murmur -
Say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice
Katy murmured to her best friend Ella so that others couldn't hear her.
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Angry
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seethe -
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.
Jerry seethed with anger when he found out that he was the only person in his class that wasn't invited to the party.
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Love
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snuggle -
Settle or move into a warm, comfortable position
Loving couples frequently snuggle with each other in order to keep warm.
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Weak
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wither -
(of a plant) become dry and shriveled
The plant withered and died after Mona forgot to water and feed it.
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Aggressive
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allege -
To claim or assert something to be true without proof, often in a legal context.
He is alleged to have lied under oath during the trial.
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Unfriendly
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rebuff -
Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner
Merrick angrily rebuffed the salesman before he could even make his pitch.
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Delay
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linger -
Stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave
The waiter and waitress staff needed to head home, but they first had to wait for the lingering customers to leave.
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Wet
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drench -
Wet thoroughly; soak
The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.
