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Bad / Dangerous

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unleash - To release something powerful or intense, especially something that has been held back; to set free or allow something to happen without restriction.

The storm unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across the region.

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Bad / War

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bombard - To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles

The navy bombarded the enemy with cannon fire in order to overwhelm them quickly.

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Bad / Hostile

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haggle - To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something

After 20 minutes Mary finally agreed not to haggle any more and bought the car at a slight discount.

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Other / Desire

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yearn - To 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.

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Bad / Hostile

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condemn - To express strong disapproval of something, especially on moral grounds.

The teacher condemned cheating and warned students about the consequences.

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Good / Smart

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encrypt - To protect private information by putting it into a form that can only be read by people who have the permission to do so.

Even though the Germans encrypted their messages with a complex Enigma code, Alan Turing and his team were able to figure it out.

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Good / Love

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cherish - To protect and care for (someone) lovingly

Kayla cherished her dog and would show him affection all the time.

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Bad / Aggressive

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tussle - Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle

The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.

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Bad / Aggressive

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squelch - To inhibit or suppress

The press secretary firmly denied and squelched the false rumors about the president's policy.

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Bad / Aggressive

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squash - To suppress or stop something forcefully, like an idea or protest.

The manager tried to squash the rumor as it spread quickly through the company.

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Other / Sound

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tinkle - To make a light, clear ringing sound

The water would tinkle into the mall's fountain, soothing passing customers.

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Bad / Unfriendly

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goad - To provoke or annoy someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction

Max was the biggest 8th grader in the school yard, and he would often be aggressive with the other kids, trying to goad them into a fight that he knew he would win.