americanize
Wordto make something more American in style, customs, or character
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to make something more American in style, customs, or character
to affect with alcohol or drugs, especially so that someone becomes confused or less clear-minded
to feel your way with your hands in the dark or when you cannot see clearly
to beat or stir food quickly with a whisk
not based on facts or evidence
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
a person who illegally buys, sells, or moves drugs, people, or other banned goods
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
a person who breeds and cares for animals
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
a person who makes fake copies of documents, money, or works of art
the act of making someone pay a fine
to remove mud or sand from the bottom of a river, harbor, or lake
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
the bending or curving of something under pressure
extremely evil and shocking
a person who saves someone from danger or a difficult situation
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
a state of being confused, stunned, or unable to think clearly
to catch or seize someone or something quickly and suddenly
to make someone a slave, or force people to work without freedom
a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes
a person who steals from people's pockets or bags in public places
relating to the vagina
to make someone feel extreme fear
the customers or clients of a business or professional service
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a sharp bend or twist in something that should be straight
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a small device used for fastening sheets of paper together with staples
the crime of making a fake copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art
the act of lending something to someone
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
a short sleep or nap
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally
moving with quick, light jumps
required or allowed by law
a system of government or organization with many rules and officials
used to describe an animal that has been trained to be calm and easy to handle
a kitchen tool with wire loops used for beating eggs, cream, or batter
to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way
Used to tell someone rudely to go away or stop bothering you
crude, unsophisticated, or not professionally done
moving or walking with quick, light steps
the number of miles a vehicle has traveled
an informal way to say someone is very loyal, helpful, or supportive
used to challenge someone to try something, especially a fight or argument
to stop a bad situation from getting worse
the act of putting a plant into a pot or container
a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them
in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
a charge of murder in the first degree
a ring of light around the sun, moon, or another object
the process of forming scars as a wound heals
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
past tense and past participle of shoot
the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more
to keep a student at school after class as a punishment
to hit a surface with short, quick knocks
quick to react or answer
stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way
covered with sweat
working properly and ready to use
to leave a partner or commitment suddenly and without warning
a small, sharp piece of wood, glass, or metal that has broken off something larger
the act of fastening something with a screw
an official court order that allows police to search a place
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a hired car with a driver, often used for airport or hotel trips
the practice of having sex with people in exchange for money
to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger
to attack someone and hit them hard
to rush toward someone or something in an aggressive way
to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly
by a large margin; easily and clearly
to wait until a difficult or unpleasant situation is over
a lawyer who defends someone accused of a crime in court
to let someone avoid punishment or a penalty
a printed pattern of black and white lines that stores product information
relating to the anus
a person who has sex for money
to succeed in doing something difficult
toward or to the side
leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor
to delay dealing with something
away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue
to stop yourself from showing a strong feeling or doing something you want to do
to move away from a place without meaning to
a dishonest or unprincipled person
a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act
a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
a large amount of money, property, or valuable things
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot