whir
Wordto make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
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to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
to cheat someone out of a lot of money
to make someone lose their sense of direction
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
to argue noisily and angrily
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
done gradually, in small parts rather than all at once
to change information, records, or evidence in order to deceive people
showing dry, slightly mocking humor
a device used to record a person's breathing, pulse, and other body changes, often used in lie-detection tests
to make a light, clear ringing sound
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
the use of force or pressure to get something
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
to go back over the same route or path
to make something lean or slant; to put it at an angle
a person in a hotel or large building who helps guests with requests and arrangements
making a light, clear ringing sound
a small boat that is moved with oars
a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result
a chemical group, CH3, found in many organic compounds
to make a series of short, sharp rattling sounds
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
more able or skilled than someone or something else
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
covered with a protective outer layer
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
to do something too much or too intensely
a sharp piece of broken glass, pottery, or rock
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
illegal or not allowed by law, rules, or custom
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
a clever or sneaky plan meant to get an advantage
moving gently against something with a soft, light sound
a poisonous chemical element
a person who sees an event or situation but does not get involved
a poisonous substance produced by a living thing, especially bacteria
a unit used to measure energy, especially the energy in food
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
a chemical compound containing chlorine
to make something more varied or different
the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area
a person who has power or influence but is not publicly known
the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker
to complain in a high, annoying voice
a condition in which a person loses some or all memory
something used to trick or attract someone or something
smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper
the crime of attacking and robbing ships at sea
the life or world believed to exist after death
a statement that gives all the important facts, especially when something might affect your opinion
becoming weaker or less active
to complain to someone about your problems for a long time
in tennis, to win back a game after your opponent has broken your serve
a person or thing that cuts or trims something
to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to indicate or suggest something
past tense and past participle of shoot
a short, sharp ringing sound
to press the gas pedal all the way down
to be hard to notice even though it is visible
to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap
used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly
to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances
to lead a group, team, or project
to try to seem normal, successful, or respectable when things are not really that way
to be very good at something
a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something
the set of songs, pieces, or roles that a performer knows and can perform
the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics
the act of making secret or unknown information known
to check or prove that something is correct, true, or acceptable
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
at a very short distance; with little space between things
a woman who enjoys parties and an active social life
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
looking neat, smart, or well dressed
to smile broadly, often because you are pleased or amused
to interrupt a conversation or discussion by speaking
far away; at a great distance
a place where someone can hide safely, especially from danger or the police
used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation
no longer as strong, active, or effective as before
to laugh quietly
a group of wild boars
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
used to say you have won or beaten someone
to focus your attention on something or decide to pursue it
Breathing that is hard, heavy, or not smooth
including everything; in total
a person who is not involved in a situation but is hurt by it
the number of people passing by or visiting a place, especially a shop or business
the act of putting things into bags or packages
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
a system that protects a building or area from intruders and may sound an alarm