preoccupy
Wordto fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
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to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
to let saliva flow from the mouth in an uncontrolled way
in a hurried, confused, or disorderly way
the skin of a sheep, used for clothing, rugs, or upholstery
to send someone back to another country to face trial or punishment there
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
a person or animal that crawls
the act of hunting or trapping rats
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
something imagined or invented, especially something that is not real
without love or affection
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
to remove someone from a position of power
a way of thinking that expects people to act mainly out of selfish motives
the act of pretending to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
turned or operated by a crank
a person who lives in someone else's house and pays for room and meals
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
to damage the good name or purity of something
in a way that is fair, legal, or genuinely deserved
a day when you work, especially one that is not a weekend or holiday
more able or skilled than someone or something else
the quality of being short in length, time, or amount
to put handcuffs on someone
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
the act of pretending or making something seem true when it is not
a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope
a grape plant or vine
to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed
to ask for money, help, or information in a formal way
careful not to answer directly or reveal too much
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
making a long, sharp s sound
yes; used to show agreement or approval
a sharp sibilant sound, like a snake or steam making a noise
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
a leafy green vegetable with curly or flat leaves
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
making quick, sharp movements
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
a feeling that you or the room is spinning, often making you unsteady
to think you are hearing sounds that are not really there
to complain in a high, annoying voice
a small printed sheet used for advertising or sharing information
believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere
willing to do something or likely to agree to it
a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world
not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude
to make it possible for something to happen
the person who leads a police force or police department
a small bomb made from a metal pipe
a dangerous build-up of blood between the brain and the tissues around it after a head injury
the act of moving something on wheels
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
a setback or decline
to perform very well; to do something impressively
to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them
to spend time with someone or be part of their group
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
a short, sharp ringing sound
to make something more difficult or harder to understand
a harsh scolding or reprimand
to do something with full effort or confidence
a deep, low, continuous sound
a false reason or excuse used to hide the real purpose of something
cause something to improve a lot
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
the grip that lets a wheel, tire, or shoe hold on to a surface
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
slightly crazy, strange, or eccentric
to earn enough money to cover your basic living expenses
not related to the main subject or issue
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
a topic or argument that has been discussed too much and is no longer useful
a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization
a person with red hair
the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property
to laugh quietly
to get rid of something
too confident in yourself in a way that annoys other people
to put too much into something, or to make something have too much to handle
the local office that handles police work in a town or city
the work of preparing and serving food and drinks in places like schools, hospitals, or restaurants
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
a formal statement made under oath, often for use in court
a public event where people ride horses and show skills like roping animals
to die or be destroyed, especially in a sudden or tragic way
methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug
to change the order or position of things
in a frank and direct way
a reduction in the amount of tax you have to pay
to bulge or stick out, especially because of pressure or strong emotion
to give an old item to a store as part of the payment for a new one
to spend time doing nothing useful
to damage something badly by hitting it hard
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
small pieces that break off from a hard surface
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way