anticlimax
Worda disappointing ending to something that seemed exciting or important
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a disappointing ending to something that seemed exciting or important
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
the act of hunting or trapping rats
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
in a steady, regular rhythm
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result
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
a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram
to put handcuffs on someone
to secretly listen to other people's private conversation
causing a lot of pain or suffering
the amount of food or liquid that fills your mouth
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
to hang down loosely or swing gently
to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice
the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way
covered with a protective outer layer
to enter land or property without permission
to show or suggest that someone is involved in something bad or illegal
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a shot in basketball that is worth three points
something kept to remind you of a person, place, or event
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
to move in a circular or spiraling motion
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
in which; used in formal writing to refer to a place, situation, or statement
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited
used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
the round part of the eye
one of four equal parts of a circle or space
locked with a key
a natural tendency to think, feel, or act in a certain way
used to describe an action done deliberately and without pity or emotion
used to emphasize that a very large number of people are included
something used to trick or attract someone or something
I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker
a humorous or informal way for a female speaker to say "I" or "me
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
A sharp whistle made to show sexual interest in someone
able to be heard
to honor an event or place by being present
a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger
legal grounds that justify an arrest, search, or similar police action
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
a setback or decline
past tense and past participle of shoot
to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way
a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something
a frame with handles or poles for carrying a sick or injured person
a casual way to ask for a high five
an official order to appear in court
to record that you have started work or a shift
cause something to improve a lot
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
to hold on tightly to someone or something
the act of fastening something with a screw
to deal with a problem or change in a calm, flexible way
to stop discussing something and accept it as it is
to say a prayer before a meal
not related to the main subject or issue
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
looking neat, smart, or well dressed
to be very important or deeply meaningful to someone
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
not real, true, or honest; fake
a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement
used to give a reason or explanation
your; belonging to you
to laugh quietly
a group of wild boars
a plant grown for its small edible seeds
a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation
to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in
a place where donated blood is collected, tested, and stored for later use
not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear
the act of putting things into bags or packages
to move from one place to another, often over a long distance or at certain times of the year
to block a place so that people cannot enter or leave
to take action and become more involved or helpful
very upset, angry, or excited
a violent criminal or troublemaker
a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to appear or happen, especially by chance
to make something dirty or mess it up with dirt, paint, or other marks
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to submit something, such as a request or application