verbs for writers
A searchable collection of 700 curated verbs for movement, dialogue, emotion, conflict, observation, sensory detail, object interaction, and change.
bow
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a subtle effect.
The witness bowed when the question landed.
brace
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a tense effect.
The witness braced when the question landed.
clench
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a tense effect.
The witness clenched when the question landed.
crouch
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a weary effect.
The witness crouched when the question landed.
curl
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a weary effect.
The witness curled when the question landed.
droop
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a confident effect.
The witness droopped when the question landed.
fold
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a subtle effect.
The witness folded when the question landed.
gesture
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a confident effect.
The witness gestured when the question landed.
hover
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a subtle effect.
The witness hoverred when the question landed.
hunch
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a tense effect.
The witness hunched when the question landed.
kneel
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a weary effect.
The witness knelt when the question landed.
lean
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a confident effect.
The witness leanned when the question landed.
loom
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a tense effect.
The witness loommed when the question landed.
nod
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a subtle effect.
The witness nodded when the question landed.
perch
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a tense effect.
The witness perched when the question landed.
sag
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a weary effect.
The witness sagged when the question landed.
salute
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a confident effect.
The witness saluted when the question landed.
settle
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a weary effect.
The witness settled when the question landed.
shrug
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a subtle effect.
The witness shrugged when the question landed.
slump
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a tense effect.
The witness slumped when the question landed.
sprawl
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a weary effect.
The witness sprawled when the question landed.
squat
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a confident effect.
The witness squatted when the question landed.
stiffen
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a subtle effect.
The witness stiffenned when the question landed.
stoop
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a tense effect.
The witness stoopped when the question landed.
straighten
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a confident effect.
The witness straightenned when the question landed.
stretch
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a weary effect.
The witness stretched when the question landed.
sway
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a confident effect.
The witness swayed when the question landed.
tense
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a subtle effect.
The witness tensed when the question landed.
twitch
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a tense effect.
The witness twitched when the question landed.
uncurl
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a weary effect.
The witness uncurled when the question landed.
wilt
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a confident effect.
The witness wilted when the question landed.
yawn
Body LanguageUse to convey posture, gesture, or physical reaction, often with a subtle effect.
The witness yawned when the question landed.
accelerate
ChangeIncrease speed or progress.
The investigation accelerated after the second call.
bloom
ChangeDevelop or open gradually.
Rust bloomed around the bolts.
collapse
ChangeFall down or fail suddenly.
The plan collapsed before lunch.
deteriorate
ChangeBecome progressively worse.
Conditions deteriorated overnight.
dwindle
ChangeBecome gradually smaller or fewer.
Their options dwindled with each mile.
erupt
ChangeBegin suddenly and violently.
Laughter erupted from the back row.
escalate
ChangeBecome more intense or serious.
The argument escalated quickly.
fade
ChangeLose strength, color, or clarity.
The music faded into traffic noise.
fracture
ChangeBreak or split under pressure.
The alliance fractured after the vote.
freeze
ChangeStop suddenly or become motionless.
She froze at the sound of her name.
ignite
ChangeStart burning or trigger sudden activity.
One rumor ignited the entire office.
melt
ChangeSoften, dissolve, or lose resistance.
His anger melted when the child smiled.
mount
ChangeIncrease gradually.
Pressure mounted as the deadline approached.
narrow
ChangeBecome more limited or focused.
The search narrowed to three blocks.
plunge
ChangeFall or move downward suddenly.
The temperature plunged after sunset.
recede
ChangeMove back or diminish.
The floodwater slowly receded.
shrink
ChangeBecome smaller.
The crowd shrank as the rain worsened.
snowball
ChangeGrow rapidly by accumulating more.
A minor mistake snowballed into a shutdown.
soften
ChangeBecome less hard, severe, or resistant.
Her expression softened.
stall
ChangeStop making progress.
Negotiations stalled over one sentence.
surge
ChangeIncrease or move forward suddenly.
The crowd surged toward the doors.
taper
ChangeDecrease gradually.
The applause tapered into scattered claps.
tighten
ChangeBecome more tense, strict, or narrow.
Security tightened around the building.
unravel
ChangeCome apart or become understood.
His story unraveled under simple questions.
widen
ChangeBecome broader or more open.
Her smile widened.
bash
ConflictStrike forcefully.
He bashed the lock with a tire iron.
batter
ConflictHit repeatedly with force.
Rain battered the windows all night.
brandish
ConflictWave or display something as a threat.
The robber brandished a rusted wrench.
clash
ConflictMeet in violent or noisy conflict.
Protesters clashed with security outside.
clobber
ConflictHit very hard.
The branch clobbered the roof.
club
ConflictStrike with a heavy object.
He clubbed the door handle with a flashlight.
crush
ConflictPress or break with great force.
The machine crushed the empty cans.
deflect
ConflictTurn aside an attack, object, or criticism.
She deflected the question with a joke.
dodge
ConflictMove quickly to avoid something.
He dodged the swinging gate.
drag
ConflictPull with effort or force.
They dragged the cabinet across the floor.
grapple
ConflictStruggle at close range.
The brothers grappled in the narrow hallway.
hurl
ConflictThrow with great force.
She hurled the keys into the yard.
jab
ConflictPoke or strike quickly.
He jabbed a finger at the map.
kick
ConflictStrike with the foot.
Mara kicked the door shut.
lunge
ConflictMove forward suddenly to attack or seize.
The dog lunged at the fence.
pummel
ConflictStrike repeatedly.
Hail pummeled the metal roof.
ram
ConflictDrive forcefully into something.
The truck rammed the barricade.
rattle
ConflictShake or disturb violently.
The blast rattled every window on the block.
rip
ConflictTear quickly or violently.
He ripped the notice from the wall.
seize
ConflictTake hold suddenly and forcefully.
She seized his wrist.
shatter
ConflictBreak suddenly into pieces.
The bottle shattered against the curb.
shove
ConflictPush roughly or suddenly.
He shoved the chair aside.
slam
ConflictStrike or close with great force.
She slammed the drawer.
smash
ConflictBreak or hit violently.
The wave smashed the boat against the dock.
snatch
ConflictTake something quickly and abruptly.
A hand snatched the note from the desk.
swing
ConflictMove an arm or object in a curve to strike.
He swung the bat at the lock.
tackle
ConflictBring someone down by grabbing them.
Nina tackled him before he reached the stairs.
thrust
ConflictPush suddenly and forcefully.
He thrust the photograph toward her.
tug
ConflictPull sharply or repeatedly.
The child tugged at her sleeve.
wrench
ConflictPull or twist violently.
She wrenched the wheel to the left.
ambush
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker ambushed before anyone could intervene.
assault
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker assaulted before anyone could intervene.
attack
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker attacked before anyone could intervene.
barricade
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker barricaded before anyone could intervene.
beat
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker beatted before anyone could intervene.
blast
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker blasted before anyone could intervene.
block
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker blocked before anyone could intervene.
break
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker broke before anyone could intervene.
bruise
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker bruised before anyone could intervene.
bulldoze
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker bulldozed before anyone could intervene.
bump
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker bumped before anyone could intervene.
burst
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker bursted before anyone could intervene.
capture
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker captured before anyone could intervene.
chase
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker chased before anyone could intervene.
choke
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker choked before anyone could intervene.
chop
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker chopped before anyone could intervene.
collide
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker collided before anyone could intervene.
conquer
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker conquerred before anyone could intervene.
corner
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker cornerred before anyone could intervene.
crack
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker cracked before anyone could intervene.
crash
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker crashed before anyone could intervene.
cuff
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker cuffed before anyone could intervene.
cut
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker cut before anyone could intervene.
defeat
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker defeatted before anyone could intervene.
defend
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker defended before anyone could intervene.
demolish
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker demolished before anyone could intervene.
disarm
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker disarmed before anyone could intervene.
disrupt
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker disrupted before anyone could intervene.
eject
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker ejected before anyone could intervene.
elbow
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker elbowed before anyone could intervene.
evade
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker evaded before anyone could intervene.
fight
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker fought before anyone could intervene.
fire
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker fired before anyone could intervene.
gouge
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker gouged before anyone could intervene.
grab
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker grabbed before anyone could intervene.
hack
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker hacked before anyone could intervene.
hammer
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker hammerred before anyone could intervene.
hit
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker hit before anyone could intervene.
invade
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker invaded before anyone could intervene.
knock
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker knocked before anyone could intervene.
maul
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker maulled before anyone could intervene.
overpower
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker overpowerred before anyone could intervene.
pin
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker pinned before anyone could intervene.
pound
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker pounded before anyone could intervene.
punch
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker punched before anyone could intervene.
repel
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker repelled before anyone could intervene.
resist
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker resisted before anyone could intervene.
restrain
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker restrainned before anyone could intervene.
sabotage
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker sabotaged before anyone could intervene.
scorch
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker scorched before anyone could intervene.
shackle
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker shackled before anyone could intervene.
shoot
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker shot before anyone could intervene.
slap
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker slapped before anyone could intervene.
slice
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker sliced before anyone could intervene.
smother
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker smotherred before anyone could intervene.
spear
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker spearred before anyone could intervene.
splinter
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker splinterred before anyone could intervene.
stab
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker stabbed before anyone could intervene.
strangle
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker strangled before anyone could intervene.
strike
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker struck before anyone could intervene.
tear
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker tore before anyone could intervene.
throttle
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a urgent effect.
The attacker throttled before anyone could intervene.
trample
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a forceful effect.
The attacker trampled before anyone could intervene.
trap
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a violent effect.
The attacker trapped before anyone could intervene.
wound
Conflict & ForceUse to convey force, resistance, or physical conflict, often with a defensive effect.
The attacker wounded before anyone could intervene.
accuse
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she accused.
acknowledge
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she acknowledged.
add
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she added.
admit
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she admitted.
advise
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she advised.
affirm
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she affirmed.
announce
DialogueState something publicly or formally.
“Dinner is canceled,” she announced to the hungry room.
answer
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she answerred.
apologize
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she apologized.
argue
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she argued.
ask
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she asked.
assure
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she assured.
babble
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she babbled.
bark
DialogueSpeak sharply and forcefully.
“Move,” the captain barked.
beg
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she begged.
bellow
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she bellowed.
blabber
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she blabberred.
blurt
DialogueSay something suddenly without thinking.
“I broke it,” Owen blurted.
bluster
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she blusterred.
boast
DialogueSpeak with excessive pride.
He boasted that the job would take ten minutes.
breathe
DialogueSay something in a very soft voice.
“Don’t turn around,” she breathed.
call
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she called.
caution
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she cautionned.
challenge
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she challenged.
chant
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she chanted.
chatter
DialogueTalk quickly and continuously.
The children chattered through the entire ride.
cheer
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she cheerred.
chide
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she chided.
claim
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she claimmed.
coax
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she coaxed.
command
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she commanded.
complain
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she complainned.
concede
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she conceded.
confess
DialogueAdmit something reluctantly or honestly.
“I read the letter,” she confessed.
confide
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she confided.
confirm
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she confirmed.
counter
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she counterred.
croak
DialogueSpeak in a rough, weak voice.
“Water,” he croaked.
cry
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she cried.
curse
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she cursed.
debate
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she debated.
declare
DialogueSay something firmly and clearly.
“This ends tonight,” Mara declared.
demand
DialogueAsk forcefully as though entitled to an answer.
“Where is he?” she demanded.
deny
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she denied.
describe
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she described.
disclose
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she disclosed.
drawl
DialogueSpeak slowly, stretching the words.
“Well, look who came back,” he drawled.
drone
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she droned.
encourage
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she encouraged.
exclaim
DialogueSpeak suddenly with strong feeling.
“You found it!” she exclaimed.
explain
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she explainned.
gasp
DialogueSpeak while taking a sudden breath.
“Behind you,” he gasped.
groan
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she groanned.
growl
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she growled.
grumble
DialogueComplain in a low, irritated voice.
“Typical,” Ed grumbled.
hiss
DialogueSpeak in an angry, whispering voice.
“Sit down,” she hissed.
insist
DialogueState something firmly despite doubt or resistance.
“I heard footsteps,” he insisted.
joke
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she joked.
lecture
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she lectured.
lie
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she lay.
mention
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she mentionned.
mock
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she mocked.
mumble
DialogueSpeak quietly and unclearly.
He mumbled an apology into his collar.
murmur
DialogueSpeak softly and gently.
“I remember,” she murmured.
mutter
DialogueSpeak in a low voice, often with irritation.
“Waste of time,” he muttered.
nag
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she nagged.
object
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she objected.
order
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she orderred.
persuade
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she persuaded.
plead
DialogueAsk urgently and emotionally.
“Give me one more day,” she pleaded.
praise
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she praised.
proclaim
DialogueAnnounce something with confidence or ceremony.
The mayor proclaimed the bridge safe.
promise
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she promised.
protest
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she protested.
quaver
DialogueSpeak with a trembling voice.
“Who’s there?” the old man quavered.
question
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she questionned.
rant
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she ranted.
rasp
DialogueSpeak in a harsh, rough voice.
“Open the window,” she rasped.
reassure
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she reassured.
recount
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she recounted.
reply
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she replied.
report
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she reported.
request
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she requested.
retort
DialogueReply sharply or angrily.
“Then do it yourself,” he retorted.
reveal
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she revealled.
roar
DialogueShout very loudly.
“Get down!” Malik roared.
scoff
DialogueSpeak with mocking disbelief.
“That’s your plan?” she scoffed.
scold
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she scolded.
scream
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she screammed.
shout
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she shoutted.
shriek
DialogueCry out in a high, sharp voice.
“Spider!” Noah shrieked.
snap
DialogueSpeak abruptly with irritation.
“I heard you,” she snapped.
snarl
DialogueSpeak with hostility, like a growling animal.
“Touch it again,” he snarled.
snicker
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she snickerred.
sob
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she sobbed.
speculate
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she speculated.
stammer
DialogueSpeak with repeated stops from nerves or uncertainty.
“I—I thought you left,” he stammered.
stutter
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she stutterred.
suggest
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she suggested.
taunt
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she taunted.
tease
DialogueSpeak playfully at someone’s expense.
“Nice parking job,” she teased.
tell
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she told.
threaten
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she threatenned.
thunder
DialogueSpeak in a loud, commanding voice.
“Enough,” the judge thundered.
urge
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a neutral effect.
“That changes everything,” she urged.
warn
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a sharp effect.
“That changes everything,” she warned.
wheeze
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a quiet effect.
“That changes everything,” she wheezed.
whimper
DialogueSpeak or cry weakly from fear or pain.
“Please stop,” he whimpered.
whisper
DialogueSpeak very quietly.
“The key is under the mat,” she whispered.
yap
DialogueUse to convey spoken delivery, often with a emotional effect.
“That changes everything,” she yapped.
yell
DialogueSpeak very loudly, often from anger or urgency.
“Wait!” he yelled across the platform.
admire
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He admired at the thought of going back.
adore
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He adored at the thought of going back.
agonize
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He agonized at the thought of going back.
anguish
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He anguished at the thought of going back.
anticipate
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He anticipated at the thought of going back.
appreciate
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He appreciated at the thought of going back.
beam
Emotion & ReactionSmile with obvious happiness or pride.
She beamed when her name appeared on the screen.
begrudge
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He begrudged at the thought of going back.
blanch
Emotion & ReactionTurn pale from fear or shock.
He blanched at the total on the invoice.
blush
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He blushed at the thought of going back.
bristle
Emotion & ReactionReact with visible anger or defensiveness.
Nora bristled at the accusation.
brood
Emotion & ReactionThink gloomily about something for a long time.
He brooded over the unanswered message.
cherish
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He cherished at the thought of going back.
covet
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He covetted at the thought of going back.
cower
Emotion & ReactionShrink away in fear.
The dog cowered beneath the desk.
cringe
Emotion & ReactionDraw back from embarrassment or discomfort.
She cringed at the recording of her own voice.
delight
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He delighted at the thought of going back.
despair
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He despairred at the thought of going back.
detest
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He detested at the thought of going back.
doubt
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He doubted at the thought of going back.
dread
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He dreadded at the thought of going back.
envy
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He envied at the thought of going back.
exult
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He exulted at the thought of going back.
falter
Emotion & ReactionLose confidence, strength, or momentum.
His smile faltered when the door opened.
fear
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He fearred at the thought of going back.
flinch
Emotion & ReactionReact with a sudden small movement from fear or pain.
She flinched when he raised his hand.
forgive
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He forgived at the thought of going back.
fret
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He fretted at the thought of going back.
frown
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He frowned at the thought of going back.
fume
Emotion & ReactionShow or feel intense anger.
He fumed in silence through the entire meeting.
gape
Emotion & ReactionStare with the mouth open in surprise.
They gaped at the hole in the roof.
gloat
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He gloatted at the thought of going back.
glower
Emotion & ReactionLook at someone with angry displeasure.
Mina glowered across the table.
grieve
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He grieved at the thought of going back.
grimace
Emotion & ReactionTwist the face from pain or disgust.
He grimaced after tasting the medicine.
grin
Emotion & ReactionSmile broadly.
She grinned like she already knew the ending.
hesitate
Emotion & ReactionPause because of uncertainty.
He hesitated before opening the envelope.
hope
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He hoped at the thought of going back.
hurt
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He hurted at the thought of going back.
lament
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He lamented at the thought of going back.
loathe
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He loathed at the thought of going back.
love
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He loved at the thought of going back.
marvel
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He marvelled at the thought of going back.
mope
Emotion & ReactionAct gloomy and withdrawn.
Cal moped around the house after the rejection.
mourn
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He mourned at the thought of going back.
panic
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He panicced at the thought of going back.
pine
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He pined at the thought of going back.
pity
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He pitied at the thought of going back.
pout
Emotion & ReactionPush out the lips to show displeasure.
The child pouted beside the untouched cake.
quail
Emotion & ReactionShrink back in fear.
Even the loudest critic quailed under her stare.
rage
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He raged at the thought of going back.
recoil
Emotion & ReactionPull back suddenly in fear, shock, or disgust.
She recoiled from the smell.
regret
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He regretted at the thought of going back.
relax
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He relaxed at the thought of going back.
relish
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He relished at the thought of going back.
repent
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He repented at the thought of going back.
resent
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He resented at the thought of going back.
savor
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He savorred at the thought of going back.
scowl
Emotion & ReactionFrown in anger or disapproval.
Dad scowled at the muddy footprints.
seethe
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He seethed at the thought of going back.
shame
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He shamed at the thought of going back.
shiver
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He shiverred at the thought of going back.
shudder
Emotion & ReactionTremble suddenly from fear, cold, or disgust.
He shuddered at the memory.
sigh
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He sighed at the thought of going back.
simmer
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He simmerred at the thought of going back.
smile
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He smiled at the thought of going back.
smirk
Emotion & ReactionSmile in a smug or self-satisfied way.
Lena smirked when the prediction came true.
smolder
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He smolderred at the thought of going back.
squirm
Emotion & ReactionMove uneasily from embarrassment or discomfort.
He squirmed under the questions.
startle
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He startled at the thought of going back.
stew
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a restrained effect.
He stewed at the thought of going back.
suffer
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He sufferred at the thought of going back.
sulk
Emotion & ReactionRemain silent and resentful.
She sulked in the passenger seat.
suspect
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a warm effect.
He suspected at the thought of going back.
swoon
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He swoonned at the thought of going back.
tremble
Emotion & ReactionShake from fear, cold, or excitement.
The paper trembled in his hand.
trust
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a uneasy effect.
He trusted at the thought of going back.
waver
Emotion & ReactionBecome uncertain or unsteady.
Her resolve wavered at the sound of his voice.
wince
Emotion & ReactionReact briefly to pain or embarrassment.
He winced when she mentioned the karaoke video.
worry
Emotion & ReactionUse to convey inner emotion or visible reaction, often with a intense effect.
He worried at the thought of going back.
yearn
Emotion & ReactionFeel a deep longing.
She yearned for one ordinary afternoon.
blink
Facial ExpressionUse to convey facial expression or eye movement, often with a subtle effect.
Mara blinked across the table.
cock
Facial ExpressionUse to convey facial expression or eye movement, often with a hostile effect.
Mara cocked across the table.
gawk
Facial ExpressionUse to convey facial expression or eye movement, often with a amused effect.
Mara gawked across the table.
leer
Facial ExpressionUse to convey facial expression or eye movement, often with a curious effect.
Mara leerred across the table.
ogle
Facial ExpressionUse to convey facial expression or eye movement, often with a amused effect.
Mara ogled across the table.
sneer
Facial ExpressionUse to convey facial expression or eye movement, often with a hostile effect.
Mara sneerred across the table.
squint
Facial ExpressionUse to convey facial expression or eye movement, often with a subtle effect.
Mara squinted across the table.
wink
Facial ExpressionUse to convey facial expression or eye movement, often with a curious effect.
Mara winked across the table.
advance
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure advanced toward the far end of the platform.
amble
MovementWalk at an easy, unhurried pace.
Lewis ambled toward the counter as though the coffee might wait for him.
approach
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure approached toward the far end of the platform.
arrive
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure arrived toward the far end of the platform.
ascend
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure ascended toward the far end of the platform.
backpedal
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure backpedalled toward the far end of the platform.
barrel
MovementMove forward quickly and with little control.
The truck barreled through the intersection.
bob
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure bobbed toward the far end of the platform.
bolt
MovementRun away suddenly.
The rabbit bolted into the weeds.
bounce
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure bounced toward the far end of the platform.
bound
MovementMove forward in long, energetic leaps.
The dog bounded across the yard.
brake
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure braked toward the far end of the platform.
burrow
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure burrowed toward the far end of the platform.
bustle
MovementMove with busy, purposeful energy.
Servers bustled between the crowded tables.
canoe
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure canoed toward the far end of the platform.
caper
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure caperred toward the far end of the platform.
careen
MovementMove rapidly and unsteadily.
The cart careened down the ramp.
charge
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure charged toward the far end of the platform.
circle
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure circled toward the far end of the platform.
clamber
MovementClimb awkwardly using hands and feet.
She clambered over the fallen fence.
coast
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure coasted toward the far end of the platform.
crawl
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure crawled toward the far end of the platform.
creep
MovementMove slowly and quietly.
A shadow crept beneath the door.
cross
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure crossed toward the far end of the platform.
cruise
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure cruised toward the far end of the platform.
dart
MovementMove suddenly and quickly.
His eyes darted toward the exit.
dash
MovementRun somewhere quickly.
Mara dashed across the street before the light changed.
depart
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure departed toward the far end of the platform.
descend
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure descended toward the far end of the platform.
dip
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure dipped toward the far end of the platform.
dive
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure dived toward the far end of the platform.
drift
MovementMove slowly without a clear direction.
He drifted toward the back of the room.
drop
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure dropped toward the far end of the platform.
duck
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure ducked toward the far end of the platform.
edge
MovementMove gradually and cautiously.
She edged closer to the open window.
emerge
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure emerged toward the far end of the platform.
enter
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure enterred toward the far end of the platform.
escape
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure escaped toward the far end of the platform.
exit
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure exitted toward the far end of the platform.
flee
MovementRun away from danger.
The crowd fled when the alarm sounded.
flit
MovementMove lightly and quickly from place to place.
A moth flitted around the porch light.
follow
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure followed toward the far end of the platform.
gallop
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure gallopped toward the far end of the platform.
glide
MovementMove smoothly and without visible effort.
The skater glided across the ice.
hasten
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure hastenned toward the far end of the platform.
hop
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure hopped toward the far end of the platform.
hurry
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure hurried toward the far end of the platform.
hurtle
MovementMove at high speed, often dangerously.
Debris hurtled past the windshield.
inch
MovementMove very slowly in small amounts.
Traffic inched toward the bridge.
jog
MovementRun at a steady, moderate pace.
He jogged beside the moving truck.
journey
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure journeyed toward the far end of the platform.
leap
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure leapped toward the far end of the platform.
limp
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure limped toward the far end of the platform.
lope
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure loped toward the far end of the platform.
lumber
MovementMove heavily and awkwardly.
The bear lumbered through the brush.
lurch
MovementMove suddenly and unsteadily.
The elevator lurched between floors.
march
MovementWalk with firm, deliberate steps.
She marched into the office holding the broken handle.
meander
MovementFollow a winding or indirect path.
The trail meandered beside the river.
migrate
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure migrated toward the far end of the platform.
mosey
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure moseyed toward the far end of the platform.
pace
MovementWalk back and forth, often from tension.
He paced beside the silent phone.
paddle
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure paddled toward the far end of the platform.
parade
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure paraded toward the far end of the platform.
pass
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure passed toward the far end of the platform.
pedal
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure pedalled toward the far end of the platform.
pivot
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure pivotted toward the far end of the platform.
plod
MovementWalk slowly and heavily.
They plodded home through wet snow.
pounce
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure pounced toward the far end of the platform.
prowl
MovementMove around quietly while searching or hunting.
A cat prowled beneath the parked cars.
pursue
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure pursued toward the far end of the platform.
race
MovementMove at great speed.
She raced upstairs before anyone could stop her.
reel
MovementStagger as though losing balance.
He reeled away from the punch.
retreat
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure retreatted toward the far end of the platform.
return
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure returned toward the far end of the platform.
rise
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure rose toward the far end of the platform.
roam
MovementMove around freely without a fixed route.
Wild horses roamed the valley.
roll
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure rolled toward the far end of the platform.
rush
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure rushed toward the far end of the platform.
sail
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure sailled toward the far end of the platform.
scamper
MovementRun with quick, light steps.
The children scampered out of the rain.
scoot
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure scootted toward the far end of the platform.
scramble
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure scrambled toward the far end of the platform.
scurry
MovementMove hurriedly with short, quick steps.
Workers scurried to cover the equipment.
shuffle
MovementWalk without lifting the feet fully.
Grandpa shuffled toward the kitchen.
sidle
MovementMove sideways in a cautious or sly way.
He sidled toward the last empty chair.
skid
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure skidded toward the far end of the platform.
skip
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure skipped toward the far end of the platform.
skulk
MovementMove secretly while trying not to be noticed.
Someone skulked behind the storage shed.
slide
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure slid toward the far end of the platform.
slink
MovementMove smoothly and quietly with a guilty or secretive air.
The dog slinked beneath the table.
slip
MovementMove quietly or unnoticed.
She slipped out before the speeches began.
slither
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure slitherred toward the far end of the platform.
sneak
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure sneakked toward the far end of the platform.
soar
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure soarred toward the far end of the platform.
spin
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure spun toward the far end of the platform.
spiral
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure spiralled toward the far end of the platform.
spring
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure sprang toward the far end of the platform.
sprint
MovementRun at full speed for a short distance.
He sprinted for the closing train doors.
stagger
MovementWalk unsteadily as though about to fall.
She staggered from the smoke-filled room.
stalk
MovementMove with stiff purpose or menace.
He stalked down the hallway, jaw clenched.
step
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure stepped toward the far end of the platform.
stomp
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure stomped toward the far end of the platform.
streak
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure streakked toward the far end of the platform.
stride
MovementWalk with long, confident steps.
Nina strode onto the stage before doubt caught up.
stroll
MovementWalk in a relaxed way.
They strolled along the empty boardwalk.
strut
MovementWalk in a proud, showy manner.
He strutted into the meeting wearing borrowed confidence.
stumble
MovementTrip or move awkwardly.
She stumbled over the loose cable.
swagger
MovementWalk with exaggerated confidence.
The rookie swaggered toward the dugout.
sweep
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure swept toward the far end of the platform.
swerve
MovementChange direction suddenly.
The driver swerved around the fallen branch.
swim
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure swam toward the far end of the platform.
tiptoe
MovementWalk quietly on the toes.
Ben tiptoed past the sleeping dog.
toddle
MovementWalk with short, unsteady steps.
The toddler toddled toward the open cabinet.
trek
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure trekked toward the far end of the platform.
trip
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure tripped toward the far end of the platform.
trot
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure trotted toward the far end of the platform.
trudge
MovementWalk slowly with effort or exhaustion.
We trudged uphill through the mud.
tumble
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure tumbled toward the far end of the platform.
twist
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a graceful effect.
The figure twisted toward the far end of the platform.
vault
MovementLeap over something using the hands or a pole.
She vaulted the railing and kept running.
veer
MovementChange direction suddenly or gradually.
The conversation veered toward money.
wade
MovementWalk through water or another resisting substance.
He waded through knee-high weeds.
wander
MovementMove without a fixed route or purpose.
Her attention wandered during the lecture.
weave
MovementMove by repeatedly changing direction.
The cyclist weaved through traffic.
wheel
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure wheelled toward the far end of the platform.
whirl
MovementTurn or move around rapidly.
She whirled at the sound of breaking glass.
withdraw
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a awkward effect.
The figure withdrawed toward the far end of the platform.
wriggle
MovementTwist the body in small movements.
The puppy wriggled free of the blanket.
zigzag
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a neutral effect.
The figure zigzagged toward the far end of the platform.
zoom
MovementUse to convey physical motion, often with a urgent effect.
The figure zoommed toward the far end of the platform.
clasp
Object InteractionHold tightly with the hands.
She clasped the letter to her chest.
clutch
Object InteractionGrip tightly, often from fear or urgency.
He clutched the railing.
cradle
Object InteractionHold gently and protectively.
She cradled the broken watch in both hands.
crumple
Object InteractionCrush into wrinkles or folds.
He crumpled the receipt.
fiddle
Object InteractionHandle something restlessly.
She fiddled with the zipper on her coat.
fumble
Object InteractionHandle awkwardly or unsuccessfully.
He fumbled with the unfamiliar lock.
grip
Object InteractionHold firmly.
Mara gripped the steering wheel.
hoist
Object InteractionRaise something heavy.
They hoisted the crate onto the truck.
jostle
Object InteractionBump or push roughly in a crowd.
Commuters jostled one another near the doors.
knead
Object InteractionPress and work repeatedly with the hands.
She kneaded the dough while he explained.
pluck
Object InteractionPull or pick with a quick motion.
He plucked a thread from his sleeve.
pry
Object InteractionForce open or apart.
They pried the lid from the crate.
rake
Object InteractionDrag fingers or a tool across something.
She raked a hand through her hair.
rifle
Object InteractionSearch quickly and roughly through things.
He rifled through the desk drawers.
scrape
Object InteractionDrag a hard edge across a surface.
She scraped ice from the windshield.
scrub
Object InteractionClean by rubbing hard.
He scrubbed the stain until the fabric faded.
squeeze
Object InteractionPress firmly from opposite sides.
He squeezed the tube until it split.
toss
Object InteractionThrow lightly or casually.
She tossed him the keys.
twirl
Object InteractionSpin something lightly.
He twirled the pen between his fingers.
unfurl
Object InteractionOpen or spread something rolled or folded.
They unfurled the map across the hood.
wedge
Object InteractionForce into a narrow space.
She wedged the chair beneath the handle.
yank
Object InteractionPull suddenly and sharply.
He yanked the cord from the wall.
assess
ObservationJudge the nature, quality, or importance of something.
She assessed the room before choosing a seat.
calculate
ObservationWork out a result or estimate.
He calculated the distance to the fence.
consider
ObservationThink carefully about something.
Mara considered the offer and its hidden teeth.
detect
ObservationNotice something difficult to see or sense.
She detected smoke beneath the perfume.
discern
ObservationRecognize something subtle or unclear.
He discerned a figure beyond the fog.
examine
ObservationInspect closely and carefully.
The mechanic examined the cracked housing.
eye
ObservationLook at with interest, suspicion, or desire.
She eyed the last piece of pie.
glance
ObservationLook briefly.
He glanced at the clock.
glimpse
ObservationSee briefly or incompletely.
She glimpsed movement behind the curtain.
inspect
ObservationExamine carefully for problems or details.
They inspected the foundation for cracks.
notice
ObservationBecome aware of something.
He noticed the mud on her shoes.
observe
ObservationWatch or notice carefully.
She observed the exchange from across the lobby.
peer
ObservationLook closely because something is hard to see.
He peered into the dark stairwell.
ponder
ObservationThink deeply about something.
She pondered whether silence counted as an answer.
recognize
ObservationIdentify something previously known.
He recognized the handwriting immediately.
register
ObservationBecome consciously aware of something.
The warning barely registered.
scan
ObservationLook over quickly and systematically.
Nora scanned the crowd for familiar faces.
scrutinize
ObservationExamine with close, critical attention.
The editor scrutinized every number.
spot
ObservationNotice or identify suddenly.
She spotted the key beneath the radiator.
stare
ObservationLook fixedly for a long time.
He stared at the empty chair.
study
ObservationLook at or think about carefully.
Mina studied his expression.
survey
ObservationLook over a whole area.
From the hill, they surveyed the flooded fields.
track
ObservationFollow movement or progress.
His eyes tracked the bird across the sky.
watch
ObservationLook at attentively over time.
She watched the door until sunrise.
analyze
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective analyzed the detail everyone else had missed.
assume
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective assumed the detail everyone else had missed.
audit
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective auditted the detail everyone else had missed.
believe
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective believed the detail everyone else had missed.
catalog
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective catalogged the detail everyone else had missed.
check
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective checked the detail everyone else had missed.
classify
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective classified the detail everyone else had missed.
compare
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective compared the detail everyone else had missed.
conclude
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective concluded the detail everyone else had missed.
connect
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective connected the detail everyone else had missed.
contemplate
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective contemplated the detail everyone else had missed.
decode
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective decoded the detail everyone else had missed.
deduce
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective deduced the detail everyone else had missed.
deliberate
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective deliberated the detail everyone else had missed.
diagnose
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective diagnosed the detail everyone else had missed.
discover
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective discoverred the detail everyone else had missed.
distinguish
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective distinguished the detail everyone else had missed.
envision
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective envisionned the detail everyone else had missed.
estimate
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective estimated the detail everyone else had missed.
evaluate
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective evaluated the detail everyone else had missed.
expect
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective expected the detail everyone else had missed.
focus
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective focussed the detail everyone else had missed.
foresee
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective foreseed the detail everyone else had missed.
imagine
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective imagined the detail everyone else had missed.
infer
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective inferred the detail everyone else had missed.
interpret
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective interpretted the detail everyone else had missed.
investigate
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective investigated the detail everyone else had missed.
judge
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective judged the detail everyone else had missed.
know
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective knew the detail everyone else had missed.
learn
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective learned the detail everyone else had missed.
map
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective mapped the detail everyone else had missed.
measure
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective measured the detail everyone else had missed.
monitor
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective monitorred the detail everyone else had missed.
note
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective noted the detail everyone else had missed.
perceive
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective perceived the detail everyone else had missed.
plan
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective planned the detail everyone else had missed.
predict
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective predicted the detail everyone else had missed.
realize
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective realized the detail everyone else had missed.
recall
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective recalled the detail everyone else had missed.
reconsider
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective reconsiderred the detail everyone else had missed.
reconstruct
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective reconstructed the detail everyone else had missed.
reflect
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective reflected the detail everyone else had missed.
remember
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective rememberred the detail everyone else had missed.
research
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective researched the detail everyone else had missed.
resolve
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective resolved the detail everyone else had missed.
rethink
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective rethinked the detail everyone else had missed.
review
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective reviewed the detail everyone else had missed.
search
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective searched the detail everyone else had missed.
sense
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective sensed the detail everyone else had missed.
solve
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective solved the detail everyone else had missed.
theorize
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective theorized the detail everyone else had missed.
trace
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a uncertain effect.
The detective traced the detail everyone else had missed.
understand
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a reflective effect.
The detective understanded the detail everyone else had missed.
verify
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a focused effect.
The detective verified the detail everyone else had missed.
wonder
Observation & ThoughtUse to convey attention, reasoning, memory, or judgment, often with a analytical effect.
The detective wonderred the detail everyone else had missed.
blaze
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a bright effect.
The light blazed across the empty room.
brighten
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a harsh effect.
The light brightenned across the empty room.
burn
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a faint effect.
The light burned across the empty room.
darken
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a atmospheric effect.
The light darkenned across the empty room.
dazzle
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a harsh effect.
The light dazzled across the empty room.
dim
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a atmospheric effect.
The light dimmed across the empty room.
flare
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a faint effect.
The light flared across the empty room.
flash
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a bright effect.
The light flashed across the empty room.
glint
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a harsh effect.
The light glinted across the empty room.
glisten
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a atmospheric effect.
The light glistenned across the empty room.
haze
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a bright effect.
The light hazed across the empty room.
illuminate
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a bright effect.
The light illuminated across the empty room.
shadow
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a faint effect.
The light shadowed across the empty room.
shine
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a harsh effect.
The light shined across the empty room.
silhouette
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a faint effect.
The light silhouetted across the empty room.
sparkle
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a atmospheric effect.
The light sparkled across the empty room.
spotlight
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a bright effect.
The light spotlighted across the empty room.
stain
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a faint effect.
The light stainned across the empty room.
tint
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a harsh effect.
The light tinted across the empty room.
twinkle
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a atmospheric effect.
The light twinkled across the empty room.
wash
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a bright effect.
The light washed across the empty room.
whiten
Sensory — Light & SightUse to convey light, visibility, color, or visual atmosphere, often with a faint effect.
The light whitenned across the empty room.
ache
Sensory — MixedFeel a steady, dull pain or longing.
His shoulders ached after the climb.
buzz
Sensory — MixedMake a low, continuous humming sound.
Fluorescent lights buzzed overhead.
clang
Sensory — MixedMake a loud metallic sound.
A pipe clanged somewhere below.
crackle
Sensory — MixedMake a series of small, sharp sounds.
The radio crackled to life.
drip
Sensory — MixedFall in small drops.
Water dripped from the ceiling.
echo
Sensory — MixedRepeat or reflect a sound.
Her footsteps echoed through the garage.
flicker
Sensory — MixedShine or move unsteadily.
The hallway light flickered twice.
glare
Sensory — MixedShine with harsh brightness.
Headlights glared through the rain.
gleam
Sensory — MixedShine softly or briefly.
A coin gleamed beneath the bench.
glimmer
Sensory — MixedShine faintly.
A porch light glimmered through the trees.
glow
Sensory — MixedGive off steady, gentle light.
The stove coils glowed red.
grate
Sensory — MixedMake a harsh scraping sound or irritate.
Metal grated against concrete.
hum
Sensory — MixedMake a steady low sound.
The refrigerator hummed in the dark.
pulse
Sensory — MixedBeat or throb rhythmically.
Pain pulsed behind his eye.
reek
Sensory — MixedSmell strongly and unpleasantly.
The basement reeked of wet cardboard.
ripple
Sensory — MixedMove in small waves.
Wind rippled across the tall grass.
rumble
Sensory — MixedMake a deep, continuous sound.
Thunder rumbled beyond the hills.
rustle
Sensory — MixedMake a soft, dry sound.
Leaves rustled beside the window.
shimmer
Sensory — MixedShine with a wavering light.
Heat shimmered above the highway.
sizzle
Sensory — MixedMake a hissing sound while cooking or burning.
Bacon sizzled in the pan.
sting
Sensory — MixedCause a sharp burning pain.
Cold air stung her cheeks.
stink
Sensory — MixedGive off a strong unpleasant odor.
The dumpster stank in the summer heat.
throb
Sensory — MixedBeat with a strong, regular pain or rhythm.
His ankle throbbed beneath the bandage.
thrum
Sensory — MixedVibrate with a steady rhythm.
The engine thrummed beneath their feet.
tingle
Sensory — MixedProduce a light prickling sensation.
Her fingers tingled from the cold.
whine
Sensory — MixedMake a long, high-pitched sound.
The drill whined through the wall.
chew
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a pleasant effect.
The aroma chewed through the warm kitchen.
flavor
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a subtle effect.
The aroma flavorred through the warm kitchen.
gulp
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a unpleasant effect.
The aroma gulped through the warm kitchen.
inhale
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a pleasant effect.
The aroma inhaled through the warm kitchen.
lick
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a rich effect.
The aroma licked through the warm kitchen.
nibble
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a subtle effect.
The aroma nibbled through the warm kitchen.
perfume
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a rich effect.
The aroma perfumed through the warm kitchen.
sample
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a pleasant effect.
The aroma sampled through the warm kitchen.
sip
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a unpleasant effect.
The aroma sipped through the warm kitchen.
slurp
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a rich effect.
The aroma slurped through the warm kitchen.
smell
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a pleasant effect.
The aroma smelled through the warm kitchen.
sniff
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a unpleasant effect.
The aroma sniffed through the warm kitchen.
snort
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a rich effect.
The aroma snorted through the warm kitchen.
swallow
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a subtle effect.
The aroma swallowed through the warm kitchen.
taste
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a subtle effect.
The aroma tasted through the warm kitchen.
waft
Sensory — Smell & TasteUse to convey odor, flavor, eating, or drinking, often with a unpleasant effect.
The aroma wafted through the warm kitchen.
bang
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a soft effect.
The machine banged somewhere beyond the wall.
beep
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a sharp effect.
The machine beepped somewhere beyond the wall.
blare
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a deep effect.
The machine blared somewhere beyond the wall.
boom
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a repetitive effect.
The machine boommed somewhere beyond the wall.
chime
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a soft effect.
The machine chimed somewhere beyond the wall.
clank
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a sharp effect.
The machine clanked somewhere beyond the wall.
clap
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a deep effect.
The machine clapped somewhere beyond the wall.
clatter
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a repetitive effect.
The machine clatterred somewhere beyond the wall.
click
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a soft effect.
The machine clicked somewhere beyond the wall.
creak
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a sharp effect.
The machine creakked somewhere beyond the wall.
crunch
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a deep effect.
The machine crunched somewhere beyond the wall.
fizz
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a repetitive effect.
The machine fizzed somewhere beyond the wall.
honk
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a soft effect.
The machine honked somewhere beyond the wall.
howl
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a sharp effect.
The machine howled somewhere beyond the wall.
jingle
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a deep effect.
The machine jingled somewhere beyond the wall.
peal
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a repetitive effect.
The machine pealled somewhere beyond the wall.
ping
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a soft effect.
The machine pinged somewhere beyond the wall.
pop
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a sharp effect.
The machine popped somewhere beyond the wall.
purr
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a deep effect.
The machine purred somewhere beyond the wall.
ring
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a repetitive effect.
The machine rang somewhere beyond the wall.
screech
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a soft effect.
The machine screeched somewhere beyond the wall.
snore
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a sharp effect.
The machine snored somewhere beyond the wall.
splash
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a deep effect.
The machine splashed somewhere beyond the wall.
sputter
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a repetitive effect.
The machine sputterred somewhere beyond the wall.
squeak
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a soft effect.
The machine squeakked somewhere beyond the wall.
squeal
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a sharp effect.
The machine squealled somewhere beyond the wall.
tap
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a deep effect.
The machine tapped somewhere beyond the wall.
thud
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a repetitive effect.
The machine thudded somewhere beyond the wall.
tick
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a soft effect.
The machine ticked somewhere beyond the wall.
tinkle
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a sharp effect.
The machine tinkled somewhere beyond the wall.
toll
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a deep effect.
The machine tolled somewhere beyond the wall.
trumpet
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a repetitive effect.
The machine trumpetted somewhere beyond the wall.
twang
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a soft effect.
The machine twanged somewhere beyond the wall.
whir
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a deep effect.
The machine whirred somewhere beyond the wall.
whistle
Sensory — SoundUse to convey audible texture or noise, often with a sharp effect.
The machine whistled somewhere beyond the wall.
blister
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a mild effect.
The cold blisterred against his skin.
chafe
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a sharp effect.
The cold chafed against his skin.
chill
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a sharp effect.
The cold chilled against his skin.
cramp
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a steady effect.
The cold cramped against his skin.
graze
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a intense effect.
The cold grazed against his skin.
itch
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a mild effect.
The cold itched against his skin.
jolt
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a steady effect.
The cold jolted against his skin.
numb
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a sharp effect.
The cold numbed against his skin.
pierce
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a intense effect.
The cold pierced against his skin.
pinch
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a steady effect.
The cold pinched against his skin.
prick
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a intense effect.
The cold pricked against his skin.
scratch
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a mild effect.
The cold scratched against his skin.
sear
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a sharp effect.
The cold searred against his skin.
smart
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a steady effect.
The cold smarted against his skin.
soothe
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a mild effect.
The cold soothed against his skin.
swell
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a sharp effect.
The cold swelled against his skin.
tickle
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a intense effect.
The cold tickled against his skin.
warm
Sensory — Touch & PainUse to convey touch, temperature, pressure, or pain, often with a mild effect.
The cold warmed against his skin.
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