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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
baaverbto cry like a sheepUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
babbleverbto utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent wayUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
babble outverbMWEto divulge confidential information or secretsRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
babyverbto treat with excessive indulgenceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
baby-sitverbto take watchful responsibility forApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backverbto strengthen by providing with a back or backingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
back awayverbMWEUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
back downverbMWEto move backwards from a certain positionUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
back offverbMWEto move backwards from a certain positionUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
back outverbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
back upverbMWEcreate copies of data or provide supporting evidence for a claimApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backbiteverbto say mean thingsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backcrossverbto mate a hybrid of the first generation with one of its parentsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backdateverbto make effective from an earlier dateApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backfireverbto set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fireUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backgroundverbto understate the importance or quality ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backhandverbto hit a tennis ball with the back of the racketApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backlashverbto come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effectUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backlogverbto accumulate and create a backlogUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backpackverbto hike with a backpackApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backpedalverbto modify one's opinion, make it less strongAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backscatterverbto scatter by the atoms of the medium through which it passesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backslapverbto display excessive cordiality toward someoneUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backslideverbto drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standardsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backspaceverbto hit the backspace key on a computer or typewriter keyboardApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backstitchverbto do overlapping stichesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backstopverbto act as a backstopApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backstrokeverbto swim on one's backApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
backtrackverbto retrace one's courseApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bacteriseverbto subject to the action of bacteriaApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bacterizeverbto subject to the action of bacteriaApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
badgeverbto put a badge or sign on a person in order to indicate that they are allowed to be someplaceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
badgerverbto persuade through constant effortsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
badmouthverbEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
baffleverbto hinder or prevent the efforts, plans, or desires ofAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bagverbto hang loosely, like an empty bagUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bailverbto deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited periodUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bail outverbMWEto remove water from a boat by dipping and throwing over the sideApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
baitverbto harass with persistent criticism or carpingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bakeverbto be very hot, due to hot weather or exposure to the sunApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
balanceverbto compute credits and debits of an accountApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
baldverbto grow baldUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
baleverbto make into a baleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bale outverbMWEto remove water from a boat by filling a bucket or other container and throwing the contained water over the side of the boatApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
balkverbto refuse to complyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
balkaniseverbto divide a territory into small, hostile statesAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
balkanizeverbto divide a territory into small, hostile statesAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ballverbto form into a ball by winding or rollingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ball oververbMWEto surprise greatlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ball upverbMWEto make a mess of, destroy or ruinApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ballastverbto make a ship steady with a ballastApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
balloonverbto ride in a hot-air balloonApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ballotverbto vote by a document listing out optionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ballyhooverbto advertize noisily or blatantlyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ballyragverbto be bossy towardsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bamboozleverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
banverbto prohibit especially by legal means or social pressureUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bandverbto attach a ring to the foot of, in order to identifyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
band oneselfverbMWEto attach oneself to a groupUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
band togetherverbMWEto form a group or uniteApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bandageverbto wrap around with something so as to cover or encloseApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bandyverbto toss or strike a ball back and forthAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bandy aboutverbMWEto discuss casuallyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bangverbto produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bang outverbMWEto play loudlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bang upverbMWEto damage or destroy as if by violenceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
banishverbto ban from a place of residence, as for punishmentUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bankverbto do business with a bank or keep an account at a bankUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bankrollverbto provide with sufficient fundsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bankruptverbto reduce to financial ruinApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
banquetverbto provide a feast or banquet forUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
banterverbto be silly or tease one anotherUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
baptiseverbto administer baptism toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
baptizeverbto administer baptism toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barverbto secure with, or as if with, barsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bar hopverbMWEto go from one pub or bar to the next and get progressively more drunkApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bar mitzvahverbMWEto confirm in the bar mitzvah ceremony, of boys in the Jewish faithUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barbverbto add barbs to somethingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barbariseverbto become crude, savage or barbaric in behavior or languageUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barbarizeverbto become crude, savage or barbaric in behavior or languageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barbecueverbto cook outdoors on a grillApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barbequeverbto cook outdoors on a barbecue grillApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barberverbto perform the services of a barber: cut the hair and/or beard ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bardeverbto put a caparison onApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bareverbto make publicUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barebackverbto have unprotected sexApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barfverbto eject the contents of the stomach through the mouthRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bargainverbto negotiate the terms of an exchangeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bargain downverbMWEto persuade the seller to accept a lower priceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
bargeverbto transport by barge on a body of waterApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barge inverbMWEUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barkverbto tan a skin with bark tanninsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barnstormverbto tour the country making political speeches, giving lectures, or presenting playsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
baronetiseverbto confer baronetcy uponUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
baronetizeverbto confer baronetcy uponUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barrackverbto spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shoutsUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barrageverbto address continuously or persistentlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barrage jamverbMWEto jam an entire frequency spectrumApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barrelverbto put in barrelsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
barricadeverbto prevent access to by barricadingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026