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countermarchverbto change the order of soldiers during a marchApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

countermineverbto destroy property or hinder normal operationsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

counterplotverbto make a plot in response to another plotCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

counterpointverbto show differences when comparedAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

counterpoiseverbto constitute a counterweight or counterbalance toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

counterposeverbto constitute a counterweight or counterbalance toAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

countersignverbto add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

countersinkverbto insert a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersinkApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

counterstrikeverbto make a counterattackApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

countervailverbto oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary actionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

counterweightverbto constitute a counterweight or counterbalance toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

country-danceverbto perform a contradanceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

coupleverbto bring two objects, ideas, or people togetherApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

couple onverbMWEto link togetherApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

couple upverbMWEto link togetherApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

courseverbto move swiftly through or overUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

courtverbto engage in social activities leading to marriageUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

court favorverbMWEto seek favor by fawning or flatteryApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

court favourverbMWEto seek favor by fawning or flatteryApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

court-martialverbto subject to trial by court-martialApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

covenantverbto enter into a covenant or formal agreementUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

coververbTo deal with a subject by describing or analyzing its most important aspects or events.UnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cover forverbMWEto provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guiltApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cover upverbMWEto hide from view or knowledgeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

covetverbto wish, long, or crave for something, especially the property of another personUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cowverbto subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of aweApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cowerverbto show submission or fearUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cowhideverbto flog with a cowhideUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cowlverbto cover with or as with a cowlUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

coxverbto act as the coxswain, in a boat raceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cozenverbto act with artful deceitAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cozy upverbMWEto ingratiate oneself toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crabverbto direct an aircraft into a crosswindUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crackverbto gain unauthorized access computers with malicious intentionsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crack downverbMWEto repress or suppress something regarded as undesirableApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crack upverbMWEto suffer a nervous breakdownUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crackleverbto become, or to cause to become, covered with a network of small cracksUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cradleverbto hold or place in or as if in a cradleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

craftverbto make by hand and with much skillCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cramverbto put something somewhere so that the space is completely filledRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crampverbto suffer from sudden painful contraction of a muscleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cranchverbto press or grind with a crushing noiseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

craneverbto stretch the neck so as to see betterApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crankverbto bend into the shape of a crankApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crank outverbMWEto produce in a routine or monotonous mannerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crank upverbMWEto rotate with a crankApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crapverbto have a bowel movementUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crap upverbMWEto become obstructed or chocked upApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crapeverbto cover or drape with crape, a thin, crinkled fabricUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crashverbto move with, or as if with, a crashing noiseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crash landverbMWEto make an emergency landingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crash-diveverbto descend steeply and rapidlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crateverbto put into a crateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

craunchverbto press or grind with a crushing noiseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

craveverbto have an appetite or great desire forUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crawfishverbto make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activityApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crawfish outverbMWEto make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activityEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crawlverbto feel as if crawling with insectsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crawl inverbMWEto prepare for sleepRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crayonverbto write, draw, or trace with a crayonUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crazeverbto develop a fine network of cracksUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

creakverbto make a high-pitched, screeching noiseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

creamverbto beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fightUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cream offverbMWEAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

creaseverbto make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surfaceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

createverbproduce something new and original that did not previously existCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

creditverbto give someone credit for somethingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

creepverbto grow or spread, often in such a way as to cover a surfaceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

creep inverbMWEto enter surreptitiouslyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

creep upverbMWEto advance stealthily or unnoticedUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cremateverbto reduce to ashesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crenelverbto supply with battlementsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crenelateverbto supply with battlementsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crenellateverbto supply with battlementsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

creoliseverbto develop into a creoleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

creolizeverbto develop into a creoleAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

creosoteverbto treat with creosoteUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crepeverbto cover or drape with crapeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crepitateverbto make a crackling soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crescendoverbto grow louderUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crestverbto reach a high pointUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crewverbto serve as a crew member onApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cribverbto take unauthorized intellectual materialRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crickverbto twist a body part into a strained positionUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cricketverbto play cricketUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

criminaliseverbto treat as a criminalAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

criminalizeverbto treat as a criminalUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

criminateverbto bring an accusation againstAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crimpverbto make ridges into by pinching togetherApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crimsonverbto turn red, as if in embarrassment or shameUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

cringeverbto draw back, as with fear or painUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crinkleverbto make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surfaceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crippleverbto deprive of the use of a limb, especially a legApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crispverbto make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surfaceUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crispenverbto make brown and crisp by heatingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

crisscrossverbto mark with or consist of a pattern of crossed linesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

criteriaverbidentify or apply the standards used for making judgments or decisionsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

criticiseverbto find fault withEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

criticizeverbidentify and evaluate the weaknesses or faults in somethingEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026

critiqueverbprovide a detailed, balanced analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of somethingEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026