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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
swabverbapply (usually a liquid) to a surfaceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swaddleverbwrap in swaddling clothesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swagverbdroop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautnessUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swageverbform metals with a swageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swaggerverbto walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress othersUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swallowverbUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swallow upverbMWEenclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowingUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swampverbdrench or submerge or be drenched or submergedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swanverbmove about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employmentUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swankverbdisplay proudlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swapverbTo exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swarmverbmove in large numbersUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swashverbact in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited mannerUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swatverbhit swiftly with a violent blowApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swatheverbwrap in swaddling clothesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swatterverbsplash and flutter about in or as if in waterApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swayverbmove or walk in a swinging or swaying mannerAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swearverbto declare or affirm solemnly and formally as trueUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swear inverbMWEadminister on oath toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swear offverbMWEpromise to abstain fromApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swear outverbMWEdeliver a warrant or summons to someoneApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sweatverbUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sweat offverbMWElose weight by sweatingUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sweepverbforce into some kind of situation, condition, or course of actionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sweep awayverbMWEeliminate completely and without a traceAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sweep offverbMWEoverwhelm emotionallyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sweep oververbMWEovercome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuliUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sweep throughverbMWEsucceed at easilyAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sweep under the rugverbMWEto conceal something in the hopes it won't be discovered by othersEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sweep upverbMWEtake up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's ownApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sweet-talkverbinfluence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flatteringApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sweetenverbto make sweeter, more pleasant, or more agreeableApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swellverbcome up, as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral thingsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swell upverbMWEexpand abnormallyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swelterverbTo suffer terribly from intense heat.UnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swerveverbturn sharplyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swigverbRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swillverbto drink large quantities ofUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swill downverbMWEdrink large quantities of (liquid, especially alcoholic drink)RememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swimverbbe afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottomApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swindleverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swingverbengage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friendsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swing aboutverbMWEturn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphoricallyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swing aroundverbMWEturn abruptly and face the other way, either physically or metaphoricallyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swing outverbMWEmake a big sweeping gesture or movementApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swing oververbMWEinfluence decisivelyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swingeverbburn superficially or lightlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swipeverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swirlverbflow in a circular current, of liquidsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swishverbmove with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
switchverbto change over, change around, as to a new order or sequenceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
switch offverbMWEcause to stop operating by disengaging a switchApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
switch onverbMWEcause to operate by flipping a switchApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
switch oververbMWEApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
switch-hitverbbat right-handed against a left-handed and left-handed against a right-handed pitcherApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swivelverbturn on a pivotApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swobverbapply (usually a liquid) to a surfaceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swoonverbpass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brainUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swoopverbmove with a sweep, or in a swooping arcUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swoop upverbMWEseize or catch with a swooping motionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swooshverbmove with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swopverbTo exchange or give (something) in an exchange (for something else).ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swoshverbmove with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swotverbto study intensively, as before an examRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
swot upverbMWEstudy intensively, as before an examRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syllabicateverbdivide into syllablesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syllabifyverbto divide into syllablesApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syllabiseverbutter with distinct articulation of each syllableApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syllabizeverbutter with distinct articulation of each syllableApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syllogiseverbreason by syllogismsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syllogizeverbreason by syllogismsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
symboliseverbexpress indirectly by an image, form, or modelUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
symbolizeverbexpress indirectly by an image, form, or modelUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
symmetriseverbto make symmetricApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
symmetrizeverbto make symmetricApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sympathiseverbto feel or express sympathy or compassionUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sympathizeverbto feel or express sympathy or compassionUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
sympathize withverbMWEshare the suffering ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
symphoniseverbplay or sound together, in harmonyCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
symphonizeverbplay or sound together, in harmonyCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syncverbmake synchronous and adjust in time or mannerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
synchroniseverbmake motion picture sound exactly simultaneous with the actionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
synchronizeverbmake motion picture sound exactly simultaneous with the actionApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syncopateverbApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syncretiseverbunite beliefs or conflicting principlesCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syncretizeverbunite beliefs or conflicting principlesCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syndicateverbsell articles, television programs, or photos to several publications or independent broadcasting stationsCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
synthesiseverbcombine so as to form a more complex, productCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
synthesizeverbcombine multiple elements, ideas, or sources into a coherent new wholeCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syphonverbconvey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphonApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
syringeverbspray or irrigate (a body part) with a syringeApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
systematiseverbarrange according to a system or reduce to a systemApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
systematizeverbarrange according to a system or reduce to a systemApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
systemiseverbarrange according to a system or reduce to a systemApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
systemizeverbarrange according to a system or reduce to a systemApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026