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Flasher

One who, or that which, flashes.

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Compulsive 76% connected

Having power to compel; exercising or applying compulsion.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Light 76% connected

That agent, force, or action in nature by the operation of which upon the organs of sight, objects are rendered visible or luminous.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Blink 74% connected

To wink; to twinkle with, or as with, the eye.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Blink 74% connected

To wink; to twinkle with, or as with, the eye.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Flash 74% connected

To burst or break forth with a sudden and transient flood of flame and light; as, the lighting flashes vividly; the powder flashed.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Flash 74% connected

To burst or break forth with a sudden and transient flood of flame and light; as, the lighting flashes vividly; the powder flashed.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Blinker 92% connected

One who, or that which, blinks.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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