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Ribbing

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Broader term 4

Frame 76% connected

To construct by fitting and uniting the several parts of the skeleton of any structure; specifically, in woodwork, to put together by cutting parts o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Framework 76% connected

The work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or constructional part of anything; as, the framework of society.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Harassment 76% connected

The act of harassing, or state of being harassed; worry; annoyance; anxiety.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Molestation 76% connected

The act of molesting, or the state of being molested; disturbance; annoyance.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Derivationally related 4

Beleaguer 74% connected

To surround with an army so as to preclude escape; to besiege; to blockade.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Beleaguer 74% connected

To surround with an army so as to preclude escape; to besiege; to blockade.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rally 74% connected

To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion; to gather again; to reunite.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Rally 74% connected

To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion; to gather again; to reunite.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Tantalization 92% connected

The act of tantalizing, or state of being tantalized.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Tease 92% connected

To comb or card, as wool or flax.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Teasing 92% connected

of Tease

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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