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Broader term 4
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
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The work of framing, or the completed work; the frame or constructional part of anything; as, the framework of society.
oewn 2023
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The act of harassing, or state of being harassed; worry; annoyance; anxiety.
oewn 2023
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The act of molesting, or the state of being molested; disturbance; annoyance.
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To surround with an army so as to preclude escape; to besiege; to blockade.
oewn 2023
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To surround with an army so as to preclude escape; to besiege; to blockade.
oewn 2023
15% interchangeable
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To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion; to gather again; to reunite.
oewn 2023
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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
The act of tantalizing, or state of being tantalized.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
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To comb or card, as wool or flax.
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
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of Tease
oewn 2023
68% interchangeable
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