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Sway

To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield; as, to sway the scepter.

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Verb group 6

Carry 84% connected

To convey or transport in any manner from one place to another; to bear; -- often with away or off.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Carry 84% connected

To convey or transport in any manner from one place to another; to bear; -- often with away or off.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Shake 84% connected

obs. p. p. of Shake.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Shake 84% connected

obs. p. p. of Shake.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Manner of action 9

Brachiate 76% connected

Having branches in pairs, decussated, all nearly horizontal, and each pair at right angles with the next, as in the maple and lilac.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lash 76% connected

The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Oscillate 76% connected

To move backward and forward; to vibrate like a pendulum; to swing; to sway.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Roll 76% connected

To cause to revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on an axis; to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a supporting surfac…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Swag 76% connected

To hang or move, as something loose and heavy; to sway; to swing.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Totter 76% connected

To shake so as to threaten a fall; to vacillate; to be unsteady; to stagger; as,an old man totters with age.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Vibrate 76% connected

of Vibrate

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Waver 76% connected

To play or move to and fro; to move one way and the other; hence, to totter; to reel; to swing; to flutter.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Weave 76% connected

To unite, as threads of any kind, in such a manner as to form a texture; to entwine or interlace into a fabric; as, to weave wool, silk, etc.; hence,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 8

Displace 76% connected

To change the place of; to remove from the usual or proper place; to put out of place; to place in another situation; as, the books in the library ar…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Influence 76% connected

A flowing in or upon; influx.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lurch 76% connected

To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pitch 76% connected

A thick, black, lustrous, and sticky substance obtained by boiling down tar. It is used in calking the seams of ships; also in coating rope, canvas,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pitching 76% connected

of Pitch

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Power 76% connected

Same as Poor, the fish.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Work 76% connected

Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 8

Shake 74% connected

obs. p. p. of Shake.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Shake 74% connected

obs. p. p. of Shake.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Swing 74% connected

To move to and fro, as a body suspended in the air; to wave; to vibrate; to oscillate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Swing 74% connected

To move to and fro, as a body suspended in the air; to wave; to vibrate; to oscillate.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Swinger 74% connected

One who swings or whirls.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Swinger 74% connected

One who swings or whirls.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Wag 74% connected

To move one way and the other with quick turns; to shake to and fro; to move vibratingly; to cause to vibrate, as a part of the body; as, to wag the…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Wag 74% connected

To move one way and the other with quick turns; to shake to and fro; to move vibratingly; to cause to vibrate, as a part of the body; as, to wag the…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 7

Careen 92% connected

To cause (a vessel) to lean over so that she floats on one side, leaving the other side out of water and accessible for repairs below the water line;…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Carry 92% connected

To convey or transport in any manner from one place to another; to bear; -- often with away or off.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Persuade 92% connected

To influence or gain over by argument, advice, entreaty, expostulation, etc.; to draw or incline to a determination by presenting sufficient motives.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Rock 92% connected

See Roc.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Shake 92% connected

obs. p. p. of Shake.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Swing 92% connected

To move to and fro, as a body suspended in the air; to wave; to vibrate; to oscillate.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tilt 92% connected

A covering overhead; especially, a tent.

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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