12
dissemble(verb, play, obscure, fake, alter)
12
involve(verb, mean, concern, draw, influence)
11
attack(noun, verb, trouble, defeat, annoy)
11
bear upon(verb, expression, phrasal verb, join, concern)
11
regard(verb, love, touch, influence, shape)
11
bear on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, concern, handle)
11
bluff(verb, play, do, create, fake)
11
disturb(verb, move, upset, go, mark)
10
modify(verb, control, change, advance, press)
9
adopt(verb, assume, pretend, imitate, pretence)
9
bias(noun, verb, move, control, change)
9
get(verb, move, control, drive, cause)
9
act(verb, play, create, fake, assume)
9
afflict(verb, trouble, attack, bother, worry)
9
disguise(verb, act, cover, pass, create)
9
imitate(verb, act, play, do, create)
9
interest(verb, hold, draw, influence, handle)
9
lead(verb, move, control, get, go)
9
pierce(effect, excitation)
8
affection(noun, feeling, love, defeat, passion)
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