2
take down(verb, expression, beat, defeat, overcome)
2
trample(verb, upset, control, beat, check)
2
transfix(verb, force, push, stick, sink)
2
try(verb, upset, study, trouble, dull)
2
turn(study, give, run, direct, start)
2
underline(verb, charge, mark, maintain, hit)
2
underscore(verb, charge, mark, maintain, hit)
2
urge(verb, move, order, make, force)
2
weight(verb, trouble, charge, press, mark)
2
work(verb, attack, drive, struggle, try)
2
work hard(verb, expression, study, give, work)
1
abase(verb, upset, trouble, dull, reduce)
1
accelerate(verb, move, force, drive, run)
1
actuate(verb, run, direct, start, turn)
1
address(verb, study, give, direct, use)
1
advance(verb, force, run, direct, start)
1
advance on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, close, near)
1
affirm(verb, charge, mark, maintain, hit)
1
afflict(verb, upset, trouble, dull, reduce)
1
ail(verb, upset, trouble, dull, reduce)
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