5
hurt(verb, beat, attack, abuse, score)
5
spur(noun, top, point, head, tip)
4
hook(noun, verb, hold, take, force)
4
clutch(noun, verb, hold, take, force)
4
fingernail(noun, tool, nail, hook, nipper)
4
grab(verb, hold, break, take, force)
4
unguis(noun, tool, nail)
4
break(verb, cut, separate, crack, split)
4
grapple(verb, taking)
4
graze(verb, touch, physical, score, dig)
4
grip(verb, hold, take, touch, grasp)
4
mangle(verb, break, beat, attack, abuse)
4
rake(verb, touch, stroke, maul)
4
rend(verb, break, cut, separate, crack)
4
seize(verb, hold, break, take, force)
3
abrade(verb, score, graze)
3
attack(verb, beat, mangle, paw)
3
clasp(noun, verb, hold, take, grasp)
3
cut(verb, break, separate, crack, split)
3
dig(verb, touch, physical, score, stroke)
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