6
sheer(verb, turn, slip, prevent, rush)
6
shift(verb, move, change, turn, twist)
5
whip(verb, take, turn, appropriate, slip)
5
detract(verb, take, trouble, disturb, prevent)
5
engage(verb, concern, draw, interest, excite)
5
fascinate(verb, concern, draw, delight, excite)
5
modify(verb, get, go, turn, fit)
5
slay(verb, delight, interest, charm, cheer)
5
whirl(verb, turn, slip, prevent, rush)
5
wow(verb, delight, interest, charm, cheer)
4
charm(verb, delight, interest, cheer, satisfy)
4
cheer(verb, encourage, delight, interest, stimulate)
4
chill(verb, stop, check, oppose, restrain)
4
crook(twist, bend, bow, deviation, bulge)
4
curve(verb, turn, slip, twist, shift)
4
dampen(verb, dissuade)
4
depart(verb, turn, twist, shift, swing)
4
disengage(verb, take, deter, distract, sidetrack)
4
disincline(verb, stop, check, oppose, curb)
4
disport(verb, dance, sport, jump, skip)
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