2
involve(verb, concern, draw, excite, engage)
2
jump(verb, dance, sport, escape, dodge)
2
keep clear(expression, escape, dodge, evade, shun)
2
kill(verb, delight, interest, charm, cheer)
2
lay low(expression, escape, dodge, evade, shun)
2
lead astray(verb, expression, take, trouble, disturb)
2
lead away(verb, expression, phrasal verb, take, trouble)
2
lighten(verb, reduce, release, ease, alleviate)
2
misappropriate(verb, take, remove, keep, appropriate)
2
misemploy(verb, blow, consume, exhaust, lose)
2
misuse(verb, blow, twist, spoil, corrupt)
2
obviate(verb, stop, check, separate, restrain)
2
peculate(verb, take, remove, keep, appropriate)
2
pilfer(verb, take, remove, keep, appropriate)
2
prostitute(spoil, corrupt, deprave)
2
pull(verb, concern, draw, excite, rush)
2
put off(verb, expression, stop, check, oppose)
2
raise a smile(expression, idiom, amusement)
2
recoil(verb, reject, escape, dodge, evade)
2
refract(verb, turn, bend, bounce, glance)
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