5
build up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form, support)
5
dismiss(verb, scorn, put, ridicule, disdain)
5
harden(verb, support, close, set, settle)
5
hem in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, secure)
5
loop(verb, circle, ring, surround, enclose)
5
mock(verb, upset, break, drop, reject)
5
nerve(noun, verb, close, set, fix)
5
swathe(verb, obscure, hide, enclose, encompass)
5
tie(verb, fix, secure, contain, connect)
5
wreathe(verb, encircle)
4
affront(verb, upset, break, disregard, abuse)
4
bolster(verb, support, fix, secure, prepare)
4
chain
4
cinch(verb, secure, restrain, connect, fasten)
4
cincture(verb, strengthen, edge, encircle)
4
deride(verb, upset, break, drop, reject)
4
envelop(verb, set, mark, establish, hide)
4
fix(verb, form, make, close, place)
4
fleer(scorn, condemn, mock, disrespect, belittle)
4
hem(verb, open, turn, restrict, bind)
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