7
grapple(noun, verb, catch, grasp, struggle)
7
hand(noun, grip, paw, palm)
7
hang on to(verb, expression, idiom, keep, maintain)
7
inhibit(verb, stop, control, keep, reduce)
7
keep out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, keep, maintain)
7
leverage(noun, support, break, drop, good)
7
lock(noun, verb, support, secure, join)
7
moderate(verb, adjective, stop, control, reduce)
7
monopolize(verb, control, dominate, possess)
7
pause(noun, verb, stop, break, drop)
7
possession(noun, control, time, grasp, grip)
7
profess(verb, state, take, maintain, declare)
7
rate(verb, take, act, place, consider)
7
rule(noun, verb, control, command, effect)
7
run(verb, touch, continue, stay, extend)
7
suppose(verb, accept, consider, respect, agree)
7
suspect(verb, accept, consider, determine, agree)
7
take for granted(expression, idiom, accept, consider, regard)
7
uphold(verb, support, state, take, help)
6
abide(verb, stop, take, go, attack)
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