possible profanity
2
molest(verb, hurt, ruin, damage, abuse)
2
muss up(verb, expression, disturb, crush, dirty)
2
mutilate(verb, hurt, ruin, destroy, fail)
2
mystify(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, obscure)
2
nonplus(verb, upset, trouble, disorder, disturb)
2
obscure(upset, trouble, confuse, baffle, confound)
2
perturb(verb, upset, trouble, disorder, disturb)
2
rattle(verb, upset, trouble, disorder, disturb)
2
rough up(verb, expression, trouble, ruin, damage)
2
ruffle up
2
sabotage(verb, break, hurt, ruin, destroy)
2
shake up(verb, expression, upset, trouble, disturb)
2
sink(verb, break, ruin, destroy, damage)
2
spatter(verb, dirty, foul, stain, smear)
2
squander(abuse, exploit, mistreat)
2
stumble(verb, drop, disorder, ruin, fail)
2
sully(verb, ruin, damage, dirty, corrupt)
2
total(verb, break, trouble, hurt, ruin)
2
trash(verb, break, ruin, destroy, damage)
2
trouble(verb, upset, disturb, damage, harm)
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