| grab(pull, wrench, yank) | |
| haul(pull, wrench, yank) | |
| hold cheap(expression, idiom, contempt) | |
| hold in contempt(expression, idiom, contempt) | |
| hold in disrespect(expression, idiom, contempt) | |
| hook(pull, wrench, yank) | |
| hurtle(pull, wrench, yank) | |
| imply | |
| insinuate | |
| intimidate | |
| jolt(pull, wrench, yank) | |
| knit one's brows(expression, idiom, discontent) | |
| knit the brows(expression, idiom, disapprobation) | |
| laugh at(verb, phrasal verb, contempt) | |
| look askance at(verb, phrasal verb, dislike) | |
| look askant(expression, idiom, dissent) | |
| look black(expression, idiom, discontent) | |
| look black upon(verb, phrasal verb, disapprobation) | |
| look blank(expression, idiom, discontent) | |
| look blue(expression, idiom, discontent) |
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