7
harden(verb, solid)
7
flabbergast
5
toughen(verb, harden)
3
aggravate(verb, upset, help, rise, aid)
3
strengthen(verb, upset, reduce, destroy, halt)
2
congeal(verb, liquefy)
2
exacerbate
2
fortify
2
intensify(verb, upset, dull, rise, extend)
2
sharpen
2
stand
2
consolidate(verb, hurt, decrease, weaken)
2
heighten(verb, upset, rise, extend)
2
increase(noun, verb, upset, rise, extend)
2
irritate(verb, upset, rise, extend)
2
magnify(verb, upset, reduce, rise, extend)
2
petrify(verb, calm, hard, reassure)
2
season
2
set(verb, move, take, change, neglect)
2
solidify(verb, upset, rise, extend, dissolve)
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