2
appal
2
badger(verb, annoy, protest, bully, constrain)
2
bark(roar, shout, yell, grumble, sneer)
2
be destined(expression, idiom, futurity)
2
be in the cards(verb, show, reveal, call, indicate)
2
blight
2
cast a shadow(expression, idiom, extend, command, project)
2
come at(verb, expression, advance, meet, rush)
2
comminate(verb, pressure, warn)
2
condemn(verb, attack, criticize, censure, blame)
2
confront
2
dare(verb, challenge)
2
demoralize(challenge, weaken, dent)
2
denunciate(verb, attack, criticize, censure, condemn)
2
deter
2
discourage(verb, fear)
2
disturb(verb, frighten)
2
dominate(verb, rule, bend, appear, mount)
2
domineer(verb, rule, harass, protest, bend)
2
draw near(expression, idiom, futurity)
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