verb

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Other / Body

clench - To contract the muscles of the hand, usually applicable to a firmly closed fist.

After his injections, the tiny baby began to cry and clench his fists in pain and fear.

noun

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Bad / Stupid

chump - A foolish or easily deceived person

Randall didn't play three-card monte like the other chumps he saw falling for the con-men inviting people on the street to play, because he wanted to keep his money.

noun

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Other / Shape

clod - A lump of earth or clay

Archaeologists dig through the earth to find bones and pottery, though they tend to only come up with clods of dirt.

noun

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Good / Successful

cinch - An extremely easy task

By working together, any complex task can become a cinch.

verb

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Good / Successful

clinch - To confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)

Both companies clinched the contract with each other and posed for pictures to celebrate.

verb

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Other / Slowly

Url

churn - To agitate, squeeze, rotate, or turn a liquid slowly in a container

Before the appearance of technology, butter was produced by churning milk by hand.

verb

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Bad / Attack

clash - To meet and come into violent conflict

The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.

verb

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Other / Body

chomp - To munch or chew vigorously and noisily

Nobody liked to eat with Frank because he would always chomp his food loudly.

verb

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Bad / Hurt

clobber - To hit (someone) hard

Muhammad Ali would frequently clobber his opponents until they couldn't get up.

verb

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Other / Move

Url

chuck - To throw (something) carelessly or casually

The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.

noun

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Bad / Small

chink - A narrow opening or crack, typically one that admits light

From inside the cave, a narrow chink appeared that allowed a view of the outside.

verb

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Other / Move

chug - (of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds

The antique train chugged along the tracks, moving slowly enough that people could run along side it.

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