shill
Wordto secretly promote or support something, especially by pretending to be neutral
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to secretly promote or support something, especially by pretending to be neutral
unkind in a sly, mean, or spiteful way
considered bad, dishonest, or not respectable
a small evening social gathering
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
plays or other dramatic performances, especially as a form of entertainment
a metal loop or fastener used to connect a chain or rope
relating to processes in the body that build up tissue or muscle
to happen again, especially regularly
not based on facts or evidence
trying to control other people in an unpleasant way
an unmarried woman, especially one considered unlikely to marry
very peaceful, beautiful, and pleasant
without love or affection
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
the process of turning silver in color
done to stop something before it happens, especially an attack
past tense and past participle of thumb through
to ask someone a lot of questions or try hard to get something from them
covered or treated with oil
a person or organization that has signed a document, especially a treaty or agreement
a serious confused state of mind, often caused by illness or fever
a surprising event or piece of news that has a strong effect
protective glasses that cover and protect the eyes
pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
the process of coloring fabric or other materials
the quality of being very determined and not giving up easily
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
half; partly
more able or skilled than someone or something else
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
to teach someone a belief, feeling, or habit gradually
based on guesses or not certain
a strong wall built around a castle or city for defense
the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
famous and admired for great achievements
the act of performing or showing something again
deep sadness or emotional pain
a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar
very upset, worried, or shocked
a person who belongs to the goth subculture, which is known for dark clothes, makeup, and music
to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else
the act of using a rake to gather leaves or other loose material
the act of lending something to someone
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
noisy and hard to control
a phrase, idea, or remark that has been used so often it is no longer original
an offensive word for a person who seems crazy or very strange
bring back to life
a vulgar slang word for the penis
the act of including something as part of a larger whole
a small group of people brought together for a job or task
the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
a humorous way to sign off a letter or note
to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck
moving or walking with quick, light steps
to hit or push with the head or horns
the act of adding salt to food or water
a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service
a room where products are shown to customers before they buy them
a large wild cat from the Americas, also called a mountain lion or puma
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
the crime of getting money or something else by threats or force
to force liquid out in a thin stream
to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died
to keep talking for a long time in a boring or annoying way
full of fog
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
making or likely to make a lot of money
to indicate or suggest something
to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight
to mix with other people in a friendly way
past tense and past participle of shoot
a connection or relationship between two things, especially when one changes with the other
to make sure someone is arrested and tried for a crime
informal criticism for emotional problems someone is thought to have because of a difficult relationship with their father
in a very uncontrolled or extreme way
stolen goods, especially goods taken in war or by pirates
to fill something too full so that it bulges or spills out
to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line
to hit a surface with short, quick knocks
the main sports team that represents a school or college
imagined rather than real
to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it
to record that you have started work or a shift
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
changing quickly and unpredictably, often in a way that can cause problems
to have another company or person do part of your work
if necessary
having colours that are weak and faded
if necessary; if it becomes necessary
to spend time in prison as punishment for a crime
to become very successful
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose