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
the present participle of stomach
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
not necessary or important
a person who makes maps
a drinking glass with straight sides and no handle
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
to free someone or something from a difficult place or situation
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
strong woven tape or strap used for making bags, belts, and similar items
the front edge of a step or stair
a bridge that can be raised or lowered to let people or vehicles pass
a place where medicines are prepared and given out
to officially say that someone cannot take part in a competition, job, or activity because they broke a rule
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
to get money, information, or something else by threats or force
relating to the skull
more able or skilled than someone or something else
a group of families in ancient Rome who claimed the same ancestor
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
excellent or very cool
to happen or come before something else in time, order, or position
causing fear or dread
a person, especially a young person, who breaks the law or behaves badly
the legal responsibility of caring for someone, especially a child
the escape of liquid, gas, or energy through a hole or crack
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
praise or approval for something someone has done
done in a way that is not lawful or fair
a person who carves wood, stone, or another material
moving gently against something with a soft, light sound
a large, destructive fire
very tall or high, especially in a way that is impressive
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure
connected with adoption; having been adopted
a person who follows and watches someone in a way that frightens or annoys them
to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way
moving or walking with quick, light steps
used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
the clear liquid that surrounds and protects the brain and spinal cord
becoming weaker or less active
to cut or tear something into small pieces
full of smoke
to make something more steady and less likely to change suddenly
a setback or decline
past tense and past participle of shoot
finished and settled, with nothing more to do
to shoot someone and kill them
to trace over a sketch or outline with a darker, more permanent line
quick to react or answer
relating to the brain or to thinking and intelligence
the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment
Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest
to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe
showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way
a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
to deal with a problem before it gets worse
the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose
to make someone feel excited and eager
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes
far away; at a great distance
an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen
to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly
a group of wild boars
used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope
used to say that an attempt was not successful
an informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is
to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away
the management of a large group of people, especially by police or security staff
a skill or area that someone is especially good at
very good or impressive
a ring of light around the sun, moon, or another bright object
a cheerful way to tell someone to start speaking or performing
a person who is related to you by birth
a person who is lazy and avoids work
a car with a closed body and usually four doors
to cause someone to make a mistake or lose their balance
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to submit something, such as a request or application
the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way
involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning
a long journey, especially one that takes a lot of time or effort
covered with small dots or spots
used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned
relating to the spine or spinal cord
restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area
a quick, informal check or inspection
continue to stay in a place, job, or situation
to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time
as; in the same way that
to find someone or something after searching for them
to become calm and quiet after being active, noisy, or upset
an empty space inside something solid
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
to deal with a difficult situation successfully