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Vexatious verbs

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dispraise
vo
to speak of as undeserving or unworthy; censure; disparage.
repossess
vo
to possess again; regain possession of, especially for nonpayment of money due.
wallop
vo
to beat soundly; thrash.
fluster
to put into a state of agitated confusion.
foozle
to bungle; play clumsily.
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barnstorm
vw
to conduct a campaign or speaking tour in rural areas by making brief stops in many small towns.
bedaub
vo
to smear all over; besmear; soil.
osmose
to gradually or unconsciously assimilate some principle or object.
cosher
vo
to treat with special fondness; pamper.
burke
vo
to suppress or get rid of by some indirect maneuver.
serry
vw,vo
to crowd closely together.
cavort
vw
to prance or caper about.
ossify
vo
to convert into or cause to harden like bone.
cadge
vo
to obtain by imposing on another's generosity or friendship.
deride
to laugh at in scorn or contempt.

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