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(transitive) To attack with harsh words or violent force (also figuratively).
v
(transitive, informal) To make a verbal claim to.
v
(transitive, archaic) to chide or scold completely; reprimand thoroughly
v
(idiomatic) To bore; to talk too long, especially to one particular person.
v
Alternative form of toot one's own horn [(idiomatic) To promote oneself; to boast or brag; to tout oneself.]
n
(usually with with) A disagreeable matter to settle with somebody.
v
Synonym of strike someone's fancy
n
Debate; quarrel; strife; enmity.
n
Opposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.
v
To cause dispute or hostility between.
v
(US, slang, intransitive) To eavesdrop.
n
An attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.
v
(transitive, idiomatic) (followed by with) To criticize (something) excessively
v
(dialectal) to dispute, quarrel, wrangle, brawl.
v
To attack verbally or physically; to annoy, bother.
v
(intransitive) To have a negative impact on someone's confidence or performance.
v
(archaic, slang) To hoax or entrap somebody, so as to get some sport out of them.
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(UK, slang, archaic) Speak loudly; speak up.
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(idiomatic) To scold a person.
v
(informal, idiomatic) To scold someone loudly.
v
Alternative form of give someone Hail Columbia [(US, idiomatic, informal, transitive) To scold someone severely.]
v
(idiomatic) To acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.
v
(idiomatic, often rude) To go elsewhere and feel free to engage in risky behavior; get lost.
v
Alternative form of have it in for. [(transitive, colloquial) To be very angry with; to have a grudge against; to intend revenge against.]
v
(idiomatic, usually followed by with) To have a complaint or grievance (with somebody); to have a contentious issue to discuss.
v
Synonym of have it in for
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(colloquial) To temporarily convince someone of a falsehood.
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(transitive) To affect negatively.
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Alternative form of touch a nerve [(idiomatic) To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.]
v
Alternative form of touch a nerve [(idiomatic) To make a remark or perform a deed which produces a strong response, especially an emotional response such as anxiety or annoyance, because it calls to mind something which has been a source of concern or embarrassment.]
v
To talk persistently in an attempt to persuade somebody to cooperate.
v
(transitive, intransitive) To (cause to) touch lightly or slightly; to come into contact.
v
Alternative form of touch the hem of someone's garment [(idiomatic) To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength or comfort from someone who is superior.]
v
Alternative form of touch the hem of someone's garment [(idiomatic) To give respect or reverence to someone; to express servitude to someone; to draw strength or comfort from someone who is superior.]
v
(idiomatic) To speak insincerely.
v
(informal) To speak about things rashly or foolishly, when it would be better to stay silent.
n
A conflict between two or more people due to a fundamental incompatibility in their personalities.
v
(informal, idiomatic) To deceive someone.
v
(idiomatic) To encourage or induce someone to appear to assert something by asking a leading question or by otherwise manipulating the individual.
v
(intransitive, obsolete) Followed by at: to disagree with; to take offence.
v
To touch something with one's body.
v
(figuratively, often derogatory) To outdo (someone) in an argument, especially by pandering or rhetorical convenience.
v
To encourage someone, or an animal, to attack someone.
n
Alternative form of slap on the wrist [(idiomatic) An overly mild punishment; a reprimand.]
v
To contest in words; to wrangle.
n
(obsolete) That which is contended against; occasion of contest.
v
To attract or appeal to someone.
v
(idiomatic) To talk for a long duration of time, at a rapid pace without giving others a chance to speak, or to the point of tedium.
v
(idiomatic) To speak quickly or excessively.
v
To avoid doing (something) by speaking to someone using (possibly false) logic and reasons.
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(idiomatic) To make a remark or provide information when it is inappropriate or indiscreet to do so, or when one does not have permission or the authority to do so.
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(idiomatic) To communicate something beyond the level of comprehension of the target.
v
(idiomatic) To persuade someone not to do something, or to give up something, by talking to them.
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(idiomatic) To bore (someone) with excessive talk.
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(slang) To talk to someone excessively, or far more than is wanted or appreciated.
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(US, informal) To talk a lot.
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(UK, Ireland, informal) Synonym of talk the hind legs off a donkey
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(UK, informal) To talk a lot.
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Alternative form of talk the hind leg off a donkey [(UK, informal) To talk a lot.]
v
(UK, informal) To talk a lot.
v
(Ireland, humorous) To talk a lot.
v
(chiefly US, idiomatic) To talk or negotiate plainly, frankly, or seriously.
v
(intransitive) To feel titillation.
v
(Internet slang) To spend time outside. An insult suggesting that a person posting online is out of touch with reality and should spend time away from the internet.
v
(idiomatic, transitive) To fondle or to grope someone, usually in an inappropriate way.
adj
(informal) Inclined to engage in physical touch.
v
(idiomatic) To influence someone in a manner that significantly changes his or her behavior.
n
(uncountable) The disreputable practice of selling unnecessary insurance to a customer in order to earn commission.
v
Alternative form of need one's bumps feeling [(UK, slang) Synonym of need one's head examined]
v
(idiomatic) to reject or dismiss with a hand gesture
v
To convince or influence (someone) by arguing or contending.
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