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19 Verbs That Contain OY

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Word Definitions Synonyms
alloy (verb) lower in value by increasing the base-metal content Synonyms: debase
(verb) make an alloy of
annoy (verb) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations Synonyms: bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex
boycott (verb) refuse to sponsor; refuse to do business with
buoy (verb) mark with a buoy
(verb) keep afloat Synonyms: buoy up
(verb) float on the surface of water
cloy (verb) cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing Synonyms: pall
(verb) supply or feed to surfeit Synonyms: surfeit
convoy (verb) escort in transit
corduroy (verb) build (a road) from logs laid side by side
decoy (verb) lure or entrap with or as if with a decoy
deploy (verb) to distribute systematically or strategically Synonyms: roll out
destroy (verb) defeat soundly and humiliatingly Synonyms: demolish
(verb) destroy completely; damage irreparably Synonyms: ruin
(verb) put (an animal) to death Synonyms: put down
(verb) do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of Synonyms: destruct
employ (verb) put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose Synonyms: apply, use, utilise, utilize
(verb) engage or hire for work Synonyms: engage, hire
enjoy (verb) take delight in Synonyms: delight, revel
(verb) have benefit from
(verb) derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in Synonyms: bask, relish, savor, savour
(verb) get pleasure from Synonyms: love
(verb) have for one's benefit
joy (verb) feel happiness or joy Synonyms: rejoice
(verb) make glad or happy Synonyms: gladden
joyride (verb) ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it Synonyms: tool, tool around
overjoy (verb) cause to feel extremely joyful or happy
oyster (verb) gather oysters, dig oysters
redeploy (verb) deploy anew
toy (verb) engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously Synonyms: play
(verb) manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination Synonyms: diddle, fiddle, play
(verb) behave carelessly or indifferently Synonyms: dally, flirt, play
voyage (verb) travel on water propelled by wind or by other means Synonyms: navigate, sail

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