Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
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spur | (verb) goad with spurs | - |
(verb) equip with spurs | - | |
(verb) strike with a spur | - | |
(verb) give heart or courage to | Synonyms: goad | |
(verb) incite or stimulate | - | |
spurn | (verb) reject with contempt | Synonyms: disdain, freeze off, pooh-pooh, reject, scorn, turn down |
spurt | (verb) wet with a spurt of liquid | Synonyms: squirt |
(verb) move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy | Synonyms: forge, spirt | |
(verb) gush forth in a sudden stream or jet | Synonyms: gush, spirt, spout |