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15 Verbs That End With 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
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
overjoy (verb) cause to feel extremely joyful or happy
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

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