| abandon |
to leave (someone or something) with no intention of returning or taking up possession again. [1/6 definitions] |
| absolute power |
complete control over someone or something, esp. of a government or ruler over his citizens. |
| accelerator |
someone or something that accelerates. [1/3 definitions] |
| accessory |
in law, someone who helps a criminal before or after a crime, but does not commit the crime. [1/4 definitions] |
| accompany |
to go along with or come with (someone or something) [1/4 definitions] |
| accost |
to solicit (someone) sexually. [1/2 definitions] |
| accumulator |
someone or something that accumulates. [1/3 definitions] |
| acquit |
to clear (someone) of a charge or accusation, as in a court of law. [2/3 definitions] |
| acting |
appointed as a temporary substitute for someone absent from an office or position; serving temporarily. [1/5 definitions] |
| adder1 |
someone or something that adds. |
| adventurism |
impetuous, irresponsible acts or policies, esp. by a government or someone in power, in defiant violation of commonly accepted norms of behavior. |
| affection |
a feeling of warmth and fondness for someone or something. [1/2 definitions] |
| aggrieve |
to injure by treating unfairly; give (someone) cause for complaint. [1/2 definitions] |
| analyst |
someone trained and licensed in the profession of psychoanalysis. [2 definitions] |
| anathema |
something or someone despised or cursed. [1/3 definitions] |
| anathematize |
to utter strong or vehement curses against (someone or something). [2/4 definitions] |
| animalize |
to make (someone or something) be or resemble an animal or brute or animal matter. |
| annoyance |
someone or something that disturbs or irritates. [1/3 definitions] |
| answer |
to be responsible to someone (usu. fol. by "to"). [1/9 definitions] |
| answerable |
responsible to someone; accountable. [1/2 definitions] |
| antagonize |
to oppose (someone). [1/2 definitions] |