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| magnetic pole |
either of the apparent poles of a permanent magnet, at which the lines of magnetic force seem to converge. [1/2 definitions] |
| magnify |
to make (something) seem more important, often inappropriately or without warrant. [1/4 definitions] |
| obfuscate |
to make (something) seem or be difficult to understand; obscure or darken. [1/2 definitions] |
| palliate |
to try to cause (an offense) to seem less severe, as by apologies or excuses. [1/2 definitions] |
| paradoxical |
containing or embodying two assertions or qualities that contradict each other, or seem to contradict each other. |
| ride |
of a heavenly body, to seem to float. [1/16 definitions] |
| ring2 |
to seem clearly as specified. [1/18 definitions] |
| shimmer |
to seem to waver or vibrate, as because of the distortion of heat waves. [1/3 definitions] |
| sound1 |
to give an impression of being a certain way when heard about or read about; seem. [1/11 definitions] |
| spin |
to rotate or seem to whirl rapidly. [1/15 definitions] |
| sugar |
to make (something unpleasant) seem more agreeable. [1/8 definitions] |
| sugarcoat |
to make (something unpleasant) seem more agreeable or acceptable. [1/2 definitions] |
| swim |
to seem to spin or move crazily. [1/10 definitions] |
| travesty |
something so grotesque or inferior as to seem a parody. [1/3 definitions] |
| vertigo |
a sensation of unsteadiness or dizziness, such that one's surroundings seem to be whirling around. [1/2 definitions] |
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