spurt
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~ move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
sputter
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~ cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed; "The solar wind protons must sputter away the surface atoms of the dust"
sputter
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~ utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage
sputter
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~ climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
sputter
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~ spit up in an explosive manner
sputter
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~ make an explosive sound; "sputtering engines"
spy
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~ secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage; "spy for the Russians"
spy
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~ watch, observe, or inquire secretly
spy
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~ catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes; "he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge"
squabble
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~ argue over petty things; "Let's not quibble over pennies"
squall
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~ utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
squall
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~ blow in a squall; "When it squalls, a prudent sailor reefs his sails"
squall
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~ make high-pitched, whiney noises
squander
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~ spend thoughtlessly; throw away; "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"; "You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree"