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Opposite , op·po·site / ˈäpəzit/ • adj. 1. having a position on the other or further side of something; facing something, esp. something of the same type: a cro… ruffle , ruf·fle / ˈrəfəl/ • v. [tr.] 1. disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it: he ruffled her hair affectionat… Hide , hide1 / hīd/ • v. (past hid / hid/ ; past part. hid·den / ˈhidn/ ) [tr.] put or keep out of sight; conceal from the view or notice of others: he hid… crush , crush / krəsh/ • v. [tr.] press or squeeze (someone or something) with force or violence, typically causing serious damage or injury. ∎ reduce (somet… shake , shake / shāk/ • v. (past shook / shoŏk/ ; past part. shak·en / ˈshākən/ ) 1. [intr.] (of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate: buildings s… Against , a·gainst / əˈgenst; əˈgānst/ • prep. 1. in opposition to: swimming against the tide. ∎ in opposition to, with reference to legal action: allegations…
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