chivvy

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Definition: (verb) Annoy continually or chronically.
Synonyms: beset, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke.
Usage: The senator is very demanding and is reputed to endlessly chivvy her staff to work harder.
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  1. enkindle Definition: (verb) Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). Synonyms: arouse, elicit, evoke, provoke, fire, raise. Usage: Melissa's coy smile enkindled the hopes of the young man seeking her favor. Discuss

  2. infest Definition: (verb) To inhabit or overrun in numbers or quantities large enough to be harmful, threatening, or obnoxious. Synonyms: overrun. Usage: During the year that followed, Clayton was several times attacked by the great apes which now seemed to continually infest the vicinity of the cabin. Discuss

  3. intermit Definition: (verb) Cease an action temporarily. Synonyms: pause, break. Usage: Pray to the gods to intermit the plague. Discuss

  4. inundate Definition: (verb) Fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid. Synonyms: deluge, flood, swamp. Usage: If we inundate the senator's office with letters of protest, we are certain to get her attention. Discuss

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