Definition: (verb) Climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling. Synonyms: skin, clamber, scramble, sputter, struggle. Usage: I had to shinny up the tree to rescue my stranded cat. Discuss
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bestride Definition: (verb) Get up on the back of. Synonyms: climb on, hop on, jump on, mount. Usage: A man who bestrides a horse must be essentially different from a man who cowers in a canoe. Discuss
execrate Definition: (verb) Find repugnant. Synonyms: abhor, abominate, loathe. Usage: I was raised to execrate all those whose skin color differs from mine, but I have learned to look beyond the external and get to know people for who they truly are. Discuss
overplay Definition: (verb) Exaggerate one's acting. Synonyms: ham. Usage: The audience groaned as the actor overplayed his grief, beating his chest and wailing to the heavens. Discuss
heliotherapy Definition: (noun) Therapeutic exposure to sunlight. Synonyms: insolation. Usage: Heliotherapy has long been used as a treatment for various skin conditions. Discuss
