to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
emptiness; hollowness; vacancy; inanity; pointlessness; meaninglessness
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
triple; treble; threefold; three-ply; triplicate
divine punishment; wrath of God; justice of heaven; suitable punishment; just deserts; come-uppance
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
lowdown; inside curtain; inside information; hidden circumstances; inside facts; inner workings
(social) position; status
injustice; impropriety; unreasonableness; undeserved; unfair; invalid
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
separate; scattered; apart
retention; maintenance; preservation
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
large crowd; large herd; large flock; large school; large shoal; swarm
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
interest; rights; concession
sexual desire; sex drive; lust
greedy; avaricious; rapacious; insatiable
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less