neutralization; neutralisation; neutralization (e.g. of a poison); counteraction
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
intelligence gathering; information gathering
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
murder; killing; murderer
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
incompetent; have no merit
savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
to exploit; to extort; to squeeze (someone); to squeeze (e.g. oil, juice); to wring out; to press out
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; full provision
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
coming flying in (of migratory birds, airborne sand, etc.); coming by airplane
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
observation; survey; watching
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
overall; general; as a whole
each place; every place; various places; all parts (of the country, world, etc.)
to facilitate; to make easy; to simplify
background (of a case, incident, etc.)
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
disclosure; exposure; revelation
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
price; cost; value; worth; value
transactions; dealings; business
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal