to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
exaggerated; overblown; overdone
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
control; check; restraint; inhibition
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
the end of the world; the world is beyond saving; there's no hope for the future; this degenerate age; what is this world coming to
to throw into; to toss into; to drive (a nail, etc.) into; to hammer in; to fire (a bullet) into; to launch (a missile) at
bluff; false show of power; bold front
to make up one's mind; to calm oneself; to be patient; to endure
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to telephone; to make a phone call
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat; home page (of a website)
bad name; bad reputation; disgrace; dishonour; dishonor; stigma
recompense; indemnity; atonement
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
one's principles and position
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
nice; likeable; desirable
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc., esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
order; directive; instructions; command