downward compatible; backward compatible; upward compatible; forward compatible; providing the same function while being more effective (esp. in games)
returning tit for tat; retaliating
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
one color; one kind; one tendency; being the sole mood, sentiment, focus of attention, etc.
gong (instrument); gong (sound at the end of round, etc.)
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
exactly the same; exactly as is; without any change
to buy (stock, materials, etc.); to purchase; to lay in; to get; to obtain
having to be; must be; should be; ought to be
something done out of spite; snide remark; insinuation; innuendo; dig
pitch-black; jet-black; strongly tanned; deeply sunburnt; sooty; black with dirt
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
regular position (e.g. in sports team); normal position; revealing a card in the upright position (tarot, etc.)
exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of
(public) peace; stability; tranquility; tranquillity
stupid; dim-witted; dense; dull; obtuse; slow
to step over or across; to overcome
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
pseudo; quasi; artificial; simulated
infighting; inside fighting; fighting at close range
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
to filch; to snatch; to steal (an idea, work, etc.); to plagiarize; to arrest; to nab
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
initial response (e.g. to a crisis); action in the earliest stages; initial shock (of an earthquake); preliminary tremor
interruption; suspension; break
general mobilization; full mobilization
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
sliding feet; shuffling (one's feet); moving one's legs forward without letting one's feet leave the ground
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
spreading the legs (wide apart); opening the legs
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world