Wordage.info

the free tool for word discovery

Wordage.info / by return mail

Related Words:

quid pro quo collapse: something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises

tit for tat collapse: an equivalent given in return

measure for measure collapse

retribution collapse: the act of correcting for your wrongdoing; a justly deserved penalty

rake off collapse: take money from an illegal transaction

proceeds collapse

disillusion collapse

disappointment collapse: an act (or failure to act) that disappoints someone; a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized; "his hopes were so high he was doomed to disappointment"

reciprocation collapse: alternating back-and-forth movement; the act of making or doing something in return

antiphon collapse: a verse or song to be chanted or sung in response

tax collapse: charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government; make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court"; use to the limit; "you are taxing my patience"; levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state"; set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)

lose ground collapse

petition collapse: write a petition for something to somebody; request formally and in writing

warehouse collapse: a storehouse for goods and merchandise; store in a warehouse

take back collapse: cause someone to remember the past; "This photo takes me back to the good old days"; move text to the previous line; in printing; regain possession of something; resume a relationship with someone after an interruption, as in a wife taking back her husband

carriage collapse: a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses; a machine part that carries something else; characteristic way of bearing one's body; "stood with good posture"

halo collapse: a circle of light around the sun or moon

come around collapse: happen regularly; "Christmas rolled around again"

imposition collapse: the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo); an uncalled-for burden; "he listened but resented the imposition"

lasso collapse: a long noosed rope used to catch animals; Belgian composer (1532-1594); catch with a lasso; "rope cows"

remuneration collapse: the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses; "adequate remuneration for his work"

levy collapse: the act of drafting into military service; a charge imposed and collected; impose and collect; "levy a fine"

turn the tables collapse: cause a complete reversal of the circumstances; "The tables are turned now that the Republicans are in power!"

fall back collapse: retreat; fall backwards and down; have recourse to; "The government resorted to rationing meat"

repartee collapse: adroitness and cleverness in reply

come round collapse: change one's position or opinion; "He came around to our point of view"

transmit collapse: send from one person or place to another; "transmit a message"

turn about collapse

8

Advertisement