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Actions that affect feelings

Verbs for the feelings that actions and events cause.

A1A2B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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interest

verb · 3 examples
  1. These fossils interest many visitors.
  2. The project might interest you.
  3. What subjects interest your students most?

please

verb · 3 examples
  1. The new garden will please the residents.
  2. I hope this arrangement will please everyone.
  3. Small acts of kindness please her.

delight

verb · 3 examples
  1. The colorful birds delight the children.
  2. This surprise will delight our guests.
  3. Her lively stories delight the audience.

impress

verb · 3 examples
  1. Your careful work will impress the judges.
  2. The building's design can impress visitors.
  3. They hope to impress the audience with their performance.

alarm

verb · 3 examples
  1. The smell of smoke may alarm the neighbors.
  2. Sudden warning sounds alarm some children.
  3. We do not want to alarm anyone unnecessarily.

shock

verb · 3 examples
  1. The unexpected news will shock the family.
  2. Such careless behavior can shock visitors.
  3. The extent of the damage may shock you.

scare

verb · 3 examples
  1. Loud fireworks scare our dog.
  2. Please do not scare the children.
  3. The sudden noise might scare the birds.

terrify

verb · 3 examples
  1. Thunderstorms terrify my little brother.
  2. The thought of getting lost can terrify a child.
  3. Those sudden loud noises terrify the dog.

discourage

verb · 3 examples
  1. Repeated failures can discourage beginners.
  2. Do not let one mistake discourage you.
  3. Harsh comments may discourage people from asking questions.

disturb

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please do not disturb her while she studies.
  2. Loud music can disturb the neighbors.
  3. These interruptions disturb my concentration.

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