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Reactions to other people

Words for responses, feelings and the effects people have on others.

A2B1B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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admire

verb · 3 examples
  1. I admire her patience with the children.
  2. We admire the courage of the rescue workers.
  3. Many students admire their teacher's kindness.

appreciate

verb · 3 examples
  1. I appreciate your help with the bags.
  2. We appreciate the time you spent on this project.
  3. They appreciate having a quiet place to study.

apologize

verb · 3 examples
  1. I want to apologize for being late.
  2. Please apologize to your sister for the mistake.
  3. We should apologize for the noise.

annoy

verb · 3 examples
  1. Loud phone calls annoy me on the train.
  2. Try not to annoy the neighbours with music.
  3. These little delays can annoy customers.

bother

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please do not bother him while he is working.
  2. Does the bright light bother you?
  3. I hate to bother you, but I need some help.

confuse

verb · 3 examples
  1. These similar names confuse me.
  2. Too many instructions can confuse a beginner.
  3. I do not want to confuse you with extra details.

frighten

verb · 3 examples
  1. Sudden noises can frighten the dog.
  2. That dark tunnel might frighten a small child.
  3. I did not mean to frighten you.

surprise

verb · 3 examples
  1. We plan to surprise her with a visit.
  2. The ending will surprise many readers.
  3. His quick answer may surprise you.

disappoint

verb · 3 examples
  1. I do not want to disappoint the team.
  2. The missing ending may disappoint some readers.
  3. We knew the cancelled trip would disappoint the children.

upset

verb · 3 examples
  1. Cruel comments can upset people.
  2. I did not mean to upset you with my question.
  3. The news may upset her.

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