chivvy
verb as in strong fondness
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Example:She was distracted by the noise in the office.
Definition:Cause someone to divert their attention from a task or goal, often by disrupting their focus.
From distract
Example:It's important to discourage negative thinking to stay positive.
Definition:Reduce or deter someone from doing something, often by expressing disagreement or disapproval.
From discourage
Example:The manager tried to de-energize the team to prepare for the next round.
Definition:Lower the enthusiasm or motivation of someone, often by suppressing or undermining their determination.
From de-energize
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