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Counterplot :: Counterplot (v. t.) To oppose, as another plot, by plotting; to attempt to frustrate, as a stratagem, by stratagem..

Cerinthian :: Cerinthian (n.) One of an ancient religious sect, so called from Cerinthus, a Jew, who attempted to unite the doctrines of Christ with the opinions of the Jews and Gnostics..

Undertaking :: Undertaking (n.) That which is undertaken; any business, work, or project which a person engages in, or attempts to perform; an enterprise..

Syncretist :: Syncretism (n.) Attempted union of principles or parties irreconcilably at variance with each other.

Snicker :: Snicker (v. i.) To laugh with audible catches of voice, as when persons attempt to suppress loud laughter..

Suit :: Suit (n.) The act of suing; the process by which one endeavors to gain an end or an object; an attempt to attain a certain result; pursuit; endeavor.

Flinch :: Flinch (v. i.) To let the foot slip from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet..

Fly :: Fly (v. i.) To run from danger; to attempt to escape; to flee; as, an enemy or a coward flies. See Note under Flee..

Tantalus :: Tantalus (n.) A Phrygian king who was punished in the lower world by being placed in the midst of a lake whose waters reached to his chin but receded whenever he attempted to allay his thirst, while over his head hung branches laden with choice fruit which likewise receded whenever he stretched out his hand to grasp them..

Plead :: Plead (v. t.) To discuss, defend, and attempt to maintain by arguments or reasons presented to a tribunal or person having uthority to determine; to argue at the bar; as, to plead a cause before a court or jury..

Chop :: Chop (v. i.) To do something suddenly with an unexpected motion; to catch or attempt to seize.

Unseconded :: Unseconded (a.) Not seconded; not supported, aided, or assisted; as, the motion was unseconded; the attempt was unseconded..

Enterprise :: Enterprise (n.) That which is undertaken; something attempted to be performed; a work projected which involves activity, courage, energy, and the like; a bold, arduous, or hazardous attempt; an undertaking; as, a manly enterprise; a warlike enterprise..

Copy :: Copy (n.) To imitate; to attempt to resemble, as in manners or course of life..

Attack :: Attack (v. t.) To assail with unfriendly speech or writing; to begin a controversy with; to attempt to overthrow or bring into disrepute, by criticism or satire; to censure; as, to attack a man, or his opinions, in a pamphlet..

Attempted :: Attempted (imp. & p. p.) of Attemp.

Attempt :: Attempt (v. t.) To make trial or experiment of; to try; to endeavor to do or perform (some action); to assay; as, to attempt to sing; to attempt a bold flight..

Sweat :: Sweat (v. t.) To cause to excrete moisture from the skin; to cause to perspire; as, his physicians attempted to sweat him by most powerful sudorifics..

Veto :: Veto (n.) A power or right possessed by one department of government to forbid or prohibit the carrying out of projects attempted by another department; especially, in a constitutional government, a power vested in the chief executive to prevent the enactment of measures passed by the legislature. Such a power may be absolute, as in the case of the Tribunes of the People in ancient Rome, or limited, as in the case of the President of the United States. Called also the veto power..

Earwig :: Earwig (v. t.) To influence, or attempt to influence, by whispered insinuations or private talk..

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