- to formally put an end to something

The school abolished the dress code after protests.

- to claim someone has done something wrong

The manager accused the team of missing deadlines.

- to confess or acknowledge

She admitted her mistake after reviewing the project.

- to make a request or plea

They appealed to the principal for extended deadlines.

- to be overwhelmed or stifled

The sudden workload made her choke under pressure.

- to take away something essential

Lack of sleep deprived him of his energy during exams.

- to be overwhelmed or consumed by something

The CEO drowned in responsibilities after the merger.

- to increase rapidly or spread widely

Rumors about the incident exploded on social media.

- to leave or move away

She decided to go off the grid for a month.

- to take someone away unlawfully or forcefully

The movie depicted a character kidnapped by his enemies.

- to tear apart or destroy

He ripped the letter in anger after reading it.

- to take away something unfairly

Missing the deadline robbed him of a promotion opportunity.

- to ignite or inflame something, literal or figurative

The news set fire to debates about climate change.

- to destroy or kill, often figurative

She slayed her nervousness before the big performance.

- to take something quickly and forcefully

The child snatched the toy from his sibling.

- to lack something essential

The startup was starving for investors to keep it afloat.