to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape
contorcer, torcer
to steal something, especially in a sneaky or deceitful manner
roubar, furtar
to contribute to a particular result or outcome
contribuir para, favorecer
to imitate something in a humorous or exaggerated manner
parodiar, zombar
to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone
insultar, ofender
to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something
endossar, aprovar
to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking
conceber, planejar
to detach or separate someone's affections or dependence from a particular person, thing, or habit
desvincular, desmamar
to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance
ralar, incomodar
to move or transfer something, often with a sudden or forceful motion
mover, transferir
to stay or reside temporarily in a place
permanecer, residir temporariamente
to remove someone from a position or place, often forcefully
destituir, expelir
to criticize or reprimand severely and publicly
criticar severamente, repreender
to make someone more susceptible or inclined to a particular condition or behavior
predispor, tender a
to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning
connotar, implicar
to exceed one's previous achievements or standards and reach a higher level of performance
superar, ultrapassar