to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape
contorcer, torcer
to fade away gradually
desvanecer, dissipar-se gradualmente
to steal something, especially in a sneaky or deceitful manner
surripiar, roubar
to contribute to a particular result or outcome
contribuir, conduzir a
to imitate something in a humorous or exaggerated manner
parodiar, caricaturar
to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone
insultar, ofender
to be positioned above or on top of something
coroar, sobrepor-se
to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something
aprovar, apoiar
to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking
idealizar, inventar
to detach or separate someone's affections or dependence from a particular person, thing, or habit
desmamar, desapegar
to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance
arranhar, esfregar
to move or transfer something, often with a sudden or forceful motion
deslocar, transferir
to stay or reside temporarily in a place
residir temporariamente, permanecer temporariamente
to capture someone's interest or curiosity
intrigar, cativar
to remove someone from a position or place, often forcefully
destituir, expulsar
to criticize or reprimand severely and publicly
criticar severamente, repreender publicamente
to make someone more susceptible or inclined to a particular condition or behavior
predispor, tornar suscetível
to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning
conotar, sugerir
to exceed one's previous achievements or standards and reach a higher level of performance
superar, ultrapassar
