to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

rycka till, backa

to reject or dismiss someone or something in an abrupt or blunt manner

avfärda, avvisa

to decrease, reduce, or restrict something, often by cutting down its size, duration, or range

förkorta, minska

to provide a gift or quality, to someone or something, often implying a permanent gift or quality

utnämna, ämna

to produce a harsh, grating sound or to utter with a rough, grating tone

skrapa, skratta

to express contempt or derision by mocking, ridiculing, and laughing at someone or something

förlöjliga, retsa

to create a humorous or exaggerated representation of someone or something by distorting their features or characteristics

karikera, överdriva

to give personal property to someone through a legal instrument, typically after one's death

testamentera, skänka

