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MW→gambit
Synonymous Phrases
make a scene run amok (or run ​amuck)
Near Antonyms
allay appease pacify soothe
check choke (back) collect compose contain curb pocket rein repress restrain smother stifle strangle subdue suppress swallow
moderate temper tone (down)
ease let up relax
calm cool hush quell quiet settle still
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

ac​ro​some
noun
ac·​ro·​some
ˈa-krə-ˌsōm

Definition

  • an anterior prolongation of a spermatozoon that releases egg-penetrating enzymes
Other Words
  • ac​ro​so​mal ˌa-krə-ˈsō-məl adjective
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
borrowed from German Akrosoma, from akro- acro- + -soma -some entry 3
fur​ry
adjective
fur·​ry
ˈfər-ē
fur​ri​er; fur​ri​est

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

Synonymous Phrases
make a scene run amok (or run ​amuck)
Near Antonyms
allay appease pacify soothe
check choke (back) collect compose contain curb pocket rein repress restrain smother stifle strangle subdue suppress swallow
moderate temper tone (down)
ease let up relax
calm cool hush quell quiet settle still
noun

Synonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

ac​ro​some
noun
ac·​ro·​some
ˈa-krə-ˌsōm

Definition

  • an anterior prolongation of a spermatozoon that releases egg-penetrating enzymes
Other Words
  • ac​ro​so​mal ˌa-krə-ˈsō-məl adjective
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
borrowed from German Akrosoma, from akro- acro- + -soma -some entry 3
fur​ry
adjective
fur·​ry
ˈfər-ē
fur​ri​er; fur​ri​est

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • consisting of or resembling fur //animals with furry coats //a plant with furr