Emotional Responses

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'crumple' can be used as a noun to refer to a wrinkled or crushed piece of paper or fabric.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. 'Crumple' is primarily used as a verb to describe the action of crushing or wrinkling something.

• She watched as the paper crumpled in his hand.
• I accidentally crumpled the letter while trying to stuff it in my bag.
• He crumpled up the note and threw it in the trash.
• The weight of the news seemed to crumple her spirit.

noun the physical feeling in the stomach that is believed to indicate a person's true feelings or reactions

• Upon analyzing the data, my gut reaction is that we need to revise our strategy.
• I didn't even have to think about it, my gut reaction was to go with option B.
• My gut reaction told me to bail on the party before it got too boring.
• His gut reaction to the news was like a punch to the stomach, leaving him feeling uneasy.

adjective describing the quality of a sound that is very high in frequency or tone

• The opera singer had a high pitched voice that could reach incredible octaves.
• My dog's bark is so high pitched, it hurts my ears sometimes.
• That movie was so scary, it made me scream in a high pitched tone.
• The tension in the room was so high pitched, you could cut it with a knife.

adjective causing horror or disgust; extremely unpleasant

• The conditions in the refugee camp were horrid, with limited access to clean water and sanitation facilities.
• I can't believe the horrid service we received at that restaurant last night.
• That movie was so horrid, I couldn't even finish watching it.
• The thought of having to sit through another one of his horrid lectures makes me cringe.

noun a feeling of disappointment or disillusionment

verb to disappoint or fail to meet expectations

• The outcome of the project was a major letdown for the team.
• I was really looking forward to the concert, but it turned out to be a letdown.
• The movie was such a letdown, I was expecting so much more.
• His constant excuses were a letdown to our friendship.

noun A swelling or enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid

verb To swell or become swollen, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid

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• The baker used yeast to make the bread puff up in the oven.
• I love watching popcorn puff up in the microwave.
• She always uses that mascara that makes her eyelashes puff up.
• His ego tends to puff up whenever he receives compliments.

noun a reward or punishment for past actions; repayment or retaliation

• The company demanded fair requital for the services rendered.
• He's hoping for some sort of requital for all his hard work.
• I don't think he'll ever get the requital he deserves.
• Kindness is often repaid with requital in unexpected ways.

verb Shivering is a present participle form of the verb shiver, which means to shake or tremble involuntarily due to cold or fear.

• The cold wind caused her to start shivering uncontrollably.
• I saw him shivering in his thin jacket outside.
• She was shivering like a leaf in that scary movie.
• His words sent a shiver down her spine, making her feel uneasy.

verb to move or fall backward into a lower position or level

adverb in a manner that moves or falls backward into a lower position or level

• As the meeting came to an end, the CEO could finally sink back into his comfortable chair.
• After a long day at work, I just want to sink back on the couch and relax.
• I could feel myself starting to sink back into my old habits, but I'm trying to stay focused.
• The bad news caused her to sink back into a state of despair.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

article a particular item or object, typically one of a specified type

• The skin on her face would often turn red when she was embarrassed.
• Whenever he gets angry, his face turns red like a tomato.
• Dude, did you see how his ears turned red when she complimented him?
• The sunset painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, making it look like it was turning red.

adjective describes a lack of being impressed or not being affected by something

• The board members were unimpressed with the company's quarterly performance.
• I showed my friends the new movie, but they were totally unimpressed.
• I tried to impress my date with my dance moves, but she was so unimpressed.
• The artist's latest work left me unimpressed, lacking the emotional depth I was hoping for.

noun a state of extreme anger or outrage

adverb in a state of readiness for confrontation or conflict

• The citizens were up in arms over the proposed tax increase.
• The students were up in arms about the new school dress code.
• The fans were up in arms when their team lost the championship game.
• The employees were up in arms after hearing about the layoffs.

verb To cry or shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.

• The widow continued to weep at her husband's graveside.
• She couldn't help but weep when she heard the news.
• I'm gonna weep if I don't get tickets to the concert.
• The tree seemed to weep as its leaves fell to the ground in autumn.

noun a facial expression indicating pain, disgust, or discomfort

verb to flinch or grimace in response to pain or distress

• She couldn't help but wince at the sight of the graphic images.
• I saw him wince when he accidentally hit his toe on the table.
• I always wince when I see that cringey TikTok video.
• The thought of failure made her wince with fear.

noun a response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat, which prepares the body to either fight or flee

• When faced with a threatening situation, the body's natural response is to activate the fight or flight response.
• I had to decide whether to fight or flight when the dog started chasing me.
• I was totally in fight or flight mode when I saw my ex at the party.
• The intense pressure of the deadline triggered my fight or flight instincts.

noun a word or phrase that functions as the subject or object of a verb

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

interjection a word or phrase that expresses emotion or exclamation

• I cannot comprehend what the heck you are trying to explain.
• What the heck are you doing with my phone?
• What the heck is his problem?
• What the heck is going on in this chaotic situation?

adjective describing someone who is extremely fanatical or crazed in their beliefs or behavior

• The swivel-eyed man presented a detailed report at the board meeting.
• I can't believe that swivel-eyed guy thinks he can get away with lying.
• That swivel-eyed dude is always causing drama wherever he goes.
• Her swivel-eyed obsession with perfection was starting to affect her relationships.

noun a disorder characterized by strong reactions to specific sounds, often resulting in feelings of anger, irritation, or anxiety

• Misophonia is a condition characterized by strong emotional reactions to certain sounds.
• My misophonia acts up whenever I hear someone chewing loudly.
• I can't stand that sound, it triggers my misophonia like crazy.
• Her misophonia was like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at the slightest trigger.