Words Starting with "T"

Describes rapid, trembling movements of the mouth producing a repetitive 'cap, cap' sound, resembling animal or mechanical noises.

Describes a deep sense of disappointment or loss of hope due to outcomes failing to meet expectations.

To be deceived or misled by smooth words or flattery, losing one's judgment or awareness.

Excluded or not included within a group, rule, or policy, explicitly set apart.

To be overcome or defeated, especially due to sudden pressure or attack, losing one's strength or composure.

To have been placed in a shop or stall; figuratively, to have been proposed to, especially in the context of a young woman being courted.

To move with quick, irregular steps, resembling a hurried or awkward gait.

Moving slightly backward suddenly and lightly, typically as a reflex response to a stimulus.

A rapid, repeated opening and closing of the eyelids, often describing a brief, spontaneous blink.

Moving rapidly and repeatedly back and forth, especially the eyelids, indicating quick, alternating opening and closing motions.

Eyes tightly closed, not open, often used to describe the state of sleeping or dozing off.

Being caught up with or overtaken by something moving faster, commonly used in contexts of pursuit or failure to reach a target.

Moving or running in a hurried, urgent manner, often driven by the need to reach a destination quickly.

Experiencing sudden shock or surprise due to an unexpected or startling event.

Restricted or restrained, especially emotionally or physically, preventing free expression or action.

Briefly and intermittently waking up suddenly, often due to surprise or alarm, indicating a state of heightened alertness.

Eyes closing briefly, typically due to drowsiness or fatigue, often indicating a short nap or momentary sleep.

Hanging limply or loosely, as if a broken branch dangles or a flag flaps without wind, indicating weakness or lack of tension.

Slightly folded or curled, typically describing a page corner that has been repeatedly opened and developed a permanent crease.

To narrowly avoid or slip past something by chance or accident, often describing a near-miss encounter or situation that was almost unavoidable.

To blink rapidly and repeatedly, typically used to describe the flickering light of stars in the night sky.

Managed, operated, or conducted effectively and systematically, commonly used to describe well-run organizations, government institutions, or businesses.

The action of closing or curling inward gradually, as flower petals do at night.

The outer layer or skin has peeled off gradually or completely, often due to friction, injury, or natural processes.

Suddenly becoming speechless due to extreme shock or fear, unable to utter any words.

Expressing complaint unintentionally or spontaneously, often as an emotional reaction to disappointment or discomfort, without deliberate intent.

Accidentally becoming curved or bent, typically on a flexible or pliable object subjected to pressure or impact.

Experiencing the shedding or detachment of skin, either partially or completely, due to natural processes, trauma, friction, or surface damage.

Trapped or compressed between two objects exerting pressure, often causing physical pain or discomfort.

Experiencing labored or gasping breath, typically due to physical exertion; or crying with choked, intermittent sobs.