herbal therapy: the use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes (especially plants that are not part of the normal diet)


botanical medicine: the use of plants or plant extracts for medicinal purposes (especially plants that are not part of the normal diet)


psychotherapy: the treatment of mental or emotional problems by psychological means


behavior therapy: psychotherapy that seeks to extinguish or inhibit abnormal or maladaptive behavior by reinforcing desired behavior and extinguishing undesired behavior


behavior modification: psychotherapy that seeks to extinguish or inhibit abnormal or maladaptive behavior by reinforcing desired behavior and extinguishing undesired behavior


assertiveness training: a method of psychotherapy that reinforces you for stating negative and positive feelings directly


aversion therapy: any technique of behavior modification that uses unpleasant stimuli in a controlled fashion to alter behavior in a therapeutic way; primarily used for alcoholism or drug abuse (but with little success)


desensitization technique: a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished


desensitisation technique: a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished


desensitization procedure: a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished


desensitisation procedure: a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished


systematic desensitization: a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished


systematic desensitisation: a technique used in behavior therapy to treat phobias and other behavior problems involving anxiety; client is exposed to the threatening situation under relaxed conditions until the anxiety reaction is extinguished


exposure therapy: a form of behavior therapy in which a survivor confronts feelings or phobias or anxieties about a traumatic event and relives it in the therapy situation


implosion therapy: a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them


flooding: a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them


reciprocal inhibition: a method of behavior therapy based on the inhibition of one response by the occurrence of another response that is mutually incompatible with it; a relaxation response might be conditioned to a stimulus that previously evoked anxiety


reciprocal-inhibition therapy: a method of behavior therapy based on the inhibition of one response by the occurrence of another response that is mutually incompatible with it; a relaxation response might be conditioned to a stimulus that previously evoked anxiety


token economy: a form of behavior therapy that has been used in some mental institutions; patients are rewarded with tokens for appropriate behavior and the tokens may be cashed in for valued rewards


client-centered therapy: a method of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers in which the client determines the focus and pace of each session


crisis intervention: psychotherapy that focuses on acute critical situations (depressive episodes or attempted suicides or drug overdoses) with the aim of restoring the person to the level of functioning before the crisis


group therapy: psychotherapy in which a small group of individuals meet with a therapist; interactions among the members are considered to be therapeutic


group psychotherapy: psychotherapy in which a small group of individuals meet with a therapist; interactions among the members are considered to be therapeutic


family therapy: any of several therapeutic approaches in which a family is treated as a whole


hypnotherapy: the use of hypnosis in psychotherapy


play therapy: form of psychotherapy for children that uses play situations for diagnosis or treatment


psychoanalysis: a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud


analysis: a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud


depth psychology: a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud


hypnoanalysis: the use of hypnosis in conjunction with psychoanalysis


self-analysis: the application of psychotherapeutic principles to the analysis of your own personality


radiotherapy: (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance


radiation therapy: (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance


radiation: (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance


actinotherapy: (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance


irradiation: (medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance


phototherapy: the use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn


radium therapy: the use of radium in radiation therapy


Curietherapy: the use of radium in radiation therapy


X-ray therapy: the therapeutic use of X rays


chrysotherapy: the use of chemicals containing gold for treating diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis)


shock therapy: treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions


shock treatment: treatment of certain psychotic states by the administration of shocks that are followed by convulsions


electroconvulsive therapy: the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma


electroshock: the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma


electroshock therapy: the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma


ECT: the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma


insulin shock: the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma


insulin shock therapy: the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma


insulin shock treatment: the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma


metrazol shock: the administration of sufficient Metrazol to induce convulsions and coma


metrazol shock therapy: the administration of sufficient Metrazol to induce convulsions and coma


metrazol shock treatment: the administration of sufficient Metrazol to induce convulsions and coma


speech therapy: any therapy intended to correct a disorder of speech


refrigeration: deliberately lowering the body's temperature for therapeutic purposes


thermotherapy: the use of heat to treat a disease or disorder; heating pads or hot compresses or hot-water bottles are used to promote circulation in peripheral vascular disease or to relax tense muscles


thrombolytic therapy: therapy consisting of the administration of a pharmacological agent to cause thrombolysis of an abnormal blood clot


chiropractic: a method of treatment that manipulates body structures (especially the spine) to relieve low back pain or even headache or high blood pressure


fomentation: application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation


naturopathy: a method of treating disease using food and exercise and heat to assist the natural healing process


naprapathy: a drugless method of treatment based on the belief that disease symptoms arise from problems with ligaments and connective tissues


orthodontic treatment: dental treatment that corrects irregularities of the teeth or of the relation of the teeth to surrounding anatomy; treatment is usually by braces or mechanical aids


orthoptics: treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)


osteopathy: therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles


osteoclasis: treatment of a skeletal deformity by intentionally fracturing a bone


disinfection: treatment to destroy harmful microorganisms


chlorination: disinfection of water by the addition of small amounts of chlorine or a chlorine compound


digitalization: the administration of digitalis for the treatment of certain heart disorders


digitalisation: the administration of digitalis for the treatment of certain heart disorders


anticoagulation: the administration of an anticoagulant drug to retard coagulation of the blood


acupuncture: treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin


stylostixis: treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin


acupressure: treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body


G-Jo: treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body


shiatsu: treatment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers to specific pressure points on the body


autogenic therapy: training patients in self-induced relaxation


autogenic training: training patients in self-induced relaxation


autogenics: training patients in self-induced relaxation


allopathy: the usual method of treating disease with remedies that produce effects differing from those produced by the disease itself


homeopathy: a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated


homoeopathy: a method of treating disease with small amounts of remedies that, in large amounts in healthy people, produce symptoms similar to those being treated


hydropathy: the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease


hydrotherapy: the internal and external use of water in the treatment of disease


intensive care: close monitoring and constant medical care of patients with life-threatening conditions


rest-cure: rest as a medical treatment for stress or anxiety etc.


stalk: a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush


stalking: a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush


still hunt: a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush


deerstalking: stalking deer


birdnesting: hunting for birds' nests to get the eggs


predation: the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey


friction: effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure


detrition: effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure


rubbing: effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure


application: the work of applying something


coating: the work of applying something


covering: the work of applying something


anointing: the act of applying oil or an oily liquid


anointment: the act of applying oil or an oily liquid


fumigation: the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it


foliation: the work of coating glass with metal foil


galvanization: either the work of covering with metal by the use of a galvanic current or the coating of iron with zinc to protect it from rusting


galvanisation: either the work of covering with metal by the use of a galvanic current or the coating of iron with zinc to protect it from rusting


bodywork: the work of making or repairing vehicle bodies


handling: manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something


materials handling: act of loading and unloading and moving goods within e.g. a factory especially using mechanical devices


loading: the labor of putting a load of something on or in a vehicle or ship or container etc.


unloading: the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.


picking: the act of picking (crops or fruit or hops etc.)


pickings: the act of someone who picks up or takes something


taking: the act of someone who picks up or takes something


planking: the work of covering an area with planks


wiring: the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device


handicraft: a craft that requires skillful hands


sewing: joining or attaching by stitches


stitching: joining or attaching by stitches


baking: making bread or cake or pastry etc.


blind stitching: stitching that is not easily seen or noticed


suturing: surgical joining of two surfaces


vasectomy: surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible


vasotomy: surgical incision into or division of the vas deferens


vasosection: surgical incision into or division of the vas deferens


vasovasostomy: a surgical procedure that attempts to restore the function of the vas deferens after a vasectomy


vulvectomy: surgical removal of part or all of the vulva


vivisection: the act of operating on living animals (especially in scientific research)


lubrication: an application of a lubricant to something


paving: the act of applying paving materials to an area


pavage: the act of applying paving materials to an area


painting: the act of applying paint to a surface


spraying: the application of a liquid in the form of small particles ejected from a sprayer


spray painting: applying paint with a sprayer


spatter: the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface


spattering: the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface


splash: the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface


splashing: the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface


splattering: the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface


finger-painting: painting by using the fingers to spread the paint


tinning: the application of a protective layer of tin


tin-plating: the application of a protective layer of tin


tinning: the application of a thin layer of soft solder to the ends of wires before soldering them


papering: the application of wallpaper


paperhanging: the application of wallpaper


pargeting: ornamental plastering


pargetting: ornamental plastering


plastering: the application of plaster


daubing: the application of plaster


plating: the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)


scumble: the application of very thin coat of color over the surface of a picture


tiling: the application of tiles to cover a surface


waxing: the application of wax to a surface


duty: work that you are obliged to perform for moral or legal reasons


job: a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee


task: a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee


chore: a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee


ball-buster: a job or situation that is demanding and arduous and punishing


ball-breaker: a job or situation that is demanding and arduous and punishing


paper route: the job of delivering newspapers regularly


stint: an individual's prescribed share of work


function: the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group


office: the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group


part: the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group


role: the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group


capacity: a specified function


hat: an informal term for a person's role


portfolio: the role of the head of a government department


stead: the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another


position: the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another


place: the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another


lieu: the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another


behalf: as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as  rather than )


second fiddle: a secondary role or function


role: normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting


gender role: the overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness


position: (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player


pitcher: the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit


mound: the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit


catcher: the position on a baseball team of the player who is stationed behind home plate and who catches the balls that the pitcher throws


first base: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)


first: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)


second base: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield


second: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the second of the bases in the infield


shortstop: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base


short: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base


third base: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)


third: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed near the third of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)


left field: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the left third of the outfield (looking from home plate)


leftfield: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the left third of the outfield (looking from home plate)


center field: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield


centerfield: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield


right field: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the right third of the outfield (looking from home plate)


rightfield: the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the right third of the outfield (looking from home plate)


steal: a stolen base; an instance in which a base runner advances safely during the delivery of a pitch (without the help of a hit or walk or passed ball or wild pitch)


forward: a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team


center: a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game


guard: a position on a basketball team


back: (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed behind the line of scrimmage


lineman: (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage


linebacker: (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage


line backer: (American football) the position of a defensive football player who plays close behind the line of scrimmage


quarterback: (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team


signal caller: (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team


field general: (American football) the position of the football player in the backfield who directs the offensive play of his team


fullback: (American football) the position of a back on a football team


halfback: (American football) the position of a back on a football team


tailback: (American football) the position of the offensive back on a football team who lines up farthest from the line of scrimmage


wingback: (American football) the position of the offensive back who lines up behind or outside the end


center: (American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play


guard: (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage


tackle: (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage


end: (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage


mid-off: the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the off side


mid-on: the fielding position in cricket closest to the bowler on the on side


center: the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game


school assignment: a school task performed by a student to satisfy the teacher


schoolwork: a school task performed by a student to satisfy the teacher


classroom project: a school task requiring considerable effort


classwork: the part of a student's work that is done in the classroom


homework: preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)


prep: preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)


preparation: preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)


lesson: a task assigned for individual study


language lesson: a period of instruction learning a language


French lesson: instruction in the French language


German lesson: instruction in the German language


Hebrew lesson: instruction in the Hebrew language


exercise: a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding


example: a task performed or problem solved in order to develop skill or understanding


reading assignment: the reading of a passage assigned by the teacher


assignment: a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)


duty assignment: a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)


guard duty: the duty of serving as a sentry


guard: the duty of serving as a sentry


sentry duty: the duty of serving as a sentry


sentry go: the duty of serving as a sentry


fatigue duty: labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on)


fatigue: labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on)


mission: the organized work of a religious missionary


missionary work: the organized work of a religious missionary


da'wah: missionary work for Islam


dawah: missionary work for Islam


mission: a special assignment that is given to a person or group


charge: a special assignment that is given to a person or group


commission: a special assignment that is given to a person or group


fool's errand: a fruitless mission


mission impossible: an extremely dangerous or difficult mission


suicide mission: killing or injuring others while annihilating yourself; usually accomplished with a bomb


martyr operation: killing or injuring others while annihilating yourself; usually accomplished with a bomb


sacrifice operation: killing or injuring others while annihilating yourself; usually accomplished with a bomb


errand: a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission


reassignment: assignment to a different duty


secondment: the detachment of a person from their regular organization for temporary assignment elsewhere


sea-duty: naval service aboard a ship at sea


service abroad: naval service aboard a ship at sea


shipboard duty: naval service aboard a ship at sea


shore duty: naval service at land bases


scut work: trivial, unrewarding, tedious, dirty, and disagreeable chores


shitwork: trivial, unrewarding, tedious, dirty, and disagreeable chores


wrongdoing: activity that transgresses moral or civil law


wrongful conduct: activity that transgresses moral or civil law


misconduct: activity that transgresses moral or civil law


actus reus: activity that transgresses moral or civil law


brutalization: the activity of treating someone savagely or viciously


brutalisation: the activity of treating someone savagely or viciously


trespass: entry to another's property without right or permission


encroachment: entry to another's property without right or permission


violation: entry to another's property without right or permission


intrusion: entry to another's property without right or permission


usurpation: entry to another's property without right or permission


inroad: an encroachment or intrusion


tort: (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought


civil wrong: (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought


alienation of affection: a tort based on willful and malicious interference with the marriage relation by a third party without justification or excuse


invasion of privacy: the wrongful intrusion by individuals or the government into private affairs with which the public has no concern


trespass: a wrongful interference with the possession of property (personal property as well as realty), or the action instituted to recover damages


continuing trespass: trespass that is not transient or intermittent but continues as long as the offending object remains


trespass de bonis asportatis: an action brought to recover damages from a person who has taken goods or property from its rightful owner


trespass on the case: an action brought to recover damages from a person whose actions have resulted indirectly in injury or loss


trespass quare clausum fregit: the defendant unlawfully enters the land of the plaintiff


trespass viet armis: trespass with force and arms resulting in injury to another's person or property


malversation: misconduct in public office


misbehavior: improper or wicked or immoral behavior


misbehaviour: improper or wicked or immoral behavior


misdeed: improper or wicked or immoral behavior


delinquency: an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor


juvenile delinquency: an antisocial misdeed in violation of the law by a minor


mischief: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others


mischief-making: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others


mischievousness: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others


deviltry: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others


devilry: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others


devilment: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others


rascality: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others


roguery: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others


roguishness: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others


shenanigan: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others


hell: noisy and unrestrained mischief


blaze: noisy and unrestrained mischief


monkey business: mischievous or deceitful behavior


ruffianism: violent lawless behavior


familiarity: an act of undue intimacy


impropriety: an act of undue intimacy


indecorum: an act of undue intimacy


liberty: an act of undue intimacy


abnormality: behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality


irregularity: behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality


deviation: deviate behavior


deviance: deviate behavior


indecency: an indecent or improper act


impropriety: an indecent or improper act


paraphilia: abnormal sexual activity


exhibitionism: the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals


immodesty: the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals


fetishism: sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)


fetichism: sexual arousal or gratification resulting from handling a fetish (or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs)


pedophilia: a sexual attraction to children


paedophilia: a sexual attraction to children


voyeurism: a perversion in which a person receives sexual gratification from seeing the genitalia of others or witnessing others' sexual behavior


zoophilia: a sexual attraction to animals


zoophilism: a sexual attraction to animals


obscenity: an obscene act


indiscretion: a petty misdeed


peccadillo: a petty misdeed


infantilism: infantile behavior in mature persons


dereliction: willful negligence


nonfeasance: a failure to act when under an obligation to do so; a refusal (without sufficient excuse) to do that which it is your legal duty to do


negligence: failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances


carelessness: failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances


neglect: failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances


nonperformance: failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances


comparative negligence: (law) negligence allocated between the plaintiff and the defendant with a corresponding reduction in damages paid to the plaintiff


concurrent negligence: (law) negligence of two of more persons acting independently; the plaintiff may sue both together or separately


contributory negligence: (law) behavior by the plaintiff that contributes to the harm resulting from the defendant's negligence


criminal negligence: (law) recklessly acting without reasonable caution and putting another person at risk of injury or death (or failing to do something with the same consequences)


culpable negligence: (law) recklessly acting without reasonable caution and putting another person at risk of injury or death (or failing to do something with the same consequences)


neglect of duty: (law) breach of a duty


evasion: nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do


escape: nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do


dodging: nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do


escape mechanism: a form of behavior that evades unpleasant realities


malingering: evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated


skulking: evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated


shirking: the evasion of work or duty


slacking: the evasion of work or duty


soldiering: the evasion of work or duty


goofing off: the evasion of work or duty


goldbricking: the evasion of work or duty


circumvention: the act of evading by going around


tax evasion: the deliberate failure to pay taxes (usually by making a false report)


malfeasance: wrongful conduct by a public official


misfeasance: doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner


malpractice: a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct


malpractice: professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage


perversion: the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use)


waste: useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly


wastefulness: useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly


dissipation: useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly


waste of effort: a useless effort


waste of energy: a useless effort


waste of material: a useless consumption of material


waste of money: money spent for inadequate return


waste of time: the devotion of time to a useless activity


extravagance: excessive spending


prodigality: excessive spending


lavishness: excessive spending


highlife: excessive spending


high life: excessive spending


squandering: spending resources lavishly and wastefully


squandermania: prodigious squandering (usually by a government)


wrong: any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right


legal injury: any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right


damage: any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right


injury: wrongdoing that violates another's rights and is unjustly inflicted


injury: an act that causes someone or something to receive physical damage


injustice: an unjust act


unfairness: an unjust act


iniquity: an unjust act


shabbiness: an unjust act


infliction: an act causing pain or damage


transgression: the action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit


transgression: the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle


evildoing: the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle


abomination: an action that is vicious or vile; an action that arouses disgust or abhorrence


evil: morally objectionable behavior


immorality: morally objectionable behavior


wickedness: morally objectionable behavior


iniquity: morally objectionable behavior


villainy: a criminal or vicious act


deviltry: wicked and cruel behavior


devilry: wicked and cruel behavior


enormity: an act of extreme wickedness


foul play: unfair or dishonest behavior (especially involving violence)


irreverence: a disrespectful act


violation: a disrespectful act


sexual immorality: the evil ascribed to sexual acts that violate social conventions


profanation: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character


desecration: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character


blasphemy: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character


sacrilege: blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character


depravity: a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice


turpitude: a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice


vice: a specific form of evildoing


pornography: creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire


porno: creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire


porn: creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire


erotica: creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire


smut: creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire


child pornography: the illegal use of children in pornographic pictures or films


kiddie porn: the illegal use of children in pornographic pictures or films


kiddy porn: the illegal use of children in pornographic pictures or films


intemperance: excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence


intemperateness: excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence


self-indulgence: excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence


intemperance: consumption of alcoholic drinks


intemperateness: consumption of alcoholic drinks


prostitution: offering sexual intercourse for pay


harlotry: offering sexual intercourse for pay


whoredom: offering sexual intercourse for pay


profligacy: dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure


dissipation: dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure


dissolution: dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure


licentiousness: dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure


looseness: dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure


drink: the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess


drinking: the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess


boozing: the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess


drunkenness: the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess


crapulence: the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess


drinking bout: a long period of drinking


package tour: a tour arranged by a travel agent; transportation and food and lodging are all provided at an inclusive price


package holiday: a tour arranged by a travel agent; transportation and food and lodging are all provided at an inclusive price


pub crawl: a tour of bars or public houses (usually taking one drink at each stop)


whistle-stop tour: a tour by a candidate as part of a political campaign in which a series of small towns are visited


jag: a bout of drinking or drug taking


dishonesty: lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing


knavery: lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing


treachery: an act of deliberate betrayal


betrayal: an act of deliberate betrayal


treason: an act of deliberate betrayal


perfidy: an act of deliberate betrayal


double cross: an act of betrayal


double-crossing: an act of betrayal


sellout: an act of betrayal


charlatanism: the dishonesty of a charlatan


quackery: the dishonesty of a charlatan


plagiarism: the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own


plagiarization: the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own


plagiarisation: the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own


piracy: the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own


trick: an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent


falsification: the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting


falsehood: the act of rendering something false as by fraudulent changes (of documents or measures etc.) or counterfeiting


falsification: a willful perversion of facts


misrepresentation: a willful perversion of facts


frame-up: an act that incriminates someone on a false charge


setup: an act that incriminates someone on a false charge


distortion: the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean


overrefinement: the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean


straining: the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean


torture: the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean


twisting: the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean


equivocation: falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language


tergiversation: falsification by means of vague or ambiguous language


lying: the deliberate act of deviating from the truth


prevarication: the deliberate act of deviating from the truth


fabrication: the deliberate act of deviating from the truth


fibbing: a trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear


paltering: a trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear


fakery: the act of faking (or the product of faking)


deception: the act of deceiving


deceit: the act of deceiving


dissembling: the act of deceiving


dissimulation: the act of deceiving


indirection: deceitful action that is not straightforward


trickery: the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)


chicanery: the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)


chicane: the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)


guile: the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)


wile: the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)


shenanigan: the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)


duplicity: acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another


double-dealing: acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another


sophistication: falsification by the use of sophistry; misleading by means of specious fallacies


fraud: something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage


fraudulence: something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage


dupery: something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage


hoax: something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage


humbug: something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage


put-on: something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage


goldbrick: anything that is supposed to be valuable but turns out to be worthless


jugglery: artful trickery designed to achieve an end


scam: a fraudulent business scheme


cozenage: a fraudulent business scheme


cheat: a deception for profit to yourself


cheating: a deception for profit to yourself


gerrymander: an act of gerrymandering (dividing a voting area so as to give your own party an unfair advantage)


delusion: the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas


illusion: the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas


head game: the act of deluding; deception by creating illusory ideas


pretense: the act of giving a false appearance


pretence: the act of giving a false appearance


pretending: the act of giving a false appearance


simulation: the act of giving a false appearance


feigning: the act of giving a false appearance


appearance: pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression


show: pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression


make-believe: the enactment of a pretense


pretend: the enactment of a pretense


affectation: a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display


mannerism: a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display


pose: a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display


affectedness: a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display


attitude: a theatrical pose created for effect


radical chic: an affectation of radical left-wing views and the fashionable dress and lifestyle that goes with them


masquerade: making a false outward show


imposture: pretending to be another person


impersonation: pretending to be another person


obscurantism: a deliberate act intended to make something obscure


bluff: the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards


four flush: the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards


take-in: the act of taking in as by fooling or cheating or swindling someone


fall: a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity


sin: an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will


sinning: an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will


actual sin: a sin committed of your own free will (as contrasted with original sin)


original sin: a sin said to be inherited by all descendants of Adam


mortal sin: an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace


deadly sin: an unpardonable sin entailing a total loss of grace


venial sin: a pardonable sin regarded as entailing only a partial loss of grace


pride: unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)


superbia: unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)


envy: spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)


invidia: spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins)


avarice: reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)


greed: reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)


covetousness: reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)


rapacity: reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)


avaritia: reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)


sloth: apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)


laziness: apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)


acedia: apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)


wrath: belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)


anger: belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)


ire: belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)


ira: belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)


gluttony: eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)


overeating: eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)


gula: eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)


lust: self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)


luxuria: self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins)


terror: the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons)


terrorism: the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear


act of terrorism: the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear


terrorist act: the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear


bioterrorism: terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare


biological terrorism: terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare


chemical terrorism: terrorism using the chemical agents of chemical warfare; can undermine the personal security of citizens


cyber-terrorism: an assault on electronic communication networks


cyberwar: an assault on electronic communication networks


domestic terrorism: terrorism practiced in your own country against your own people


ecoterrorism: violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists


ecological terrorism: violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists


eco-warfare: violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists


ecological warfare: violence carried out to further the political or social objectives of the environmentalists


international terrorism: terrorism practiced in a foreign country by terrorists who are not native to that country


narcoterrorism: the financing of terrorist activities by participation in the drug trade


nuclear terrorism: the use of a nuclear device by a terrorist organization to cause massive devastation or the use (or threat of use) of fissionable radioactive materials


state-sponsored terrorism: terrorism practiced by a government against its own people or in support of international terrorism


theoterrorism: terrorism for a religious purpose


terrorization: an act of terrorism


terrorisation: an act of terrorism


barratry: the offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels


champerty: an unethical agreement between an attorney and client that the attorney would sue and pay the costs of the client's suit in return for a portion of the damages awarded


maintenance: the unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it (as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continue the action) so as to obstruct justice or promote unnecessary litigation or unsettle the peace of the community


criminal maintenance: the unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it (as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continue the action) so as to obstruct justice or promote unnecessary litigation or unsettle the peace of the community


crime: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act


offense: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act


criminal offense: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act


criminal offence: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act


offence: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act


law-breaking: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act


crime: an evil act not necessarily punishable by law


inside job: some transgression committed with the assistance of someone trusted by the victim


assault: a threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped


aggravated assault: a reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon)


battery: an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact


assault and battery: an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact


capital offense: a crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate


cybercrime: crime committed using a computer and the internet to steal a person's identity or sell contraband or stalk victims or disrupt operations with malevolent programs


felony: a serious crime (such as murder or arson)


forgery: criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud


fraud: intentional deception resulting in injury to another person


barratry: (maritime law) a fraudulent breach of duty by the master of a ship that injures the owner of the ship or its cargo; includes every breach of trust such as stealing or sinking or deserting the ship or embezzling the cargo


Had crime: (Islam) serious crimes committed by Muslims and punishable by punishments established in the Koran


hijack: seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination


highjack: seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination


mayhem: the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person


misdemeanor: a crime less serious than a felony


misdemeanour: a crime less serious than a felony


infraction: a crime less serious than a felony


violation: a crime less serious than a felony


infringement: a crime less serious than a felony


violation: an act that disregards an agreement or a right


infringement: an act that disregards an agreement or a right


copyright infringement: a violation of the rights secured by a copyright


infringement of copyright: a violation of the rights secured by a copyright


foul: an act that violates the rules of a sport


personal foul: a foul that involves unnecessarily rough contact (as in basketball or football)


technical foul: (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play


technical: (basketball) a foul that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play


patent infringement: violation of the rights secured by a patent


disorderly conduct: any act of molesting, interrupting, hindering, agitating, or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled


disorderly behavior: any act of molesting, interrupting, hindering, agitating, or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled


disturbance of the peace: any act of molesting, interrupting, hindering, agitating, or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled


breach of the peace: any act of molesting, interrupting, hindering, agitating, or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled


false pretense: (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation


false pretence: (law) an offense involving intent to defraud and false representation and obtaining property as a result of that misrepresentation


indecent exposure: vulgar and offensive nakedness in a public place


public nudity: vulgar and offensive nakedness in a public place


perjury: criminal offense of making false statements under oath


bearing false witness: criminal offense of making false statements under oath


lying under oath: criminal offense of making false statements under oath


resisting arrest: physical efforts to oppose a lawful arrest; the resistance is classified as assault and battery upon the person of the police officer attempting to make the arrest


sedition: an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government


molestation: the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)


perpetration: the act of committing a crime


commission: the act of committing a crime


committal: the act of committing a crime


rape: the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will


violation: the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will


assault: the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will


ravishment: the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will


date rape: rape in which the rapist is known to the victim (as when they are on a date together)


attack: the act of attacking


attempt: the act of attacking


mugging: assault with intent to rob


sexual assault: a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat


sexual abuse: a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat


sex crime: a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat


sex offense: a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat


Tazir crime: (Islam) minor crimes committed by Muslims; crimes that are not mentioned in the Koran so judges are free to punish the offender in any appropriate way


statutory offense: crimes created by statutes and not by common law


statutory offence: crimes created by statutes and not by common law


regulatory offense: crimes created by statutes and not by common law


regulatory offence: crimes created by statutes and not by common law


thuggery: violent or brutal acts as of thugs


bigamy: the offense of marrying someone while you have a living spouse from whom no valid divorce has occurred


capture: the act of taking of a person by force


seizure: the act of taking of a person by force


abduction: the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife


kidnapping: (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment


snatch: (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment


racket: an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit


fraudulent scheme: an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit


illegitimate enterprise: an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit


racketeering: engaging in a racket


bribery: the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage


graft: the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage


barratry: the crime of a judge whose judgment is influenced by bribery


commercial bribery: bribery of a purchasing agent in order to induce the agent to enter into a transaction


embezzlement: the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else


peculation: the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else


defalcation: the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else


misapplication: the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else


misappropriation: the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else


identity theft: the co-option of another person's personal information (e.g., name, Social Security number, credit card number, passport) without that person's knowledge and the fraudulent use of such knowledge


raid: an attempt by speculators to defraud investors


plunderage: the act of plundering (especially the embezzlement of goods on shipboard)


mail fraud: use of the mails to defraud someone


election fraud: misrepresentation or alteration of the true results of an election


constructive fraud: comprises all acts or omissions or concealments involving breach of equitable or legal duty or trust or confidence


legal fraud: comprises all acts or omissions or concealments involving breach of equitable or legal duty or trust or confidence


extrinsic fraud: fraud that prevents a party from knowing their rights or from having a fair opportunity of presenting them at trial


collateral fraud: fraud that prevents a party from knowing their rights or from having a fair opportunity of presenting them at trial


fraud in fact: actual deceit; concealing something or making a false representation with an evil intent to cause injury to another


positive fraud: actual deceit; concealing something or making a false representation with an evil intent to cause injury to another


fraud in law: fraud that is presumed from the circumstances although the one who commits it need not have had any evil intent


fraud in the factum: fraud that arises from a disparity between the instrument intended to be executed and the instrument actually executed; e.g., leading someone to sign the wrong contract


fraud in the inducement: fraud which intentionally causes a person to execute and instrument or make an agreement or render a judgment; e.g., misleading someone about the true facts


intrinsic fraud: fraud (as by use of forged documents or false claims or perjury) that misleads a court or jury and induces a finding for the one perpetrating the fraud


bunco: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


bunco game: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


bunko: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


bunko game: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


con: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


confidence trick: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


confidence game: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


con game: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


gyp: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


hustle: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


sting: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


flimflam: a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property


sting operation: a complicated confidence game planned and executed with great care (especially an operation implemented by undercover agents to apprehend criminals)


pyramiding: a fraudulent business practice involving some form of pyramid scheme e.g., the chain of distribution is artificially expanded by an excessive number of distributors selling to other distributors at progressively higher wholesale prices until retail prices are unnecessarily inflated


swindle: the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme


cheat: the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme


rig: the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme


holdout: the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later


swiz: British slang for a swindle


shell game: a swindling sleight-of-hand game; victim guesses which of three things a pellet is under


thimblerig: a swindling sleight-of-hand game; victim guesses which of three things a pellet is under


larceny: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully


theft: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully


thievery: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully


thieving: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully


stealing: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully


pilferage: the act of stealing small amounts or small articles


shoplifting: the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store


shrinkage: the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store


robbery: larceny by threat of violence


armed robbery: robbery at gunpoint


heist: robbery at gunpoint


holdup: robbery at gunpoint


stickup: robbery at gunpoint


treason: a crime that undermines the offender's government


high treason: a crime that undermines the offender's government


lese majesty: a crime that undermines the offender's government


vice crime: a vice that is illegal


victimless crime: an act that is legally a crime but that seem to have no victims


war crime: a crime committed in wartime; violation of rules of war


biopiracy: biological theft; illegal collection of indigenous plants by corporations who patent them for their own use


caper: a crime (especially a robbery)


job: a crime (especially a robbery)


dacoity: robbery by a gang of armed dacoits


dakoity: robbery by a gang of armed dacoits


heist: the act of stealing


rip-off: the act of stealing


highjacking: robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force


hijacking: robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force


highway robbery: robbery of travellers on or near a public road


piracy: hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it


buccaneering: hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it


rolling: the act of robbing a helpless person


grand larceny: larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale)


grand theft: larceny of property having a value greater than some amount (the amount varies by locale)


petit larceny: larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)


petty larceny: larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)


petty: larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)


skimming: failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it


extortion: the felonious act of extorting money (as by threats of violence)


blackmail: extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information


protection: payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence


tribute: payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence


shakedown: extortion of money (as by blackmail)


burglary: entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property


housebreaking: trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent


break-in: trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent


breaking and entering: trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent


home invasion: burglary of a dwelling while the residents are at home


joint venture: a venture by a partnership or conglomerate designed to share risk or expertise


foreign direct investment: a joint venture between a foreign company and a United States company


experiment: a venture at something new or different


forlorn hope: a hopeless or desperate enterprise


attempt: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something


effort: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something


endeavor: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something


endeavour: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something


try: earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something


bid: an attempt to get something


play: an attempt to get something


crack: a usually brief attempt


fling: a usually brief attempt


go: a usually brief attempt


pass: a usually brief attempt


whirl: a usually brief attempt


offer: a usually brief attempt


essay: a tentative attempt


foray: an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence)


contribution: the part played by a person in bringing about a result


part: the part played by a person in bringing about a result


share: the part played by a person in bringing about a result


end: the part you are expected to play


liberation: the attempt to achieve equal rights or status


mug's game: a futile or unprofitable endeavor


power play: an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power


squeeze play: an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power


squeeze: an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power


seeking: an attempt to acquire or gain something


shot: informal words for any attempt or effort


stab: informal words for any attempt or effort


shot: an attempt to score in a game


striving: an effortful attempt to attain a goal


nisus: an effortful attempt to attain a goal


pains: an effortful attempt to attain a goal


strain: an effortful attempt to attain a goal


struggle: an energetic attempt to achieve something


battle: an energetic attempt to achieve something


duel: any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)


scramble: an unceremonious and disorganized struggle


scuffle: an unceremonious and disorganized struggle


buyout: acquisition of a company by purchasing a controlling percentage of its stock


strategic buyout: an acquisition based on analysis of the benefits of consolidation in anticipation of increased earning power


takeover: a change by sale or merger in the controlling interest of a corporation


anti-takeover defense: resistance to or defense against a hostile takeover


takeover attempt: an attempt to take control of a corporation


takeover bid: an offer to buy shares in order to take over the company


two-tier bid: a takeover bid where the acquirer offers to pay more for the shares needed to gain control than for the remaining shares


any-and-all bid: a takeover bid where the acquirer offers to buy any and all shares outstanding


hostile takeover: a takeover that is resisted by the management of the target company


friendly takeover: a takeover that is welcomed by the management of the target company


test: the act of testing something


trial: the act of testing something


run: the act of testing something


assay: a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.


enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay: an assay that relies on an enzymatic conversion reaction and is used to detect the presence of specific substances (such as enzymes or viruses or antibodies or bacteria)


ELISA: an assay that relies on an enzymatic conversion reaction and is used to detect the presence of specific substances (such as enzymes or viruses or antibodies or bacteria)


immunohistochemistry: an assay that shows specific antigens in tissues by the use of markers that are either fluorescent dyes or enzymes (such as horseradish peroxidase)


clinical trial: a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use


clinical test: a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use


phase I clinical trial: a clinical trial on a few persons to determine the safety of a new drug or invasive medical device; for drugs, dosage or toxicity limits should be obtained


phase I: a clinical trial on a few persons to determine the safety of a new drug or invasive medical device; for drugs, dosage or toxicity limits should be obtained


phase II clinical trial: a clinical trial on more persons than in phase I; intended to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment for the condition it is intended to treat; possible side effects are monitored


phase II: a clinical trial on more persons than in phase I; intended to evaluate the efficacy of a treatment for the condition it is intended to treat; possible side effects are monitored


phase III clinical trial: a large clinical trial of a treatment or drug that in phase I and phase II has been shown to be efficacious with tolerable side effects; after successful conclusion of these clinical trials it will receive formal approval from the FDA


phase III: a large clinical trial of a treatment or drug that in phase I and phase II has been shown to be efficacious with tolerable side effects; after successful conclusion of these clinical trials it will receive formal approval from the FDA


phase IV clinical trial: sometimes the FDA approves a drug for general use but requires the manufacturer to continue to monitor its effects; during this phase the drug may be tried on slightly different patient populations than those studied in earlier trials


phase IV: sometimes the FDA approves a drug for general use but requires the manufacturer to continue to monitor its effects; during this phase the drug may be tried on slightly different patient populations than those studied in earlier trials


double blind: a test procedure in which the identity of those receiving the intervention is concealed from both the administrators and the subjects until after the test is completed; designed to reduce or eliminate bias in the results


preclinical trial: a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial


preclinical test: a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial


preclinical phase: a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial


test: the act of undergoing testing


trial: the act of undergoing testing


audition: a test of the suitability of a performer


tryout: a test of the suitability of a performer


screen test: a filmed audition of an actor or actress


field trial: a test of young hunting dogs to determine their skill in pointing and retrieving


fitting: putting clothes on to see whether they fit


try-on: putting clothes on to see whether they fit


trying on: putting clothes on to see whether they fit


MOT: a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes


MOT test: a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes


Ministry of Transportation test: a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes


pilot project: activity planned as a test or trial


pilot program: activity planned as a test or trial


spadework: dull or routine preliminary work preparing for an undertaking


timework: work paid for at a rate per unit of time


undertaking: any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted


project: any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted


task: any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted


labor: any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted


written assignment: an assignment to write something


writing assignment: an assignment to write something


adventure: a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)


escapade: a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)


risky venture: a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)


dangerous undertaking: a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)


assignment: an undertaking that you have been assigned to do (as by an instructor)


baby: a project of personal concern to someone


enterprise: a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)


endeavor: a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)


endeavour: a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)


labor of love: productive work performed voluntarily without material reward or compensation


labour of love: productive work performed voluntarily without material reward or compensation


marathon: any long and arduous undertaking


endurance contest: any long and arduous undertaking


no-brainer: anything that requires little thought


proposition: a task to be dealt with


tall order: a formidable task or requirement


large order: a formidable task or requirement


venture: any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome


speleology: the pastime of exploring caves


spelaeology: the pastime of exploring caves


campaign: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end


cause: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end


crusade: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end


drive: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end


movement: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end


effort: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end


advertising campaign: an organized program of advertisements


ad campaign: an organized program of advertisements


ad blitz: an organized program of advertisements


anti-war movement: a campaign against entering or continuing a war


charm campaign: a campaign of flattery and friendliness (by a company, politician, etc.) to become more popular and gain support


consumerism: a movement advocating greater protection of the interests of consumers


campaigning: the campaign of a candidate to be elected


candidacy: the campaign of a candidate to be elected


candidature: the campaign of a candidate to be elected


electioneering: the campaign of a candidate to be elected


political campaign: the campaign of a candidate to be elected


front-porch campaigning: a campaign in which the candidate makes speeches but does not travel


front-porch campaign: a campaign in which the candidate makes speeches but does not travel


hustings: the activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making)


fund-raising campaign: a campaign to raise money for some cause


fund-raising drive: a campaign to raise money for some cause


fund-raising effort: a campaign to raise money for some cause


feminist movement: the movement aimed at equal rights for women


feminism: the movement aimed at equal rights for women


women's liberation movement: the movement aimed at equal rights for women


women's lib: the movement aimed at equal rights for women


gay liberation movement: the movement aimed at liberating homosexuals from legal or social or economic oppression


gay lib: the movement aimed at liberating homosexuals from legal or social or economic oppression


lost cause: a defeated cause or a cause for which defeat is inevitable


reform: a campaign aimed to correct abuses or malpractices


war: a concerted campaign to end something that is injurious


youth movement: political or religious or social reform movement or agitation consisting chiefly of young people


youth crusade: political or religious or social reform movement or agitation consisting chiefly of young people


whispering campaign: the organized dissemination of derogatory rumors designed to discredit a candidate


stumping: campaigning for something by making political speeches (stump speeches)


sales campaign: an advertising campaign intended to promote sales


public-relations campaign: an advertising campaign intended to improve public relations


sally: a venture off the beaten path


sallying forth: a venture off the beaten path


self-help: the act of helping or improving yourself without relying on anyone else


risk: a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury


peril: a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury


danger: a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury


chance: a risk involving danger


crapshoot: a risky and uncertain venture


gamble: a risky act or venture


long shot: a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards


raise: increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)


doubling: raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2


double: raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2


control: the activity of managing or exerting control over something


crowd control: activity of controlling a crowd


damage control: an effort to minimize or curtail damage or loss


federalization: the act of being put under federal control


federalisation: the act of being put under federal control


flight control: control from ground stations of airplanes in flight by means of messages transmitted to the pilot electronically


flood control: (engineering) the art or technique of trying to control rivers with dams etc in order to minimize the occurrence of floods


imperialism: any instance of aggressive extension of authority


regulation: the act of controlling or directing according to rule


regulating: the act of controlling or directing according to rule


deregulation: the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)


deregulating: the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)


devaluation: an official lowering of a nation's currency; a decrease in the value of a country's currency relative to that of foreign countries


gun control: efforts to regulate or control sales of guns


indexation: a system of economic regulation: wages and interest are tied to the cost-of-living index in order to reduce the effects of inflation


internal control: an accounting procedure or system designed to promote efficiency or assure the implementation of a policy or safeguard assets or avoid fraud and error etc.


management control: an internal control performed by one or more managers


quality control: maintenance of standards of quality of manufactured goods


acceptance sampling: a statistical procedure for accepting or rejecting a batch of merchandise or documents; involves determining the maximum number of defects discovered in a sample before the entire batch is rejected


regulation: the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular


regularization: the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular


regularisation: the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular


timing: the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics)


coordination: the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation


synchronization: coordinating by causing to indicate the same time


synchronisation: coordinating by causing to indicate the same time


synchronizing: coordinating by causing to indicate the same time


load-shedding: cutting off the electric current on certain lines when the demand becomes greater than the supply


proration: the proportional limitation of production or distribution of something (e.g. crude oil or natural gas) to some fractional part of the total capacity of each producer


limitation: an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)


restriction: an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)


arms control: a limitation on the size and armament of the armed forces of a country


hold-down: a limitation or constraint


freeze: fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level


clampdown: sudden restriction on an activity


hire: the act of hiring something or someone


hiring freeze: a freeze on hiring


price freeze: a freeze of prices at a given level


wage freeze: a freeze of wages at a given level


possession: the act of having and controlling property


ownership: the act of having and controlling property


possession: (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)


actual possession: (law) immediate and direct physical control over property


constructive possession: (law) having the power and intention to have and control property but without direct control or actual presence upon it


criminal possession: (law) possession for which criminal sanctions are provided because the property may not lawfully be possessed or may not be possessed under certain circumstances


illegal possession: possession of controlled substances


retention: the act of retaining something


keeping: the act of retaining something


holding: the act of retaining something


withholding: the act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control


power trip: (slang) a self-aggrandizing action undertaken simply for the pleasure of exercising control over other people


defecation reflex: normal response to the presence of feces in the rectum


rectal reflex: normal response to the presence of feces in the rectum


storage: the act of storing something


filing: preservation and methodical arrangement as of documents and papers etc.


storage: the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials


cold storage: refrigerated storage for preservation


stowage: the act of packing or storing away


stowing: the act of packing or storing away


tankage: the act of storing in tanks


riot control: the measures taken to control a riot


riot control operation: the measures taken to control a riot


grasping: the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)


taking hold: the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)


seizing: the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)


prehension: the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)


clasp: the act of grasping


clench: the act of grasping


clutch: the act of grasping


clutches: the act of grasping


grasp: the act of grasping


grip: the act of grasping


hold: the act of grasping


wrestling hold: a hold used in the sport of wrestling


bear hug: a wrestling hold with arms locked tightly around the opponent


nelson: any of several wrestling holds in which an arm is passed under the opponent's arm from behind and the hand exerts pressure on the back of the neck


full nelson: a wrestling hold in which the holder puts both arms under the opponent's arms and exerts pressure on the back of the neck (illegal in amateur wrestling)


half nelson: a wrestling hold in which the holder puts an arm under the opponent's arm and exerts pressure on the back of the neck


hammerlock: a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arm is twisted up behind his back


headlock: a wrestling hold in which the opponent's head is locked between the crook of your elbow and the side of your body


Japanese stranglehold: a wrestling hold in which the opponent's arms are crossed in front of his own neck to exert pressure on his windpipe


lock: any wrestling hold in which some part of the opponent's body is twisted or pressured


scissors: a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze


scissors hold: a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze


scissor hold: a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze


scissor grip: a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze


scissors grip: a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze


stranglehold: a wrestling hold in which the arms are pressed against the opponent's windpipe


toehold: a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints


steering: the act of steering a ship


steerage: the act of steering a ship


steering: the act of setting and holding a course


guidance: the act of setting and holding a course


direction: the act of setting and holding a course


aim: the action of directing something at an object


navigation: the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place


pilotage: the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place


piloting: the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place


instrument flying: navigation of an airplane solely by instruments


celestial navigation: navigating according to the positions of the stars


astronavigation: navigating according to the positions of the stars


celestial guidance: a method of controlling the flight of a missile or spacecraft by reference to the positions of celestial bodies


inertial guidance: a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to inertial forces


inertial navigation: a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to inertial forces


command guidance: a method of controlling the flight of a missile by commands originating from the ground or from another missile


terrestrial guidance: a method of controlling the flight of a missile by devices that respond to the strength and direction of the earth's gravitational field


dead reckoning: navigation without the aid of celestial observations


fire watching: (during World War II in Britain) watching for fires started by bombs that dropped from the sky


protection: the activity of protecting someone or something


air cover: the use of military aircraft to provide protection against attack by enemy aircraft during ground or naval operations


shielding: the act of shielding from harm


guardianship: the responsibility of a guardian or keeper


keeping: the responsibility of a guardian or keeper


safekeeping: the responsibility of a guardian or keeper


hands: (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child


custody: (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child


preservation: the activity of protecting something from loss or danger


saving: the activity of protecting something from loss or danger


conservation: the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources


conservancy: the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc.


soil conservation: protection of soil against erosion or deterioration


oil conservation: the conservation of petroleum resources


water conservation: the conservation of water resources


self-preservation: preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency


reservation: the act of keeping back or setting aside for some future occasion


Manhattan Project: code name for the secret United States project set up in 1942 to develop atomic bombs for use in World War II


embalmment: preservation (of a dead body) by treating with balsams and drugs and other chemicals


mummification: embalmment and drying a dead body and wrapping it as a mummy


momism: excessive protection


overprotection: excessive protection


overshielding: excessive protection


security intelligence: intelligence on the identity and capability and intentions of hostile individuals or organizations that may be engaged in espionage or sabotage or subversion or terrorism


censoring: counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy


censorship: counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy


security review: counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy


military censorship: all types of censorship conducted by personnel of the armed forces


civil censorship: military censorship of civilian communications (correspondence or printed matter of films) entering or leaving of circulating within territories controlled by armed forces


field press censorship: security review of news (including all information or material intended for dissemination to the public) subject to the jurisdiction of the armed forces


prisoner of war censorship: military censorship of communication to and from prisoners of war and civilian internees held by the armed forces


armed forces censorship: military censorship of personal communications to or from persons in the armed forces


primary censorship: armed forces censorship performed by personnel of a military unit on the personal communications of persons assigned to that unit


secondary censorship: armed forces censorship of the personal communications of officers or civilian employees or enlisted personnel not subject to primary censorship


national censorship: censorship under civil authority of communications entering or leaving of crossing the borders of the United States or its territories or possessions


precaution: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.


safeguard: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.


guard: a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.


security: measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.


security measures: measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.


defense: the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury


defence: the act of defending someone or something against attack or injury


defense: protection from harm


defence: protection from harm


inoculation: taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease


vaccination: taking a vaccine as a precaution against contracting a disease


inoculating: the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity


vaccinating: the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity


ring vaccination: administering vaccine only to people in close contact with an isolated infected patient; prevents the spread of a highly infectious disease by surrounding the patient with a ring of immunization


variolation: the obsolete process of inoculating a susceptible person with material taken from a vesicle of a person who has smallpox


variolization: the obsolete process of inoculating a susceptible person with material taken from a vesicle of a person who has smallpox


patrol: the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes


airborne patrol: a patrol provided by aircraft


round-the-clock patrol: a continuous nonstop patrol


self-defense: the act of defending yourself


self-defence: the act of defending yourself


self-protection: the act of defending yourself


aikido: a Japanese martial art employing principles similar to judo


martial art: any of several Oriental arts of weaponless self-defense; usually practiced as a sport


judo: a sport adapted from jujitsu (using principles of not resisting) and similar to wrestling; developed in Japan


jujutsu: a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength


jujitsu: a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength


jiujitsu: a method of self-defense without weapons that was developed in China and Japan; holds and blows are supplemented by clever use of the attacker's own weight and strength


ninjutsu: the traditional Japanese method of espionage; involves stealthy movements and the use of camouflage


ninjitsu: the traditional Japanese method of espionage; involves stealthy movements and the use of camouflage


karate: a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat; sharp blows and kicks are given to pressure-sensitive points on the body of the opponent


kung fu: a Chinese martial art


tae kwon do: a Korean martial art similar to karate


taekwondo: a Korean martial art similar to karate


t'ai chi: a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health


tai chi: a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health


t'ai chi chuan: a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health


tai chi chuan: a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health


taichi: a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health


taichichuan: a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health


insulation: the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity


lining: the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)


lining: providing something with a surface of a different material


facing: providing something with a surface of a different material


babbitting: lining a surface or bearing with Babbitt metal


locking: the act of locking something up to protect it


lockup: the act of locking something up to protect it


escort: the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them


accompaniment: the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them


convoy: the act of escorting while in transit


covering: the act of protecting something by covering it


dressing: the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes


grooming: the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes


investment: the act of putting on robes or vestments


primping: careful or finicky grooming


toilet: the act of dressing and preparing yourself


toilette: the act of dressing and preparing yourself


dressing: processes in the conversion of rough hides into leather


immunization: the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)


immunisation: the act of making immune (especially by inoculation)


sensitizing: rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections


sensitising: rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections


sensitization: rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections


sensitisation: rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections


care: attention and management implying responsibility for safety


charge: attention and management implying responsibility for safety


tutelage: attention and management implying responsibility for safety


guardianship: attention and management implying responsibility for safety


ruggedization: the act of making a piece of equipment rugged (strengthening to resist wear or abuse)


ruggedisation: the act of making a piece of equipment rugged (strengthening to resist wear or abuse)


umbrella: a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets


waterproofing: the act of treating something to make it repel water


sealing: the act of treating something to make it repel water


wear: the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment


wearing: the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment


control: (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc


motor control: control of muscles


respiration: the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs