1 The word gun is a noun, but can be used as a verb when you âgun someone down.â Verbing a noun can add spice and drama to an otherwise bland sentence. 2  Experiment with nouns to find one that works well with the verbing process.
Most Republicans think poverty caused by laziness, new poll finds. 01/23/14 02:45 PMâUpdated 01/30/14 02:06 PM. A slight majority of Republicans believe that laziness is to blame for poverty in American, according to a new poll out Thursday.
Causes. Certain viruses or bacteria can infect the larynx and cause it to swell. Usually, the virus comes from another illness, such as a cold, the flu, or bronchitis. Laryngitis can also occur from using the voice too much (singing or shouting). Chronic laryngitis can be caused by heavy smoking, excessive alcohol use, or acid reflux (gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD), caused when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus.