| achieve |
to get by trying hard. [1/2 definitions] |
| blackmail |
the act of getting such money or of trying to get it. [1/3 definitions] |
| clamp down |
(informal) to become more forceful in trying to stop behaviors that are not wanted; start using more or stronger ways of controlling. [1/2 definitions] |
| compete |
to try to win or get something that others are also trying to get. [1/2 definitions] |
| competition |
the process or act of trying to win. [1/2 definitions] |
| creep |
to move while trying not to be seen or heard. [1/7 definitions] |
| diligent |
trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. |
| experiment |
to perform an experiment; to explore by trying different things. [1/2 definitions] |
| fishing |
the method, pastime, or occupation of catching or trying to catch fish. |
| give up |
to stop trying to do something. [1/3 definitions] |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| junk mail |
mail that is not wanted or asked for. Letters asking for money or trying to sell products are usually considered junk mail. |
| prediction |
the act of telling or trying to tell what will happen in the future. [1/2 definitions] |
| pry2 |
to get by trying hard. [1/2 definitions] |
| rest on one's laurels |
to be content with what one has done in the past and not interested in trying to achieve more. |
| shot1 |
the act of trying to score by sending or throwing a ball toward a goal. [1/7 definitions] |
| step on someone's toes |
to annoy or anger by trying to take over someone else's job or role. |
| traffic jam |
a slowing down or stopping of the flow of traffic due to there being too many vehicles trying to move through or there being an accident or other problem on the road. |