human verbs

Bomb disposal experts have defused a 110-pound bomb at a subway station this afternoon.

Outraged minority groups will not be placated by promises of future improvements.

An independent adviser has been brought in to conciliate between the two sides involved in the conflict. These changes have been made in an attempt to conciliate critics of the plan.

She claimed that the government had only changed the law in order to appease their critics.

Many young children crave attention.

What did you hanker after most when you were in prison? Even after all these years, I still hanker for a motorbike.

I've got a terrible thirst after all that running.

She always coveted power but never quite achieved it.

I loathe doing housework.

I abhor all forms of racism.

So does he respect the press and media, or does he secretly scorn them?

The people revolted against foreign rule and established their own government.

The enemy attack was quickly repulsed.

She glared angrily at everyone and stormed out of the room.

I was browsing through fashion magazines to find a new hairstyle.

Let's talk more quietly so that the children don't overhear us.

Mówmy ciszej, żeby dzieci nas nie usłyszały.

He was eavesdropping on our conversation.

I bumped my head on the shelf as I stood up.