A List of Strong Verbs for Writers

Verbs of Creation and Construction

• Assemble
• Build
• Concoct
• Craft
• Cultivate
• Design
• Engineer
• Fabricate
• Forge
• Formulate
• Generate
• Mold
• Produce
• Sculpt
• Synthesize
• Weave

Verbs of Sound and Voice

• Bellow
• Boom
• Chirp
• Crackle
• Growl
• Hiss
• Howl
• Murmur
• Roar
• Rumble
• Scream
• Shriek
• Sizzle
• Snap
• Squeak
• Thunder
• Trill
• Warble
• Whisper

Verbs of Light and Dark

• Beam
• Blaze
• Dazzle
• Flicker
• Glimmer
• Gleam
• Glow
• Illuminate
• Radiate
• Shimmer
• Sparkle
• Twinkle
• Darken
• Dim
• Eclipse
• Fade
• Obscure
• Shadow

Verbs of Taste and Smell

• Devour
• Gulp
• Nibble
• Savor
• Inhale
• Sniff
• Waft

Verbs of Weather and Nature

• Billow
• Blossom
• Brew
• Cascade
• Churn
• Drift
• Erupt
• Gust
• Howl
• Rage
• Ripen
• Rustle
• Scatter
• Surge
• Swirl
• Wilt

Verbs of Time and Change

• Accelerate
• Anticipate
• Dawdle
• Delay
• Endure
• Evolve
• Hasten
• Linger
• Persist
• Postpone
• Procrastinate
• Rush
• Tarry
• Wither

Verbs of Mystery and Intrigue

• Allude
• Conceal
• Conspire
• Decipher
• Elucidate
• Enigmatize
• Evade
• Hint
• Lurk
• Obscure
• Shroud
• Unravel
• Veil

Verbs of Power and Authority

• Command
• Dictate
• Dominate
• Empower
• Enforce
• Govern
• Influence
• Lead
• Manipulate
• Overrule
• Preside
• Reign
• Rule

Verbs of Deception &andManipulation

• Beguile
• Betray
• Camouflage
• Con
• Deceive
• Disguise
• Dupe
• Ensnare
• Hoodwink
• Mislead
• Outwit
• Swindle
• Trick

Verbs of Investigation and Discovery

• Analyze
• Deduce
• Detect
• Discern
• Examine
• Explore
• Ferret
• Probe
• Research
• Scrutinize
• Uncover
• Unearth

Verbs of Movement in Nature

• Bob
• Flutter
• Meander
• Ripple
• Rustle
• Sway
• Undulate
• Waver

Verbs of Cooking and Preparation

• Bake
• Blanch
• Braise
• Broil
• Caramelize
• Chop
• Dice
• Drizzle
• Fry
• Grate
• Grill
• Marinate
• Mince
• Poach
• Roast
• Sauté
• Sear
• Simmer
• Steam
• Stir-fry
• Whip
• Whisk

Verbs of Technology and Innovation

• Automate
• Calculate
• Compute
• Debug
• Encrypt
• Execute
• Interface
• Optimize
• Program
• Render
• Simulate
• Streamline
• Upgrade

Verbs of Conflict and Resolution

• Argue
• Bicker
• Clash
• Compromise
• Debate
• Disagree
• Feud
• Mediate
• Negotiate
• Quarrel
• Reconcile
• Resolve
• Squabble
• Wrangle

Verbs of Celebration and Festivity

• Carouse
• Celebrate
• Commemorate
• Feast
• Frolic
• Rejoice
• Revel

Verbs of Nature's Beauty

• Bloom
• Blossom
• Effervesce
• Glisten
• Radiate
• Shimmer
• Sparkle
• Thrive
• Unfurl

Verbs of Water

• Cascade
• Drip
• Drown
• Flow
• Gush
• Lap
• Overflow
• Plunge
• Ripple
• Splash
• Spray
• Surge
• Trickle

Verbs of Movement (Body)

• Beckon
• Blink
• Bow
• Brandish
• Embrace
• Flinch
• Frown
• Gesture
• Grimace
• Nod
• Shrug
• Smirk
• Sneer
• Wink

Verbs of Helping and Support

• Aid
• Assist
• Bolster
• Comfort
• Console
• Counsel
• Encourage
• Guide
• Mentor
• Nurture
• Reassure
• Solace
• Sustain
• Uplift

Verbs of Hindrance and Obstruction

• Bar
• Block
• Clog
• Confine
• Curb
• Delay
• Deter
• Frustrate
• Hamper
• Hinder
• Impede
• Inhibit
• Obstruct
• Restrict
• Stymie
• Thwart

Verbs of Sound (More Specific)

• Clank
• Clang
• Ding
• Gurgle
• Hiss
• Hoot
• Jingle
• Moan
• Pop
• Rattle
• Ring
• Screech
• Squeal
• Thud
• Tick
• Toot
• Whoosh

Verbs of Business and Finance

• Acquire
• Allocate
• Amass
• Audit
• Budget
• Invest
• Liquidate
• Market
• Merge
• Outsource
• Profit
• Regulate
• Subsidize
• Transact

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Jason Hellerman, Jul 08, 2024 https://nofilmschool.com/strong-verbs-list