A List of Strong Verbs for Writers

09/07/2024

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

by

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

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