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1
to look through thoroughly in often a rough way
ransack
2
twist and turn with quick writhing movements
wriggle
3
avoid (something) by devious means
wriggle
4
make twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.
writhe
5
to not go to work, school, etc. when you should
skife off
6
leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest
abscond
7
to wrap a baby tightly in cloth
swaddle
8
feed (a baby or young animal) from the breast or teat.
suckle
9
behave badly; be promoted to a more senior position on a temporary basis
act up
10
to bind, wrap, or swaddle with or as if with a bandage
swathe
11
stay away from school without leave or explanation
play truant
12
move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way.
dandle
13
search unsystematically and untidily through something
rummage
14
wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort.
squirm
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