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Cause A series of events that leads to a particular effect or outcome. ■ "I always wondered why the chicken crossed the road. Turns out, it was just trying to get to the other side of the pavement."
coroner An official appointed to determine the cause of death. ■ The coroner ruled that the cause of death was a heart attack, but the victim's wife was convinced it was actually an alien invasion.
Crusader A person who is extremely enthusiastic about a cause and will stop at nothing to achieve it, often using unorthodox or even humorous methods. ■ "I'm a crusader for social justice! I'll protest in my underwear if I have to. It's all for the cause!"
Donations Money or other valuable resources given voluntarily to a person, organization, or cause. ■ "I'm having a garage sale and all proceeds will go towards the local animal shelter. If you want to support their cause, please come by and make a donation!"
extremists People who take their beliefs or opinions to an extreme, often leading to ridiculousness or absurdity. ■ "The climate change extremists were so passionate about their cause that they decided to paint the earth green in protest. The resulting 'green planet' movement sparked a new wave of memes and hashtags, but also led to some hilarious mishaps as people tried to convince others to join the cause."
aback 1. To move or cause to move backward. ■ I accidentally hit the gas pedal and my car moved aback.
Activists A person who is overly passionate about a particular cause or issue. ■ "The activist was so worked up about the environment that they started throwing fruit at trees."
aggravate To cause someone to become even more angry, annoyed, or upset. ■ "I accidentally spilled coffee on her shirt and she started aggravating me about it."
agitate To cause someone or something to become extremely anxious, nervous, or upset. ■ I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt and now I'm agitated because I have to wear a sweater to work today.
Allegiance The act of pledging one's loyalty or support to a particular group, cause, or person. ■ "I swear allegiance to the Church of England and its King, Queen Elizabeth II."
Allies Companions, partners, or associates who support a common cause. ■ "I need my allies to help me move this heavy couch!
amazes To cause astonishment or wonder, often in a humorous way. ■ "Wow, my friend's ability to juggle six tennis balls at once amazes me every time I see it!
Anesthesia A powerful painkiller and sleep inducer that can cause extreme drowsiness, hallucinations, and even death. ■ "I had to undergo anesthesia for my dental surgery. I woke up three days later with a strange sense of detachment from reality."
annoy1 To cause irritation or displeasure. ■ He always manages to annoy me with his loud music and constant talking on the phone.
annoy2 To cause irritation or displeasure by repeated or unnecessary actions. ■ She was trying to get my attention, but every time I looked at her, she started annoying me with her constant talking.
Antagonize To cause conflict or opposition between two or more people or groups. ■ John antagonized his coworkers by stealing their lunches and leaving them hungry.
Aroused To cause excitement, interest or passion in someone or something. ■ "The smell of freshly baked cookies aroused my appetite and made me crave more."
Artillery The loud, explosive sounds made by heavy weapons, often used to intimidate or cause destruction. ■ When the band played "Taps," the artillery went off and everyone saluted.
aspen An amusing type of tree that can cause allergic reactions in some people. ■ "I don't know why people are so obsessed with aspen trees. They're just a bunch of allergy-inducing, bark-less twerps!
befall To occur unexpectedly and to cause great confusion, especially in matters of love or marriage. ■ "When I found out my husband had been cheating on me, it was a befall that shook me to the core!"
bothers To cause annoyance or distress. ■ "I can't stand when my siblings bother me while I'm trying to study."
capsize To cause a boat or other watercraft to turn over and submerge completely in the water. ■ "The sudden wave caused my kayak to capsize, sending me swimming in circles!"
Controversial Something that is likely to cause disagreement or debate, often because it goes against popular opinion. ■ "I don't understand why people are so controversial about pineapple pizza. It's delicious!"
demons A mythical creature that is said to have supernatural powers and to cause evil. ■ Did you hear about the demon that possessed my computer? It was all over social media!
Depress To cause someone to feel sad or unhappy. ■ "The weather was so gloomy and rainy that it depressed me for the whole day."
depressing To cause someone to feel extremely sad or unhappy. ■ "I accidentally broke my favorite vase and now the whole room feels depressing."
derail To cause something to go off track or fail in execution. ■ "The project was on track until the CEO decided to derail it by canceling all funding."
Derailing To cause a train or conversation to go off-topic and become confused. ■ During the debate, John's comment about unicorns derailed the discussion and caused it to take a turn for the worse.
destruct To cause something to fall apart or be damaged beyond repair. ■ "After hearing the joke, the comedian's audience was in stitches. They were so funny that they completely destructed my sense of humor!"
Devoted Extremely loyal and dedicated to a particular cause or person. ■ "I'm so devoted to my favorite sports team that I painted my house in their colors and have a shrine of their jerseys in my living room."
dies A sudden and often tragic end to someone's life, typically involving a violent or natural cause. ■ "I forgot to feed the fish and now they all died! I guess I really am a fish killer."
dislocated To cause someone or something to be in a state of being out of joint or disrupted. ■ He dislocated his shoulder while playing basketball and had to wear a sling for weeks.
disrupting To cause chaos or confusion by doing something unexpected, unconventional, or out of place. ■ "The toddler was disrupting the peaceful dinner party by running around and slapping his hands on tables."
disrupts To cause a sudden and complete interruption or break in something, usually leading to chaos or confusion. ■ When the power went out during the movie, it really disrupted my concentration and I had to rewind the entire thing!
dissolves To cause something to break down into smaller parts or to disintegrate completely. ■ "When I put my favorite candy in boiling water, it dissolved and I had a sugar rush!"
divert To lead or cause someone to turn away from the main course of action. ■ "I diverted my friend from her usual route by showing her a new park."
Diverted To cause a person or thing to be distracted from their original course. ■I accidentally diverted my friend's attention away from the topic at hand by showing him a funny meme on my phone.
dizzying To cause someone to feel dizzy, confused, or overwhelmed. ■ "The dizzying amount of choices at the supermarket made me feel like I was spinning around."
Donors People who generously give money or other resources to support a cause or organization. ■ "The donors of the museum were recognized at the annual gala, and they were all dressed in fancy suits."
electrolyte A substance that is easily dissolved in water and conducts electricity. ■ "I'm having trouble finding an electrolyte that won't cause me to break out in hives."
embarrass to cause someone to feel shame, embarrassment, or discomfort. ■ "I accidentally burped loudly during the national anthem, and it really embarrassed me."
embarrasses To cause someone to feel shame or embarrassment. ■ When my friend accidentally spilled her coffee on her shirt, it embarrassed her so much that she had to leave the party early.
emblem A decorative or symbolic design, often representing a company, organization, or cause. ■ "The emblem of the Red Cross represents hope and compassion."
endanger To put or cause to be in danger of harm, injury, or death. ■ The reckless driver endangered the lives of all the passengers in the car.
endorsements A public declaration of support or approval for a product, candidate, or cause. ■ "I endorse the new flavor of Oreo cookies. It's the perfect blend of sweet and salty."
Endorsing To publicly show support for a product, person, or cause by giving it your seal of approval. ■ "I'm endorsing this brand of coffee because it's the only thing that can keep me going in the morning."
enlist To convince someone to join a group or cause, often through deception or trickery. ■ "I enlisted my friends into my new club by promising them exclusive access to a secret society of underground treasure hunters."
Entail To cause or bring about by some necessary and inescapable consequence, usually unpleasant or embarrassing. ■ "When my roommate accidentally broke the vase, it entailed a messy cleanup and an awkward conversation with our landlord."
Evoked To cause feelings of sadness, fear, or anger in someone. ■ The news about the politician's scandal really evoked some strong emotions from his supporters.