Mr. & Mrs. Smith

To make or become tighter

John tightened his grip on the pistol.

make tautconstrictstrengthen

To rotate or turn around rapidly

She spun and aimed her gun at the target.

pivotswiveltwirlrotate

To make brief, light contact with a surface while moving past it

Jane's hand brushed against John's.

grazeskimtouchglance off

To become or make something become calm, composed, or stable after a period of disturbance

John's breath steadied.

calm downstabilizecompose oneselfsettle

To partially close one's eyes in order to focus, express suspicion, or show disapproval

Jane's eyes narrowed.

squintsquintedpeerscrutinize

To form into a curved shape

Jane's lips curled into a dangerous smile.

twistbendarch

To move along a smooth surface in continuous contact with it, often quietly or stealthily

Jane's hand slid up to his chest.

glideslipglide overmove

A steady intent look

Her gaze remained fixed on the horizon.

stareglancepiercing look

To lower the head or the body quickly to avoid being seen or hit

He ducked behind the car.

crouchdodgetake cover

To smile in a smug, conceited, or silly way

He smirked when he heard the news.

grinsneersimper

A common masculine given name

John adjusted the earpiece in his ear.

JonathanJack

To extend as far as something in space or time

Her smile didn't quite reach her eyes.

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