Maybe it’s just me. It wouldn’t be the first time I lusted after something/someone no one else gave two shakes about. But every time I read a strong, creative verb in a sentence, I drool a little. Yes, it’s gross. But while I dribble down my chin, I reread the entire sentence to experience that lust again. And again and again.
No need to question my sanity – I checked out of reality long ago. But my lust has stirred in me the need to make a list of my favorite verbs since lists also make me lust. The following are just a few of my favorites in present tense. Some of them look like nouns, but could be used as verbs.
lance
lick (no, I don’t write erotica!)
arc
echo
loll (not to be confused with LOL)
scar
prick
sheet
slice
That’s all I can think of at the moment. What are some of your favorite verbs?
Slither
pour
rip
twist
…
I’m sure there are more, but I gotta get back to writing.
–j–
agitate
decapitate
appreciate
exfoliate
regurgitate
eviscerate
confiscate
ruminate
interrogate
laminate
collaborate
Hey, they all rhyme!
Gosh, I love strong verbs, and I’m constantly trying to weed out my weak ones. Too much smiling and looking going on.
You’re cracking me up! If I come up with any more, I’ll post them.