Bust and Straiten

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Bust verb - To cause to lose one's fortune and become unable to pay one's debts.

Usage example: gambling is a dangerous habit that has busted many unfortunate souls

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Straiten and bust are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Straiten" instead a verb "Bust".

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

Straiten verb - Squeeze together.

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Bust and straiten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bust" instead a verb "Straiten".

Nearby Words: strait, straitening

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