Spare and Yank

Spare

Spare verb - To use or give out in stingy amounts.

Yank and spare are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yank" instead a verb "Spare".

Nearby Words: spar, sparing, spared, sparely

Yank

Yank verb - To move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion.

Spare and yank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Spare" instead a verb "Yank".

Nearby Words: yanked, Yankee, yanking

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

soul spare soul yank soul
character spare character yank character
man spare man yank man
people spare people yank people
Other words: boy, earth, enemy, opponents, enemies.

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Vile Yank the Dog's Chain: The characters survive their torture with only minutes to spare, and are allowed to leave the house one at a time.
    Source: Film / Vile
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