Synonyms

To wheedle means to use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something, which is synonymous with to cajole.

Canny means having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters, making shrewd the correct synonym.

A veil is used to cover or conceal something, making hide the correct synonym in this context.

Carnage is something related to killing.

A cloak is a garment worn over other clothes, or metaphorically something that hides or covers something, making wrap the correct synonym.

To indict means to formally accuse of or charge with a serious crime, which is similar to blame.

To reprove means to reprimand or censure someone, which is synonymous with to scold.

To cavil means to make petty or unnecessary objections, which is synonymous with to criticize.

To cavort means to jump or dance around excitedly, which is synonymous with to prance.

To expurgate means to remove objectionable parts from a text or account. Censor is the closest synonym as it involves suppressing or deleting parts of a work.

A chunk refers to a thick, solid piece of something. Piece is a direct synonym for a portion or part of a whole.

To chide is to express disapproval or to scold someone. Scold is a direct synonym for this action.

Clutter refers to a collection of things lying about in an untidy mass. Disarray is a synonym describing a state of disorder or confusion.

Callous describes a person who is insensitive or cruel. Heartless is a direct synonym for this lack of empathy.

To carouse is to drink alcohol and enjoy oneself in a noisy, lively way. Drink is the most relevant synonym provided.

Clemency refers to mercy or leniency, especially in the context of punishment. Mercy is a direct synonym.

Clatter is a loud, rattling sound. Noise is the most appropriate general synonym among the options.

Adroit means clever or skillful in using the hands or mind. Skilful is a direct synonym.

To embrace can mean to hold someone closely in one's arms. Caress is a synonym involving a gentle touch or embrace.

To coax is to persuade someone gradually or by flattery to do something. Cajole is a direct synonym for this type of persuasion.

Clandestine means kept secret or done secretively. Secret is the direct synonym.

Exonerated means to be cleared of blame or fault. Absolved is a direct synonym meaning to set free from an obligation or guilt.

To impede means to delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them. Clog is a synonym that implies blocking or obstructing a passage.