All buffaloing synonyms
bufΒ·faΒ·lo
B b verb buffaloing
- galvanize β to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
- strike β to deal a blow or stroke to (a person or thing), as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer; hit.
- stir β to move one's hand or an implement continuously or repeatedly through (a liquid or other substance) in order to cool, mix, agitate, dissolve, etc., any or all of the component parts: to stir one's coffee with a spoon.
- grandstand β the main seating area of a stadium, racetrack, parade route, or the like, usually consisting of tiers with rows of individual seats.
- register β a list or record of such acts, events, etc.
- stimulate β to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite: to stimulate his interest in mathematics.
- grab β to seize suddenly or quickly; snatch; clutch: He grabbed me by the collar.
- bait β Bait is food which you put on a hook or in a trap in order to catch fish or animals.
- dispirit β to deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage; dishearten.
- compel β If a situation, a rule, or a person compels you to do something, they force you to do it.
- force β physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- badger β A badger is a wild animal which has a white head with two wide black stripes on it. Badgers live underground and usually come up to feed at night.
- bowl over β To bowl someone over means to push into them and make them fall to the ground.
- twist someone's arm β the upper limb of the human body, especially the part extending from the shoulder to the wrist.
- take aback β to astonish or disconcert
- get to β to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.
- muddy the waters β If someone or something muddies the waters, they cause a situation or issue to seem less clear and less easy to understand.
- put off β to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position: to put a book on the shelf.
- psych out β to intimidate or frighten psychologically, or make nervous (often followed by out): to psych out the competition.
- uncalm β without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- mix up β an act or instance of mixing.
- lean on β to incline or bend from a vertical position: She leaned out the window.
- push around β to press upon or against (a thing) with force in order to move it away.
- double-cross β to prove treacherous to; betray or swindle, as by a double cross.
- put on β a throw or cast, especially one made with a forward motion of the hand when raised close to the shoulder.
- take advantage of β any state, circumstance, opportunity, or means specially favorable to success, interest, or any desired end: the advantage of a good education.
- take in β the act of taking.
- cross up β to confuse or disorder
- lead on β to go before or with to show the way; conduct or escort: to lead a group on a cross-country hike.
- suck in β to draw into the mouth by producing a partial vacuum by action of the lips and tongue: to suck lemonade through a straw.
- take for β to get into one's hold or possession by voluntary action: to take a cigarette out of a box; to take a pen and begin to write.
- throw off β to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist: to throw a ball.
- foul up β something that is foul.
- shake off β to move or sway with short, quick, irregular vibratory movements.
- get around β to receive or come to have possession, use, or enjoyment of: to get a birthday present; to get a pension.
- give the slip β to move, flow, pass, or go smoothly or easily; glide; slide: Water slips off a smooth surface.
- hang up β the way in which a thing hangs.
- run rings around β a typically circular band of metal or other durable material, especially one of gold or other precious metal, often set with gems, for wearing on the finger as an ornament, a token of betrothal or marriage, etc.
- shuffle off β to walk without lifting the feet or with clumsy steps and a shambling gait.
- pull a fast one β moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- take for a ride β to sit on and manage a horse or other animal in motion; be carried on the back of an animal.
- take to the cleaners β a person who cleans, especially one whose regular occupation is cleaning offices, buildings, equipment, etc.
- knock out β to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- show off β a theatrical production, performance, or company.
- blow away β If you say that you are blown away by something, or if it blows you away, you mean that you are very impressed by it.
- make a hit β If you make a hit with someone, they like you or are impressed by you when they meet you.
- make an impression β have impact