7-letter words containing s, p
- repulse — to drive back; repel: to repulse an assailant.
- reshape — to shape again or into different form.
- respace — to change the spacing of
- respade — to dig over; dig up or work (ground etc) with a spade again
- respawn — (of a character or item in a video game) to reenter an existing game environment at a fixed point after having been defeated or otherwise removed from play: If another player character has already opened the treasure chest, you will have to wait a few minutes for the chest to respawn.
- respeak — to speak or say (something) again
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
- respell — to spell again or anew.
- respice — any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
- respire — to inhale and exhale air for the purpose of maintaining life; breathe.
- respite — a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite.
- resplit — to split again
- respond — to reply or answer in words: to respond briefly to a question.
- respool — to rewind onto a spool
- respray — coat again with spray paint
- restamp — to strike or beat with a forcible, downward thrust of the foot.
- restump — to provide (a building) with new stumps
- rip-saw — a saw for cutting wood with the grain.
- riposte — a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke: a brilliant riposte to an insult.
- ripples — the repercussions of an event or situation experienced far beyond its immediate location
- ripstop — a type of woven fabric that is resistant against tears and rips
- rise up — move upwards
- rompers — a person or thing that romps.
- rompish — given to romping; frolicsome.
- rosehip — hip2 .
- rsvp'ed — to reply to an invitation: Don't forget to RSVP before Thursday.
- rsvping — to reply to an invitation: Don't forget to RSVP before Thursday.
- s phase — the period of the cell cycle prior to mitosis, during which the chromosomes are replicated.
- s sleep — slow-wave sleep.
- s&m — (sexual) sadism and masochism; sadomasochism
- salpinx — a trumpet-shaped tube, as a Fallopian or Eustachian tube.
- saltpan — an undrained natural depression, as a crater or tectonic basin, in which the evaporation of water leaves a deposit of salt.
- sampaio — Jorge, 1939–2010, president of Portugal 1996–2006.
- sampler — a person who samples.
- sampras — Peter ("Pete") born 1971, U.S. tennis player.
- sampson — Deborah, 1760–1827, U.S. Revolutionary War soldier who fought disguised as a man.
- sandpit — a deep pit in sandy soil from which sand is excavated.
- sapajou — a capuchin monkey.
- saphead — a simpleton; fool.
- saphena — saphenous vein.
- sapiens — of, relating to, or resembling modern humans (Homo sapiens).
- sapient — having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment.
- sapless — without sap; withered; dry: sapless plants.
- sapling — a young tree.
- saponin — any of a group of amorphous glycosides of terpenes and steroids, occurring in many plants, characterized by an ability to form emulsions and to foam in aqueous solutions, and used as detergents.
- sapphic — pertaining to Sappho or to certain meters or a form of strophe or stanza used by or named after her.
- sapping — Fortification. a deep, narrow trench constructed so as to form an approach to a besieged place or an enemy's position.
- sapporo — a city on W Hokkaido, in N Japan.
- saprobe — saprophyte.
- sapsago — a strong, hard, usually green cheese of Swiss origin, made with sour skim milk and sweet clover.