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- crawlingverb
(present participle of "crawl") Moving forward on the hands and knees or by dragging the body close to the ground.
- crazieradjective
(comparative of "crazy") More mentally deranged; further from sanity.
- craziestadjective
(superlative of "crazy") Most mentally deranged; furthest from sanity.
- crazyadjective
(informal) Mentally deranged, especially as manifested in a wild or aggressive way.
- creakingverb
(present participle of "creak") Making a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure is applied.
- creaksverb
(third person singular of "creak") Makes a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or under pressure.
- creamnoun
The thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk.
- createverb
To bring something into existence.
- createdverb
Past tense and past participle of "create": brought something into existence; made or produced something new.
- createsverb
(third person singular of "create") Brings something into existence.
- creatingverb
(present participle of "create") Bringing something into existence.
- creationnoun
The action or process of bringing something into existence.
- creativeadjective
Relating to or involving the use of imagination or original ideas to create something.
- creativitynoun
The use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness.
- creatornoun
A person or thing that brings something into existence.
- creaturenoun
An animal, as distinct from a human being.
- creaturesnoun
(plural of "creature") Animals, as distinct from human beings.
- credentialsnoun
Qualifications, achievements, or qualities that make someone suitable for something.
- credibilitynoun
The quality of being trusted and believed in.
- credibleadjective
Able to be believed; convincing.
- creditnoun
The ability to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.
- creditsnoun
(plural of "credit") Units of study counting toward a degree.
- creednoun
A system of religious belief; a faith.
- creeknoun
(North American, Australian) A small stream or minor tributary of a river.
- creepverb
To move slowly and carefully, especially to avoid being noticed.
- creepingverb
(present participle of "creep") Moving slowly and carefully, especially to avoid being noticed.
- creepsverb
(third person singular of "creep") Moves slowly and carefully.
- creepyadjective
Causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or unease.
- crematedverb
(past tense of "cremate") Disposed of a dead person's body by burning it to ite ash.
- crestnoun
The top of something, especially a hill or wave.
- crewnoun
A group of people who work on and operate a ship, boat, aircraft, or train.
- crewsnoun
(plural of "crew") Groups of people who work on and operate ships, boats, aircraft, or trains.
- cribnoun
(North American) A baby's bed with barred or latticed sides.
- crichtonproper noun
A Scottish surname.
- cricketnoun
A team sport played with a bat and ball on a large oval field, popular in Britain, Australia, India, and other Commonwealth countries.
- cricketsnoun
(plural of "cricket") Leaping insects related to grasshoppers, known for their chirping sound.
- criedverb
(past tense of "cry") Shed tears, typically from sadness or pain.
- criesverb
(third person singular of "cry") Sheds tears.
- crimenoun
An action that constitutes an offense punishable by law.
- crimesnoun
(plural of "crime") Actions that constitute offenses punishable by law.
- criminalnoun
A person who has committed a crime.
- criminalsnoun
(plural of "criminal") People who have committed crimes.
- crippleverb
To cause severe damage or harm to something, making it unable to function properly.
- crippledverb
(past tense of "cripple") Caused severe damage or harm to something, making it unable to function properly.
- crisisnoun
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
- crispadjective
(of food) Firm, dry, and brittle, making a sharp sound when broken or bitten.
- crispyadjective
(of food) Having a firm, dry, and brittle texture, especially as a result of cooking.
- cristinaproper noun
A feminine given name of Latin origin, common in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking countries.
- criticnoun
A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something.
- criticaladjective
Expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments.