Movement Verbs and Related Nouns

Front

Accelerate (v)

Back

To increase speed or move faster.

Front

Approach (v, n)

Back

(v) To move closer to something; (n) A way of dealing with something.

Front

Ascend (v)

Back

To move upward or rise.

Front

Bounce (v, n)

Back

(v) To move up and down after hitting a surface; (n) A rebound or movement after impact.

Front

Clamber (v)

Back

To climb with effort, often using hands and feet.

Front

Clench (v)

Back

To close tightly, especially in anger or determination.

Front

Clutch (v)

Back

To grasp or hold tightly.

Front

Crawl (v)

Back

To move slowly on hands and knees or close to the ground.

Front

Creep (v)

Back

To move slowly and quietly to avoid being noticed.

Front

Dash (v)

Back

To run quickly or suddenly.