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Sudden instances of a particular emotion

fit

noun

a sudden strong emotion that you cannot control

impulse

noun

a sudden strong feeling that you must do something

surge

noun

a sudden increase in the strength of a feeling

flush

noun

a sudden strong feeling

spasm

noun

a sudden strong feeling, usually an unpleasant one

flash

noun

a sudden instance of a particular emotion

spurt

noun

a sudden short period when you feel an emotion strongly

rush

noun

a sudden strong emotion

twinge

noun

a sudden short feeling of emotion, especially an unpleasant one

outburst

noun

a sudden spoken expression of a strong feeling, especially anger

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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