After lunch, I decided to saunter through the park, enjoying the warm sunshine and gentle breeze.
synonyms
strollamblemeander
word origin — The word 'saunter' is thought to have originated in the late Middle Ages, possibly from the phrase 'sainte terre' (Holy Land) referring to the pilgrims who wandered in a leisurely manner.
saunter, prattle, disincline, malinger, extort: meanings and examples
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saunter · verb/ˈsɔːntər/
to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry
After lunch, I decided to saunter through the park, enjoying the warm sunshine and gentle breeze.
Synonyms: stroll, amble, meander
Origin: The word 'saunter' is thought to have originated in the late Middle Ages, possibly from the phrase 'sainte terre' (Holy Land) referring to the pilgrims who wandered in a leisurely manner.
prattle · verb/ˈprætl/
to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way
After finishing her homework, she sat with her friends and began to prattle about the latest gossip in school.
Synonyms: babble, chatter, blabber
Origin: Originated in the mid 16th century, possibly from a frequentative form of 'prat' which means to talk foolishly or to waste time.
disincline · verb/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈklaɪn/
to make someone less willing or reluctant to do something
The constant complaints from the neighbors may disincline her to continue hosting community events.
Synonyms: dissuade, deter, discourage
Origin: The word disincline comes from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the verb 'incline', which is derived from Latin 'inclinare', meaning 'to lean towards'.
malinger · verb/məˈlɪŋɡər/
to pretend illness or injury to avoid duty or work
Despite his claims of a severe headache, the manager suspected he was trying to malinger to skip the important meeting.
Synonyms: feign, shirk, evade
Origin: French 'malingre' meaning 'sickly, weak'
extort · verb/ɪkˈstɔrt/
to obtain something through force, threats, or unfair means
The criminals attempted to extort money from the local business owners by threatening to damage their property if they didn't comply.
Synonyms: coerce, blackmail, wring
Origin: from Latin 'extortus', the past participle of 'extorquere', meaning 'to twist out'.