English phrasal verbs list

adjective

(chiefly of a drug) tending to reduce sexual desire.

Usage examples:

Well, i find that having someone approve of what i do has the same anaphrodisiac effect as a marria…

noun

An anaphrodisiac drug.

Usage examples:

Perhaps the most commonly used anaphrodisiacs in american society are alcoholic beverages and cigar…

adjective

Lacking the power of hearing or having impaired hearing.

Usage examples:

I'm a bit deaf so you'll have to speak up

adjective

Unable to hear

Usage examples:

She’s becoming increasingly deaf.

noun

A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.

Usage examples:

I had an almost irresistible impulse to giggle

An impelling force or strength

noun

A sudden, strong desire to do something

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] i had this impulse to dye my hair red., [ u ] i bought this expensive sweater o…

noun

A person who walks about at night or who sleepwalks.

Usage examples:

But remember it's still too early for the nightwalkers to disregard their reflective gear.

verb

(in psychoanalytic theory) divert or modify (an instinctual impulse) into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity.

Usage examples:

Libido must be sublimated into productive work activities

noun

Another term for sublime.

verb

To express strong emotions or use energy by doing an activity, especially an activity that is considered socially acceptable

Usage examples:

Hostile feelings and violent responses often seem to be sublimated into sporting activities.