CROSS (UP) Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

cross (up)

verb

Definition of cross (up)

as in to damage

to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of your refusal to cooperate will cross up the whole investigation

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Rodents are also more likely to damage trees that are heavily mulched right up to their trunks.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
If El Niño brings storms that damage the road again, history suggests Caltrans will fix it, seemingly stuck in an endless loop of patchwork repairs for one of California’s most challenging mountain highways to maintain.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of damage

Verb

The Chicago Cubs already faced a monumental task this offseason to build out a rotation that was marred by injuries this year and has lost multiple starters to free agency.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
The findings come as the United Nations’ climate talks get underway in Antalya, Türkiye, and during a year marred by global temperature extremes and climate disasters.

— Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of mar

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The sequence was enough to stave off the Warhawks as TCU avoided an upset loss that would’ve hurt their NCAA Tournament resume.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Simmons has been out with a high ankle sprain, and Coleman hurt a shoulder against Mississippi State.

— Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of hurt

Verb

The testing represents an important step in assessing whether existing mortar ammunition can be adapted for unmanned delivery without compromising its original design and safety requirements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Expectations should match the risks involved without compromising independence.

— Avani Desai, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of compromise

Verb

An evening spent practicing, creating, or enjoying your own company can strengthen your life outside the group without weakening the friendship.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
The grid, however, was already weakened given a lack of maintenance and investment.

— Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of weaken

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