English · suffix
-le
repeated action
Words sharing this root
bobbleTo move with a small wobble or unsteady bounce.chuckleA quiet, soft laugh or the act of laughing this way.crackleA succession of small sharp cracks.crinkleA small wrinkle or fold, or to form one.crumpleTo collapse into a crushed or folded shape.curdleTo form or cause a liquid to form lumps, as when milk turns sour.dabbleTo dip into something lightly and briefly.dazzleTo overwhelm sight with intense brightness.drawlSpeech that stretches out vowel sounds.dribbleLiquid flowing in drops or a thin stream.dwindleTo gradually become smaller, fewer, or weaker.fizzleTo sputter weakly and die away.gobbleTo eat or use up something quickly and greedily.haggleAn argument over a price or the terms of a deal.hurtleTo move or send something moving with great speed or force.joggleA small, jerky movement, or to move in this way.mingleTo move among other elements and become mixed with them.nestleTo settle snugly in a sheltered or comfortable place.prattleFoolish or childish talk that goes on at length.puddleA shallow collection of liquid on a surface.quibbleAn objection over a minor point, or the act of making one.sizzleA hissing produced by intense heat.sniffleRepeated short inhalations through the nose.sparkleBright points of flashing light.sprinkleA light scattering or falling of small drops or particles.startleA sudden reaction of surprise or alarm, or causing such a reaction.straddleTo occupy both sides of something.straddleAn options strategy pairing a put and a call with the same strike price and expiration date.straddleAn optional extra blind bet placed before cards are dealt in poker.tinkleA light delicate ringing or trickling sound.tussleA brief struggle against someone or something.