1. to make less severe or less intense   militate   mitigate   2. an illegal move in a sports event   foul   fowl   3. a bird, especially one on a farm kept for eggs or meat   foul   fowl   4. a hooked stick for landing large fish   gaff   gaffe   5. an African ape; largest of all apes   guerrilla   gorilla   6. to hate greatly; to detest   loathe   loath   7. showing disbelief; not believing someone   incredible   incredulous