tell on (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def produce an effect or strain on somebody
examples Each step told on his tired legs
Frame - 10 Something ----s somebody
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
Outgoing links
Hypernym affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch
Incoming links
Hyponym affect, impact, bear upon, bear on, touch on, touch

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