Across
- 2. destroy and steal, plunder
- 3. escalate, intensify
- 5. whining, complaining
- 12. bitterly abusive
- 13. strict disciplinarian
- 14. story-teller
- 16. greed, avarice
- 17. frivolous use of time, playful flirtation
- 19. nearsighted
Down
- 1. compensate or pay
- 3. stubborn, rebellious
- 4. written letter
- 6. preach, express moral judgement
- 7. attack as false or questionable
- 8. crime by a public official
- 9. gentle breeze
- 10. swagger, outward display of self-confidence
- 11. establish the boundaries of
- 15. blessing
- 18. treat someone as a celebrity