stymie -
To prevent or hinder the progress of something.
When he got very sick, it stymied his plans and ability to study for final exams.
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domineering -
Assertive in an arrogant or aggressive manner.
The manager was so domineering that no one dared to speak up at meetings.
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forbid -
To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally.
The teacher wished he could forbid students from using phones during class, because they're so distracting.
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slash -
To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.
He slashed the rope around the box with a knife to free the trapped animal.
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impudent -
Rude and not showing respect
The teacher threw Barry out of the classroom because of his impudent, disrespectful behaviour.
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bluster -
Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect
The crazy man was full of bluster, shouting at everyone, but nobody took him seriously.
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muzzle -
Put a muzzle on (an animal)
The wild dog had to be muzzled so it wouldn't bite anybody.
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purge -
To get rid of undesirable things
Stalin would purge his government of any people he thought were potentially dangerous to his government.
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oust -
To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
Standing outside the university and waving their signs, the angry protestors demanded that the board oust the controversial dean.
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vie -
To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal.
During the World Cup, the best soccer teams vie for the championship title.
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wrangle -
To have a long and complicated dispute
Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.
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quash -
To reject or void, especially by legal procedure
Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.
