thrash -
Beat (a person or animal) repeatedly and violently
After Steve insulted his wife, Owen thrashed him until he apologized.
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fierce -
Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude
When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him
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usurp -
Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force
The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.
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abuse -
To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way.
The child was abused by his caregivers, causing long-lasting emotional trauma.
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harass -
Subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation
Erin didn't know who to turn to when her boss harassed her with uncomfortable physical contact.
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lambaste -
Criticize (someone or something) harshly
Before he was fired for his poor performance, Frank was lambasted by his boss in front of his coworkers.
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trounce -
Defeat heavily in a contest
In the recent French election, eventual winner Macron trounced his opponent by a 2-1 margin.
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trammel -
Deprive of freedom of action
After the dictator took power, he passed a set of laws that completely trammeled the people's freedom by throwing them in jail if they tried to speak their mind.
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mutilate -
To damage something severely
The grizzly bear not only killed Alan's dog, but mutilated its body beyond recognition.
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prank -
A practical joke or mischievous act
A popular prank among children involves making phone calls to people and pretending to be somebody else.
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ridicule -
Subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
John's friends ridiculed him for wearing a funny outfit.
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nemesis -
A long-standing rival; an archenemy
As the leader of the Dark Side, Darth Vader was the evil nemesis of the heroic Luke Skywalker.
