conspiracy -
An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.
Some people believe in wild conspiracy theories about world leaders and secret societies.
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plunder -
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property
The pirate's eyes grew wide at the sight of his newly acquired plunder of gold coins and jewels.
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brutality -
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
The brutality of slavery is not only horrible for the slaves, but has a terrible effect on society and everyone involved.
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invade -
To aggressively take over or occupy a place or country.
Of the 200 countries in the world, England did not invade 22 of them.
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loot -
Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war
After slaying the evil king, Arthur and Galahad discovered his treasure room filled to the brim with loot.
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insurrection -
A violent revolt against a government
In October 1917, Lenin led a Bolshevik insurrection that overthrew the Russian government.
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ransom -
A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner.
The family was able to raise the large sum of money that was demanded as ransom for their son.
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fortress -
A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack
After the major battle, the army rested in the fortress on the top of the mountain.
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treason -
The act of betraying one's country
Benedict Arnold was accused of treason during the American Revolutionary War because he plotted to surrender the fort at West Point to the British forces.
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rebel -
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler
In the late 1700s, rebels like George Washington fought against the tyrannical British in order to establish America.
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betray -
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
Benedict Arnold famously betrayed the heroes of the Revolutionary War by helping the British.
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mutiny -
An act of refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
A group of soldiers started a mutiny over the non-payment of wages.
