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impose - To force something to be accepted or endured, often against someone's will.

He didn’t want to impose his opinions on others, so he listened when other people talked.

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stranglehold - A strong and oppressive control or influence over something or someone.

The corporation had a stranglehold on the market, leaving no room for small businesses.

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coerce - To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.

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scrappy - Determined, argumentative, or pugnacious

Scrappy Doo lived up to his name whenever he would try to start a fight.

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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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vigilante - An individual acting as a self-appointed enforcer of the law

Paladin was a vigilante in Have Gun Will Travel, finding outlaws on his own for the reward.

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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.

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usurp - To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force; to seize or assume something without the right to do so.

Throughout history, many rulers have usurped thrones through deceit and betrayal

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preempt - To take the place of something or someone by acting before they do.

He tried to preempt any objections by anticipating and addressing their concerns right away.

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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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impinge - To have an effect or impact on someone; also to gradually take over an area belonging to someone else.

His constant use of the cell phone impinged on his family life.

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muzzle - Put a muzzle on (an animal)

The wild dog had to be muzzled so it wouldn't bite anybody.