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massacre - An act of killing a lot of people

The army investigated what seemed like a massacre of innocent villagers

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bombard - To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles

The navy bombarded the enemy with cannon fire in order to overwhelm them quickly.

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plunder - Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder

Seeing his chance, the pirate plundered as many gold coins as he could find on the wrecked ship.

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blitz - Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz

The soldiers blitzed the enemy before they were able to stop the attack.

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onslaught - A fierce or destructive attack

The unprotected city fell to the onslaught of the attacking aliens.

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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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mutiny - To refuse to obey orders, in an open revolt or uprising against leadership or control.

In 1789 the crew of the HMS Bounty decided to mutiny against their captain, partially because they wanted to stay in beautiful Tahiti.

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pillage - To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.

The invaders would pillage the village, taking everything of value and leaving it in ruins.

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hijack - To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.

The pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship off the coast.

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enslave - To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.

In history, millions of people were enslaved and denied basic human rights.

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havoc - Widespread destruction

The city's inhabitants walked through the destructive havoc caused by the falling bombs.

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bloodthirsty - Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel.

Though Stalin killed up to 20 million people, it's pbobably not because he was bloodthirsty, but because he was misguided, paranoid, and a bit crazy.