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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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vanquish - To defeat thoroughly

Alexander the Great vanquished entire countries in his quest to build one of the world's biggest empires.

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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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ambush - To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:

The brigade walked quietly to the hidden spot on the hill, patiently until the enemy walked in the valley below, so that they could ambush the unsuspecting enemy, who were taken by surprise.

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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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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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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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bestial - Savage, brutal, or cruel in nature or behavior; relating to or resembling beasts; animal-like.

Genghiz Kahn channeled his warriors' bestial behavior to conquer most of Asia in the 13th century.

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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.

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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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tyranny - Cruel and oppressive government or rule

Josef Stalin was a brutal ruler whose tyranny killed millions of people. (related noun: Tyrant).

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ambush - A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

The cavalry rode on their horses in the dry mountain area, totally unaware of the ambush that awaited them.