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unrelenting - Persistent or continuous, without stopping or diminishing in intensity

The unrelenting heat of the desert made travel nearly impossible.

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muzzle - Put a muzzle on (an animal)

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

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brash - Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

Lydia was a very brash supervisor, always yelling at her employees to do their jobs.

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pushy - Acting in a way that is overly eager to advance one’s own interests or opinions, often disregarding others' comfort or boundaries.

The saleswoman was so pushy that I had to walk out of the store because she wouldn’t stop trying to sell me things I didn’t need.

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bluster - Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect

The crazy man was full of bluster, shouting at everyone, but nobody took him seriously.

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conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

The movie’s central conflict kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

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interrogate - To question someone thoroughly, usually in an aggressive manner.

The detective had to interrogate the suspect to uncover the truth about the crime.

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tussle - Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle

The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.

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dominate - To have control or power over something or someone; to be much stronger, more successful, or more influential.

When Abigail felt someone was trying to dominate her, she closed her ears and ignored what they were saying.

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prowl - For an animal or person to move around restlessly and stealthily, especially in search of prey

The female lion spent its days and nights prowling quietly in order to track down its prey.

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slash - To cut something with a violent sweeping motion, often with a knife or blade; or to drastically reduce or lower something, especially prices or budgets.

He slashed the rope around the box with a knife to free the trapped animal.

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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.