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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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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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stifle - To restrain a reaction, or to stop oneself from showing an emotion

Amy stifled a cough so she wouldn't bother her coworkers or make them sick.

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frisk - The way a police officer or other official passes their hands over someone in search of hidden weapons, drugs, etc.

For many people, the most uncomfortable part of air travel is when the TSA agents frisk their bodies for dangerous materials.

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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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henchman - A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.

Whenever Tony Soprano needed to attack his enemies, he would send a henchman like Paulie Walnuts to take care of business.

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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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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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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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overwhelm - To flood or overload someone or something, or to overpower emotionally.

The army overwhelmed the enemy forces with a surprise attack.

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pester - To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions

Pete just wanted to stare at the sunset, but Lily kept pestering him and breaking his concentration.

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thwart - To prevent someone from accomplishing something

Jim suspected that Fred his office mate said negative things about him in order to thwart Jim from advancing in the company.