obliterate -
To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left
The devastating tornado obliterated the small town until nothing was left standing.
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pulverize -
To crush something into a powder or very small pieces.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown were shocked when they saw how the tornado had pulverized their house into little pieces.
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fracas -
A noisy disturbance or quarrel
The fans in the stands looked on in shock as both teams' players engaged in a heated fracas.
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aggravate -
To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.
Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.
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snare -
A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise
The venus flytrap uses beautiful colors to snare unsuspecting insects.
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hooligan -
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang
Young people without prospects may resort to becoming hooligans in order to vent their frustrations.
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abusive -
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.
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wreck -
To destroy of severely damage something.
The tornando wrecked everything in its path.
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ruinous -
Causing great harm, damage, and destruction.
The decay of the Roman empire from within was inevitable when the people chose a ruinous lifestyle of focusing mainly on pursuing pleasure.
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clash -
To meet and come into violent conflict
The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.
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blasphemy -
Disrespectful or offensive speech or actions toward something considered sacred or religious.
To fans of the band, changing their iconic logo felt like pure blasphemy.
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predator -
An animal that naturally preys on others
In the jungle, hyenas were always at the mercy of predators like lions.
