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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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topple - Overbalance or become unsteady resulting in falling

Robespierre and the National Assembly stormed the Bastille and toppled King Louis XVI in the French Revolution of 1789.

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puncture - To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.

The intense criticism seemed to puncture her confidence, making her doubt her abilities.

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Aggravate - To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.

Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.

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clash - Meet and come into violent conflict

The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.

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besmirch - To cause harm or damage to the reputation of someone or something

The police apologized after arresting Sally by mistake for shoplifting, but she felt that the rumors it caused left her reputation besmirched.

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pounce - (of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey

True to its nature, the cat pounced on the mouse before it could run away.

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wreak - Cause (a large amount of damage or harm)

Joan yelled at her dog after it wreaked havoc throughout the house.

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barbaric - Extremely cruel

Sometimes the heat of war brings out man's barbaric behavior, that would not happen in more peaceful times

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annihilate - To totally destroy

The atom bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima annihilated the city.

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devour - Eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

Nick was so hungry that he devoured the french fries by the handful.

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fierce - Exhibiting a violent and frightening attitude

When Arnold ran down the field with his fierce look the members of the other team were afraid to tackle him