arsenal -
A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.
The country kept a large arsenal of all kinds of weapons ready in case of war.
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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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showdown -
A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute
In the Wild West, a final showdown between the good guys and bad guys was how they settled their differences.
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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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breach -
The act or a result of breaking; a break or rupture.
After 6 months of siege, the invading army breached the city's wall and destroyed the city.
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invasion -
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country:
World War II started with the invasion of Poland by Germany on September 1, 1939.
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onslaught -
A fierce or destructive attack
The unprotected city fell to the onslaught of the attacking aliens.
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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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barrage -
A continuous attack over a long period of time
The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.
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hijack -
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.
The pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship off the coast.
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treason -
The act of betraying one's country
Benedict Arnold was accused of treason during the American Revolutionary War because he plotted to surrender the fort at West Point to the British forces.
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mayhem -
Violent and chaotic disorder
After the National Guard shot the protesting students and fired tear gas in Kent State, it was mayhem as the students ran in all directions.
