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gawk - To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way

Linda and her friends couldn't help but gawk at their favorite movie star when she arrived at the movie opening.

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pummel - To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).

After a very stressful day at work, Adam decided to pummel the punching bag at the gym, to vent his frustration.

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abuse - The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.

The dog had suffered years of physical and emotional abuse before arriving at the shelter.

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clobber - To hit (someone) hard

Muhammad Ali would frequently clobber his opponents until they couldn't get up.

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lunge - To move suddenly and with a lot of force in order to catch, hit, or avoid something or someone

Sir Lancelot lunged his sword into belly of the fiery dragon.

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brute - A violent or savage person, lacking in kindness or intelligence.

The bully was a brute, pushing others around both physically and emotionlly to get his way.

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prey - An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food

Caught in the spider's web, the fly was about to become its prey.

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crush - A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space

The bridge was nearly invisible because of the massive crush of people standing on it.

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lethal - Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.

The venom of that snake is so lethal that one bite can be fatal.

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crush - Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully

Bruce was so angry that he crushed his soda can with his bare hands.

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jab - A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist

In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.

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smack - Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment

Batman smacked the villain across the face when he refused to stop his criminal activity.