All kinds of dogs, even small ones, would terrify Scott, and he did everything he could to avoid them.
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heretical -
Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion.
When Martin Luther became active and vocal, his ideas and actions were considered heretical.
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exile -
To remove someone from a position or place and prevent their return.
He was exiled from his homeland for speaking out against the government.
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slug -
To hit someone hard
Arnie was a little drunk and when Jeff did something that made him angry, Arnie slugged Jeff in the face
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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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trammel -
To hinder or impede in moving, progressing, or acting; to prevent freedom of action
After the dictator took power, he passed a set of laws that completely trammeled the people's freedom by throwing them in jail if they tried to speak their mind.
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treachery -
A violation of allegiance, faith, or confidence; an act of deliberate betrayal.
Shakespeare often describes how royalty is overthrown by acts of treachery.
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mangle -
To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing
The speeding car was mangled beyond belief when it hit the tree at 80 miles an hour.
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undermine -
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization
The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.
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trounce -
To defeat heavily in a contest
In the recent French election, eventual winner Macron trounced his opponent by a 2-1 margin.
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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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banish -
To send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.
The man who didn’t take his hat off when the king’s carriage rode by was banished from the capital for 5 years.
