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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.

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insurrection - A violent revolt against a government

In October 1917, Lenin led a Bolshevik insurrection that overthrew the Russian government.

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wallop - Strike or hit (someone or something) very hard

At his birthday party, Robby walloped the piñata so hard that all of the candy fell out of it.

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devastate - To destroy something completely

The plague of locusts totally devastated the field of grain.

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ravage - Cause severe and extensive damage to

The tornado ravaged the town, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.

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maul - (of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing

Animals in the jungle can be mauled by lions if they're too slow.

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blackmail - The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information.

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to leak private messages.

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prank - A practical joke or mischievous act

A popular prank among children involves making phone calls to people and pretending to be somebody else.

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thug - A violent person, especially a criminal

When walking late at night, people should be aware of violent thugs that could rob them.

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contentious - Likely to cause disagreement or argument

When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.

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debunk - Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)

No matter how many false myths exist, the truth will always debunk them.

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annihilate - To totally destroy

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