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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blitz -
An intensive or sudden military attack
Troops frequently prepare for various maneuvers such as an overwhelming blitz.
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debilitating -
Something that makes someone weak
Fred had a very bad case of pneumonia, and he never fully recovered from his debilitating illness.
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kibosh -
Put an end to; dispose of decisively
Keith was going to go to the museum, but his sudden illness put the kibosh on his plans.
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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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rampage -
(especially of a large group of people) rush around in a violent and uncontrollable manner
The wild elephant rampaged through the town, knocking over motorcycles and cars.
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gangster -
A member of a group of violent criminals
Dressed in a sharp suit and carrying a gun, he looked like a gangster on his way to commit a crime.
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slug -
A tough-skinned terrestrial mollusk that typically lacks a shell and secretes a film of mucus for protection. It can be a serious plant pes
A slug is one of the slowest-moving animals on earth, so someone who is afraid of them can easily run away.
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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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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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bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
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strife -
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
Congressman Jones thought the town-hall audience would be friendly, but the people's angry statements and questions created an atmosphere of strife .
