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enslave - To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.

In history, millions of people were enslaved and denied basic human rights.

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marauder - A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others

During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.

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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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loot - Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war

After slaying the evil king, Arthur and Galahad discovered his treasure room filled to the brim with loot.

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annihilate - To totally destroy

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

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quell - To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force

The peasants' rebellion against the king was quelled as soon as his army massacred hundreds of them.

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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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ambush - To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:

The brigade walked quietly to the hidden spot on the hill, patiently until the enemy walked in the valley below, so that they could ambush the unsuspecting enemy, who were taken by surprise.

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truce - An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

The two countries called a truce in order to start negotiations in the hope of ending the conflict.

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rebel - A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler

In the late 1700s, rebels like George Washington fought against the tyrannical British in order to establish America.

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invade - To aggressively take over or occupy a place or country.

Of the 200 countries in the world, England did not invade 22 of them.

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conspiracy - An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.

Some people believe in wild conspiracy theories about world leaders and secret societies.