ridicule -
The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
Tommy was the object of ridicule after he revealed an embarrassing secret.
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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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smash -
Violently break (something) into pieces
In Jewish weddings, it's common for the groom to smash a glass with his foot as part of the ceremony.
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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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abduct -
To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.
The kidnappers abducted Patty Heart on February 4, 1974 and demanded that prisoners be released in exchange for her return.
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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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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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devour -
To eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
Nick was so hungry that he devoured the french fries by the handful.
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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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belittle -
To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect.
A good rule of interpersoanl relationships is: Don’t belittle others just to make yourself feel better.
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ravage -
To cause severe and extensive damage to something.
The tornado ravaged the town, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake.
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avenge -
To Inflict harm in return for (an injury or wrong done to oneself or another)
Pierre felt that honor compelled him to kill Gaston to avenge Gaston's killing of Pierre's sister, even though he knew that the killing had been unintentional.
