blasphemy -
Disrespectful or offensive speech or actions toward something considered sacred or religious.
To fans of the band, changing their iconic logo felt like pure blasphemy.
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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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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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retaliate -
To take action in response to a perceived wrong or harm, often by doing something negative in return.
In the heat of argument, he retaliated with words, and later regretted his own outburst, and the effect it had on her.
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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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aggravate -
To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.
Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.
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insidious -
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
The effects of climate change are so insidious that they're not noticeable until polar bears have less ice to live on.
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clash -
To meet and come into violent conflict
The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.
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brainwash -
To change someone’s thoughts or opinions through constant influence.
The retired man spent so much time watching social media, and he was totally brainwashed about what is going on in the world.
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trample -
To tread on and crush
Black Friday shoppers almost trampled each other when trying to grab the big-screen TVs for sale.
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scorch -
To burn the surface of something with flame or heat
Nancy couldn't walk barefoot outside because the summer heat had scorched the pavement.
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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.
