lethal -
Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.
The venom of that snake is so lethal that one bite can be fatal.
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abuse -
To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way.
The child was abused by his caregivers, causing long-lasting emotional trauma.
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troublemaker -
A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble.
Ralph Nader was considered a troublemaker by the car industries, but his efforts ended up making driving safer.
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inflict -
To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering.
She didn’t mean to inflict emotional pain, but her harsh words hurt him deeply.
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
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mutilate -
To damage something severely
The grizzly bear not only killed Alan's dog, but mutilated its body beyond recognition.
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wallop -
To 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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brawl -
To scuffle or fight in a rough, noisy manner.
After several hours of drinking, a brawl resulted when one of the men took offence to a rude comment about his hat.
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ruffian -
A bully, someone who is violent toward others
Stalin maintained control by using an army of ruffians who would treat violently anyone who did not cooperate.
