Bad / Aggressive

adjective

49 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

bestial - Savage, brutal, or cruel in nature or behavior; relating to or resembling beasts; animal-like.

Genghiz Kahn channeled his warriors' bestial behavior to conquer most of Asia in the 13th century.

nounverb noun

See verb

50 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

audio

sneer - A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone

Elvis had many facial expressions while singing, including his famous sneer where his lips would curl up.

nounverb verb

See noun

51 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

audio

jab - Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed

The thought of getting jabbed by a needle is a common fear for many people.

adjective

52 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

audio

cutthroat - Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways

The cutthroat competition between the 2 stores was so intense, that products were selling below cost.

noun

53 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

ultimatum - A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isn’t met.

She gave him an ultimatum—either quit smoking or move out.

verb

54 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

audio

squelch - To inhibit or suppress

The press secretary firmly denied and squelched the false rumors about the president's policy.

verb

55 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

badger - To repeatedly and annoyingly ask someone to do something.

Every time that Arnold asked Samantha to go out on a date, she would tell him firmly ‘No’. But each time he saw her, he would badger her again and again about wanting to go out, and again she said 'No!'

verb

56 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

confiscate - To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.

The authorities confiscated the illegal goods at the border

noun

57 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

Url audio

conflict - A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

The movie’s central conflict kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

nounverb verb

See noun

58 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

audio

muzzle - Put a muzzle on (an animal)

The wild dog had to be muzzled so it wouldn't bite anybody.

noun

59 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

audio

bully - Someone who threatens or coerces others who are smaller or weaker

Bart was the schoolyard bully, and all the other kids were afraid of him.

verb

60 of 114

Bad / Aggressive

audio

stun - Knock unconscious or into a dazed or semiconscious state

The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.