inflame -
To make a situation less controllable by making people even more angry.
The government was hesitant to bring in the troops to control the riots, because that might just inflame the situation.
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gangster -
A member of a group of violent criminals
Dressed in a sharp suit and carrying a gun, he looked like a gangster on his way to commit a crime.
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demolish -
To pull or knock down something, such as a building.
The old building was demolished in order to make room for a new one to be built in its place.
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afflict -
To cause pain, suffering, or trouble.
The South American country was afflicted by political and financial corruption for decades.
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cruel -
Causing physical or mental pain
It's against the law in every U.S. state to be cruel to animals.
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heretical -
Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion.
When Martin Luther became active and vocal, his ideas and actions were considered heretical.
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firestorm -
A violent outburst or uproar of emotion, controversy, or public reaction.
Her controversial comments sparked a firestorm of criticism on social media.
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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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smash -
An act or sound of something smashing
The smash of glass was caused by the bullet flying through it.
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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.
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infest -
The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction
The foundation of the house was shaky because it was infested with termites
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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.
