mangle -
To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing
The speeding car was mangled beyond belief when it hit the tree at 80 miles an hour.
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victimize -
To treat someone unfairly or punish them without cause
Scammers often victimize elderly people by pretending to be from trusted organizations
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devastate -
To destroy something completely
The plague of locusts totally devastated the field of grain.
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undermine -
To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization
The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.
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rampage -
A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people
The businessman had to clean up his store after the damage caused by the rioters' rampage.
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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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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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sabotage -
To deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.
People who aren't willing to better themselves often resort to sabotaging themselves instead of working through the problem.
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prank -
A practical joke or mischievous act
A popular prank among children involves making phone calls to people and pretending to be somebody else.
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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.
