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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usurp -
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.
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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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wreak -
To cause a large amount of damage or harm.
Joan yelled at her dog after it wreaked havoc throughout the house.
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smash -
Violently break (something) into pieces
In Jewish weddings, it's common for the groom to smash a glass with his foot as part of the ceremony.
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wreck -
To destroy of severely damage something.
The tornando wrecked everything in its path.
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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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sacrilegious -
To treat something holy or important without respect.
When followers of the opposition candidate shouted profanities during our political rally, we felt that what they were doing was sacrilegious.
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merciless -
Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind.
The invading army was merciless, destroying everything in its path.
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abusive -
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.
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devour -
To eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
Nick was so hungry that he devoured the french fries by the handful.
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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.
