aggravate -
To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.
Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.
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puncture -
To burst or break through something, often suddenly and forcefully.
The intense criticism seemed to puncture her confidence, making her doubt her abilities.
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treachery -
A violation of allegiance, faith, or confidence; an act of deliberate betrayal.
Shakespeare often describes how royalty is overthrown by acts of treachery.
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retaliate -
To take action in response to a perceived wrong or harm, often by doing something negative in return.
In the heat of argument, he retaliated with words, and later regretted his own outburst, and the effect it had on her.
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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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strife -
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
Congressman Jones thought the town-hall audience would be friendly, but the people's angry statements and questions created an atmosphere of strife .
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devastate -
To destroy something completely
The plague of locusts totally devastated the field of grain.
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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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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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thug -
A violent person, especially a criminal
When walking late at night, people should be aware of violent thugs that could rob them.
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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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nemesis -
A long-standing rival; an archenemy
As the leader of the Dark Side, Darth Vader was the evil nemesis of the heroic Luke Skywalker.
