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abuse - The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.

The dog had suffered years of physical and emotional abuse before arriving at the shelter.

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marauder - A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others

During the revolution, the people were more afraid of marauders than the rebellious or government forces.

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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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massacre - Killing a lot of people

When the Mongols put down a rebellion, they massacred all the people who rebelled.

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thrash - To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently

After Steve insulted his wife, Owen thrashed him until he apologized.

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devastate - To destroy something completely

The plague of locusts totally devastated the field of grain.

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ambush - To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:

The brigade walked quietly to the hidden spot on the hill, patiently until the enemy walked in the valley below, so that they could ambush the unsuspecting enemy, who were taken by surprise.

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smother - To cover something completely

The robber smothered the lone occupant of the house with a pillow, in order to give him more time to find and steal the valuable jewels.

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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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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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betray - To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy

Benedict Arnold famously betrayed the heroes of the Revolutionary War by helping the British.

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scorch - To burn the surface of something with flame or heat

Nancy couldn't walk barefoot outside because the summer heat had scorched the pavement.