Bad / Attack

noun

1 of 126

Bad / Attack

audio

barrage - A continuous attack over a long period of time

The British were inspired by Winston Churchill's words to maintain their spirit in spite of the barrage of bombing by German planes during the Battle of Britain.

verb

2 of 126

Bad / Attack

audio

clash - Meet and come into violent conflict

The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.

nounverb verb

See noun

3 of 126

Bad / Attack

audio

slug - To hit someone hard

Arnie was a little drunk and when Jeff did something that made him angry, Arnie slugged Jeff in the face

adjective

4 of 126

Bad / Attack

audio

vindictive - Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

In the pilgrim's nightmare, the vindictive Thanksgiving turkeys sought revenge for being eaten.

nounverb noun

See verb

5 of 126

Bad / Attack

audio

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.

verb

6 of 126

Bad / Attack

Url audio

humiliate - To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity or self-respect.

His boss humiliated him by criticizing his work in front of the entire office.

verb

7 of 126

Bad / Attack

audio

thrash - Beat (a person or animal) repeatedly and violently

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

noun

8 of 126

Bad / Attack

audio

kibosh - Put an end to; dispose of decisively

Keith was going to go to the museum, but his sudden illness put the kibosh on his plans.

nounverb verb

See noun

9 of 126

Bad / Attack

Url audio

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.

verb

10 of 126

Bad / Attack

Url audio

enslave - To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.

In history, millions of people were enslaved and denied basic human rights.

noun

11 of 126

Bad / Attack

audio

revenge - Harm done to someone in return for harm being done in the past

Max took the insults quietly, plotting how he would eventually seek revenge that would be swift and complete

nounverb noun

See verb

12 of 126

Bad / Attack

audio

blitz - An intensive or sudden military attack

Troops frequently prepare for various maneuvers such as an overwhelming blitz.