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.
verb
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1262 of 1518
Bad /
Dishonest
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bluff -
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions
Tim had a bad poker hand but decided to bluff and bet all of his chips at once.
adjective
1263 of 1518
Bad /
Attack
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merciless -
Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind.
The invading army was merciless, destroying everything in its path.
noun
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1264 of 1518
Bad /
Attack
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blitz -
An intensive or sudden military attack
Troops frequently prepare for various maneuvers such as an overwhelming blitz.
noun
1265 of 1518
Bad /
Stupid
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nitwit -
A silly or foolish person
Ernest may have been a simple nitwit, but he had a kind heart.
verb
1266 of 1518
Bad /
Angry
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despise -
To feel intense dislike or contempt for someone or something.
She despises dishonesty and refuses to associate with anyone who lies.
noun
1267 of 1518
Bad /
Dirty
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grime -
Dirt ingrained on the surface of something, especially clothing, a building, or the skin
Miners come home every day with grime on their faces from working with coal all day.
adjective
1268 of 1518
Bad /
Small
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tenuous -
Very weak or slight; lacking strength or substance; an opinion that is not well supported, having little basis or justification.
The evidence against the suspect was tenuous at best.
verb
1269 of 1518
Bad /
Powerless
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grovel -
To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward
When he was told he was being fired, Todd groveled on the ground and pleaded with his boss.
noun
1270 of 1518
Bad /
Dangerous
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outbreak -
A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.
The outbreak of the flu led to school closures across the region.
noun
1271 of 1518
Bad /
Mistake
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aberration -
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.
The principal let Johnny go without any punishment, because his outburst had been an aberration from his usual good behavior.
noun
1272 of 1518
Bad /
Attack
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atrocity -
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
In a terrible atrocity, after winning the battle the victorious army set fire to the enemy's village, killing most of its inhabitants.