insurrection -
A violent revolt against a government
In October 1917, Lenin led a Bolshevik insurrection that overthrew the Russian government.
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warrior -
A brave or experienced soldier or fighter.
The Mongol army conquered so much of the world because they have a warrior mentality and a warrior spirit.
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brutality -
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
The brutality of slavery is not only horrible for the slaves, but has a terrible effect on society and everyone involved.
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onslaught -
A fierce or destructive attack
The unprotected city fell to the onslaught of the attacking aliens.
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booty -
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.
When the pirates discovered the valuable booty in the lower rooms of the ship, they divided it among themseles and returned home.
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quell -
To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force
The peasants' rebellion against the king was quelled as soon as his army massacred hundreds of them.
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bloodthirsty -
Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel.
Though Stalin killed up to 20 million people, it's pbobably not because he was bloodthirsty, but because he was misguided, paranoid, and a bit crazy.
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coup -
A sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power; or a clever and successful achievement.
The French Revolution in 1789 that deposed King Louis XVI and stomed the Bastille was a coup that not many people expected.
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apocalypse -
A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change
Some believe that the ultimate redemption will occur only after an apocalypse that will destroy much of the world as we know it.
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abduct -
To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.
The kidnappers abducted Patty Heart on February 4, 1974 and demanded that prisoners be released in exchange for her return.
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conquest -
The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force.
This map shows the size of the conquest of Alexander the Great.
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bulwark -
A defensive wall
The soldiers had planned to attack, but the bulwark fortification that the enemy had built around themselves was too high to climb, and there didn't seem to be any way over, around, or through.
