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.
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usurp -
To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force
The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.
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blackmail -
The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information.
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to leak private messages.
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devastate -
To destroy something completely
The plague of locusts totally devastated the field of grain.
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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.
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trample -
To tread on and crush
Black Friday shoppers almost trampled each other when trying to grab the big-screen TVs for sale.
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wreak -
To cause a large amount of damage or harm.
Joan yelled at her dog after it wreaked havoc throughout the house.
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prank -
A practical joke or mischievous act
A popular prank among children involves making phone calls to people and pretending to be somebody else.
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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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terrify -
To cause somone to feel extreme fear
All kinds of dogs, even small ones, would terrify Scott, and he did everything he could to avoid them.
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trounce -
To defeat heavily in a contest
In the recent French election, eventual winner Macron trounced his opponent by a 2-1 margin.
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smash -
Violently break (something) into pieces
In Jewish weddings, it's common for the groom to smash a glass with his foot as part of the ceremony.
