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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bestial -
Savage, brutal, or cruel in nature or behavior; relating to or resembling beasts; animal-like.
Genghiz Kahn channeled his warriors' bestial behavior to conquer most of Asia in the 13th century.
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arsenal -
A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.
The country kept a large arsenal of all kinds of weapons ready in case of war.
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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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renegade -
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
Benedict Arnold became an infamous renegade when he betrayed the Americans during the Revolutionary War.
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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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bombard -
To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles
The navy bombarded the enemy with cannon fire in order to overwhelm them quickly.
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infiltrate -
To secretly enter a place, organization, or group, often for spying or sabotage.
The undercover agent was able to infiltrate the criminal organization without being detected.
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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.
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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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tyranny -
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
Josef Stalin was a brutal ruler whose tyranny killed millions of people. (related noun: Tyrant).
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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.
