The wild dog had to be muzzled so it wouldn't bite anybody.
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nab -
To catch someone doing something wrong or illegal
The police nabbed the person who tried to blow up the World Trade Center 1993, when he went to the car rental to get back his deposit for the van he had blown up.
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oust -
To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
Standing outside the university and waving their signs, the angry protestors demanded that the board oust the controversial dean.
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dominate -
To have control or power over something or someone; to be much stronger, more successful, or more influential.
When Abigail felt someone was trying to dominate her, she closed her ears and ignored what they were saying.
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wrangle -
To have a long and complicated dispute
Even after a year, the senators wrangled over the health-care legislation.
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confiscate -
To take something away from someon, or seize property, as a penalty or punishment.
The authorities confiscated the illegal goods at the border
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relentless -
To act intensely and continuously, usually negatively
The monsoon's relentless rain caused flooding that left the village partly under water
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allege -
To claim or assert something to be true without proof, often in a legal context.
He is alleged to have lied under oath during the trial.
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pester -
To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions
Pete just wanted to stare at the sunset, but Lily kept pestering him and breaking his concentration.
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purge -
To get rid of undesirable things
Stalin would purge his government of any people he thought were potentially dangerous to his government.
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overwhelm -
To flood or overload someone or something, or to overpower emotionally.
The army overwhelmed the enemy forces with a surprise attack.
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impinge -
To have an effect or impact on someone; also to gradually take over an area belonging to someone else.
His constant use of the cell phone impinged on his family life.
