abuse -
To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way.
The child was abused by his caregivers, causing long-lasting emotional trauma.
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slug -
To hit someone hard
Arnie was a little drunk and when Jeff did something that made him angry, Arnie slugged Jeff in the face
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crush -
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully
Bruce was so angry that he crushed his soda can with his bare hands.
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brunt -
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
When there is a recession, the people on the lowest economic level - the lowest paid and those with little savings - often bear the brunt of the economic downturn.
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retreat -
To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.
After the argument, she decided to retreat to her room to calm down.
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strangle -
To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat
When Martha's boss shouted at her, she felt like was ready to strangle him, a feeling that she thankfully was able to control
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slap -
To hit quickly with the flat part of the hand
Maria reacted to the insult by slapping Jim in the face.
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mutilate -
To damage something severely
The grizzly bear not only killed Alan's dog, but mutilated its body beyond recognition.
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ruffian -
A bully, someone who is violent toward others
Stalin maintained control by using an army of ruffians who would treat violently anyone who did not cooperate.
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slash -
To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement.
The first thing the new president of the company did was to slash the budget in half, eliminating all the waste he could find.
