brute -
A violent or savage person, lacking in kindness or intelligence.
The bully was a brute, pushing others around both physically and emotionlly to get his way.
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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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stun -
To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state
The boxer was stunned by his opponent's powerful punch to his face.
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abuse -
The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.
The dog had suffered years of physical and emotional abuse before arriving at the shelter.
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scald -
To injure with very hot liquid or steam
A common danger in households is the possibility that children can be scalded with unattended hot water.
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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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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.
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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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brawl -
To scuffle or fight in a rough, noisy manner.
After several hours of drinking, a brawl resulted when one of the men took offence to a rude comment about his hat.
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downgrade -
To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.
When the policeman broke his arm, his activity was downgraded to a desk job.
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slap -
A quick hit with the flat part of the hand
The drunk guys at the party were arguing too much, until one guy's slap made everyone realize it had gone too far.
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bash -
To hit hard and forcefully
When George Nash came home from the pub drunk the third time this week, his wife took out a stick and screamed, “I told you that if you came home drunk again that I would bash your head in.”
