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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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obliterate - To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left

The devastating tornado obliterated the small town until nothing was left standing.

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ridicule - Subject (someone or something) to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior

John's friends ridiculed him for wearing a funny outfit.

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lunge - To move suddenly and with a lot of force in order to catch, hit, or avoid something or someone

Sir Lancelot lunged his sword into belly of the fiery dragon.

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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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contentious - Likely to cause disagreement or argument

When the parents invited the whole clan for Thanksgiving, they asked everyone to try to get along, and to avoid discussing contentious topics.

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Belittle - To speak about someone or something in a way that shows little respect.

A good rule of interpersoanl relationships is: Don’t belittle others just to make yourself feel better.

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barbaric - Extremely cruel

Sometimes the heat of war brings out man's barbaric behavior, that would not happen in more peaceful times

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Aggravate - To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.

Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.

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rampage - A period of violent and uncontrollable behavior, typically involving a large group of people

The businessman had to clean up his store after the damage caused by the rioters' rampage.

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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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Merciless - Without forgiveness or leniency — relentless and unkind.

The invading army was merciless, destroying everything in its path.