abusive -
Being harsh or violent to another person, verbally or physically.
Samantha knew that she had to leave Jeff, because he was often abusive, both in words or actions - but she was afraid of what he would do to her if she did leave.
verb
26 of 70
Bad /
Attack
Url
audio
humiliate -
To make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity or self-respect.
His boss humiliated him by criticizing his work in front of the entire office.
noun
See verb
27 of 70
Bad /
Attack
audio
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.
verb
See noun
28 of 70
Bad /
Attack
audio
smash -
Violently break (something) into pieces
In Jewish weddings, it's common for the groom to smash a glass with his foot as part of the ceremony.
noun
29 of 70
Bad /
Attack
audio
predator -
An animal that naturally preys on others
In the jungle, hyenas were always at the mercy of predators like lions.
verb
30 of 70
Bad /
Attack
audio
mangle -
To severely mutilate, disfigure, or damage by cutting, tearing, or crushing
The speeding car was mangled beyond belief when it hit the tree at 80 miles an hour.
verb
31 of 70
Bad /
Attack
audio
trounce -
To defeat heavily in a contest
In the recent French election, eventual winner Macron trounced his opponent by a 2-1 margin.
verb
32 of 70
Bad /
Attack
Url
audio
victimize -
To treat someone unfairly or punish them without cause
Scammers often victimize elderly people by pretending to be from trusted organizations
noun
33 of 70
Bad /
Attack
audio
hooligan -
A violent young troublemaker, typically one of a gang
Young people without prospects may resort to becoming hooligans in order to vent their frustrations.
noun
34 of 70
Bad /
Attack
Url
audio
firestorm -
A violent outburst or uproar of emotion, controversy, or public reaction.
Her controversial comments sparked a firestorm of criticism on social media.
verb
35 of 70
Bad /
Attack
audio
ransack -
To go quickly through a place stealing things and causing damage.
Within only a few minutes, the burglars ransacked the house in order to find the owners' jewelry and cash.
noun
36 of 70
Bad /
Attack
audio
strife -
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict
Congressman Jones thought the town-hall audience would be friendly, but the people's angry statements and questions created an atmosphere of strife .
