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trample - To tread on and crush

Black Friday shoppers almost trampled each other when trying to grab the big-screen TVs for sale.

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insidious - Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

The effects of climate change are so insidious that they're not noticeable until polar bears have less ice to live on.

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infest - The way that insects and bugs multiply and cause disease and destruction

The foundation of the house was shaky because it was infested with termites

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gangster - A member of a group of violent criminals

Dressed in a sharp suit and carrying a gun, he looked like a gangster on his way to commit a crime.

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zinger - A striking or amusing remark

The late Don Rickles was known as a master of the zinger, even telling jokes about people to their faces.

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blasphemy - Disrespectful or offensive speech or actions toward something considered sacred or religious.

To fans of the band, changing their iconic logo felt like pure blasphemy.

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violate - To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.

The judge had the reputation for giving harsh sentences, and often said that he could not tolerate people who violated the law.

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victimize - To treat someone unfairly or punish them without cause

Scammers often victimize elderly people by pretending to be from trusted organizations

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demolish - To pull or knock down something, such as a building.

The old building was demolished in order to make room for a new one to be built in its place.

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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.