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pummel - To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).

After a very stressful day at work, Adam decided to pummel the punching bag at the gym, to vent his frustration.

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Dominate - To have control or power over something or someone; to be much stronger, more successful, or more influential.

When Abigail felt someone was trying to dominate her, she closed her ears and ignored what they were saying.

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expunge - Erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)

Terrence accepted the plea deal of one year of community service in exchange for the court expunging his criminal record.

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cutthroat - Competing with each other in overly aggressive ways

The cutthroat competition between the 2 stores was so intense, that products were selling below cost.

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skirmish - A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war

When a skirmish developed with the British army, the Revolutionaries had to make do with what weapons they had with them at the time.

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Intimidate - To frighten or threaten someone, often to make them do something.

The bully tried to intimidate the younger students into giving him their lunch money.

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oust - Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place

Standing outside the university and waving their signs, the angry protestors demanded that the board oust the controversial dean.

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oppress - To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.

During the age of imperialism, the wealthy countries invaded and oppressed countries in Africa and Asia.

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Eradicate - To completely destroy or eliminate something harmful or unwanted.

The new policy and laws aim to eradicate corruption from the political system.

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snarl - (of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth

The tiny chihuahua snarled so viciously that even bigger dogs were afraid of it.

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jab - A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist

In boxing, the jab is one of the most common moves, along with a hook and an uppercut.

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bluster - Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect

The crazy man was full of bluster, shouting at everyone, but nobody took him seriously.