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smack - A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand

Homer hit himself with a smack when he realized how stupid he had been.

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thrash - To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently

After Steve insulted his wife, Owen thrashed him until he apologized.

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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.

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aggravate - To intensify the seriousness or severity of something.

Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.

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shame - The emotion experienced when one believes they have done something wrong or inappropriate, often leading to feelings of guilt or disgrace.

Afterwards, he felt a deep sense of shame after lying to his friends about something so important.

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conk - To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object.

The victim showed the police where the robber conked him on the side of the head before he took his wallet.

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clash - To meet and come into violent conflict

The police clashed with rioters in the streets as they tried to restore order.

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abduct - To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.

The kidnappers abducted Patty Heart on February 4, 1974 and demanded that prisoners be released in exchange for her return.

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betray - To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy

Benedict Arnold famously betrayed the heroes of the Revolutionary War by helping the British.

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inflict - To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering.

She didn’t mean to inflict emotional pain, but her harsh words hurt him deeply.

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usurp - To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force

The scheming prince knew that he would soon usurp the throne from his father before his father was ready to give it up.

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desecrate - To damage or show contempt toward something that is revered.

They were shocked at how people had desecrated the historical monument.