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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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pulverize - To crush something into a powder or very small pieces.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown were shocked when they saw how the tornado had pulverized their house into little pieces.

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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.

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debilitating - Something that makes someone weak

Fred had a very bad case of pneumonia, and he never fully recovered from his debilitating illness.

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smash - An act or sound of something smashing

The smash of glass was caused by the bullet flying through 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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undermine - To gradually weaken the authority or ability of a person or organization

The polarization and infighting of the members of Congress threatened to undermine its ability to pass meaningful legislation.

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decimate - To kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of something.

The raging wildfire decimated the forest, leaving only a few trees standing.

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cruel - Causing physical or mental pain

It's against the law in every U.S. state to be cruel to animals.

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devastate - To destroy something completely

The plague of locusts totally devastated the field of grain.

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overwhelm - To overcome resistance with tremendous force

The German army overwhelmed the French's Maginot line by going through its weak point in the Ardennes forest.

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inflame - To make a situation less controllable by making people even more angry.

The government was hesitant to bring in the troops to control the riots, because that might just inflame the situation.