58 words & definitions
| mayhem | noun |
Violent and chaotic disorder
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| showdown | noun |
A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute
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| skirmish | noun |
A brief and usually unplanned fight during a war
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| blitz |
nounverb
verb |
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz
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| plunder |
nounverb
verb |
Steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
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| conquest | noun |
The subjugation and assumption of control of a place or people by use of military force.
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| onslaught | noun |
A fierce or destructive attack
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| havoc | noun |
Widespread destruction
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| bulwark | noun |
A defensive wall
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| quell | verb |
To put an end to a rebellion or other disorder, typically by the use of force
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| tyranny | noun |
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
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| vanquish | verb |
To defeat thoroughly
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| bombard | verb |
To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles
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| atrocity | noun |
An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
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| renegade | noun |
A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
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| rebel | noun |
A person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler
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| betray | verb |
To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy
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| ambush |
nounverb
verb |
To suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:
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| massacre |
nounverb
verb |
Killing a lot of people
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| barbaric | adjective |
Extremely cruel
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| barrage | noun |
A continuous attack over a long period of time
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| treason | noun |
The act of betraying one's country
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| brutality | noun |
Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel
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| battleground | noun |
A location or situation wher people are fighting against each other.
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| annihilate | verb |
To totally destroy
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| marauder | noun |
A person who roams around seeking to attack or steal from others
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| apocalypse | noun |
A dramatic event resulting in great destruction and change
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| hostage | noun |
A person who is captured and held prisoner and is threatened with injury if a demand is not met
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| insurrection | noun |
A violent revolt against a government
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| blitz |
nounverb
noun |
An intensive or sudden military attack
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| plunder |
nounverb
noun |
The violent and dishonest acquisition of property
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| loot |
nounverb
noun |
Goods, especially private property, taken from an enemy in war
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| ambush |
nounverb
noun |
A surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.
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| massacre |
nounverb
noun |
An act of killing a lot of people
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| arsenal | noun |
A collection or supply of weapons or tools used for a specific purpose.
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| breach |
nounverb
verb |
The act or a result of breaking; a break or rupture.
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| conspiracy | noun |
An agreement between people to work together against someone or something, usually in secret, sometimes against the law.
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| convoy | noun |
A group of vehicles travelling together, usually for military purposes.
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| enslave | verb |
To control someone completely, limiting their freedom.
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| invasion | verb |
when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country:
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| flareup | noun |
A sudden outburst or intensification of something, especially violence or emotion.
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| hijack | verb |
To unlawfully seize control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, while in transit.
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| infiltrate | verb |
To secretly enter a place, organization, or group, often for spying or sabotage.
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| mutiny | noun |
An act of refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.
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| pillage | verb |
To rob or loot, usually by force; involved in a violent act of stealing, typically during a riot or war.
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| ransom |
nounverb
verb |
To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.
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| invade | verb |
To aggressively take over or occupy a place or country.
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| truce | noun |
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
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| bestial | adjective |
Savage, brutal, or cruel in nature or behavior; relating to or resembling beasts; animal-like.
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| mutiny | verb |
To refuse to obey orders, in an open revolt or uprising against leadership or control.
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| ransom |
nounverb
noun |
A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner.
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| abduct | verb |
To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.
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| bloodthirsty | adjective |
Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel.
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| coup | noun |
A sudden, violent, and unlawful seizure of power; or a clever and successful achievement.
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| tyrant | noun |
A cruel and oppressive ruler, usually not restrained by law.
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| fortress | noun |
A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack
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| booty | noun |
Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.
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| warrior | noun |
A brave or experienced soldier or fighter.
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