The smash of glass was caused by the bullet flying through it.
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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.
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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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exile -
To remove someone from a position or place and prevent their return.
He was exiled from his homeland for speaking out against the government.
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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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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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treachery -
A violation of allegiance, faith, or confidence; an act of deliberate betrayal.
Shakespeare often describes how royalty is overthrown by acts of treachery.
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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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banish -
To send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.
The man who didn’t take his hat off when the king’s carriage rode by was banished from the capital for 5 years.
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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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desecrate -
To damage or show contempt toward something that is revered.
They were shocked at how people had desecrated the historical monument.
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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.
