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vie - To compete intensely with others for superiority or a desired goal.

During the World Cup, the best soccer teams vie for the championship title.

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purge - The act of getting rid of undesirable things

During the great Purge of 1937-1938, Stalin killed about a million people he felt might threaten his leadership.

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coerce - To force an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats.

Betty was coerced into going medical school by her parents, and she eventually dropped out.

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quash - To reject or void, especially by legal procedure

Once DNA evidence proved Marco innocent, the judge quashed his original conviction.

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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.

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henchman - A faithful follower or political supporter, especially one prepared to engage in crime or dishonest practices.

Whenever Tony Soprano needed to attack his enemies, he would send a henchman like Paulie Walnuts to take care of business.

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crackdown - A strong or severe enforcement of laws or rules.

The company started a crackdown on employees misusing work hours.

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rowdy - Noisy and disorderly

In the audience, a rowdy woman stood up and screamed her support for her team.

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inflammatory - Causing or likely to cause strong emotions, especially anger or hostility.

His inflammatory remarks at the meeting led to a tension in the air that took a while to dissipate.

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forbid - To strongly oppose or reject something morally or culturally.

The teacher wished he could forbid students from using phones during class, because they're so distracting.

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imposition - An unfair or unwelcome demand or requirement placed on someone.

The sudden imposition of strict dress codes surprised the employees but they adjusted very quickly.

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grab - To take or seize something quickly or suddenly, often with a strong or swift motion.

He tried to grab the last large piece of pizza before anyone else noticed.