3
beat up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, beat, attack)
3
corrupt(verb, break, hurt, ruin, abuse)
3
crucify(verb, wrong, pursue, expel, injure)
3
crush(verb, break, beat, separate, hurt)
3
flail(verb, break, trouble, beat, attack)
3
grind
3
harry(verb, attack, abuse, annoy, suppress)
3
impair(verb, break, trouble, cut, hurt)
3
knock around(verb, expression, beat, attack, abuse)
3
step
3
subdue(verb, defeat, overcome, annoy, suppress)
3
tyrannize(verb, wrong, harass, pursue, injure)
2
assault(noun, verb, break, beat, attack)
2
bait(wrong, pursue, injure, torment, hound)
2
bash(verb, break, beat, attack, separate)
2
bite(verb, trouble, damage, harm, pain)
2
blemish(verb, trouble, cut, hurt, ruin)
2
blight(verb, break, cut, hurt, ruin)
2
debase(verb, degrade, taint, misuse)
2
debauch(verb, degrade, debase, taint, misuse)
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