19
cause death
17
attack(noun, verb, help, release, neglect)
9
harm(noun, verb, help, fix, release)
6
destroy(verb, release, neglect)
5
assault
4
abuse(noun, verb, hurt, aid, injure)
4
give
4
misuse(noun, guard)
3
betray(verb, help, stay)
3
hurt(verb, help, fix, release, benefit)
3
annihilate(fix, bear)
3
assail
3
beset
3
devastate
3
adventure(verb, protection, security, safety)
2
endanger(verb, release, neglect)
2
injure(verb, help, fix, release, neglect)
2
neglect(noun, verb, release, respect, note)
2
ruin(help, fix, mend)
2
squander(verb, release, neglect)
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