Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Hostile Actions

to approach or address someone aggressively or boldly, often with an intent to engage in conversation

an action or remark intended to insult or show open disrespect

to make one feel isolated or hostile toward a person or group

the extreme brutality of an action or behavior

to trouble or harass someone repeatedly over time

to force a person into doing something by threatening or frightening them

the act of compelling someone to act against their will by using force or threats

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or anxious

to banish or force an individual to live in another country

to openly mock or ridicule someone or something with disdain or contempt

to encourage or provoke something, especially trouble or conflict

to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

to overwhelm someone with a large amount of something, such as work, requests, or information

a sharp, clever, or critical response to a comment or action

intended to destabilize or overthrow an existing system, institution, or authority

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

to endanger a person or thing

to force someone to do something through threats or manipulation

to deliberately provoke, encourage, or initiate actions that lead to conflict, hostility, or harmful consequences

to exclude someone from a community or group as a form of punishment or social rejection

to cause something or someone to split into opposing groups

compulsion or threat used to force someone to act against their will

to remove someone from a position or place, often forcefully

to challenge someone to a fight or competition

to annoy or disturb someone, particularly through minor irritations

to torment someone by showing or promising something desirable that remains just out of reach

to punish someone as severely as possible

to behave wildly or cause a noisy disturbance

to humble someone who is acting arrogant or overconfident, by reducing their status or pride

to demotivate a person by talking negatively about their plans or opinions

to wrongly take someone else's position, power, or right

causing harm

to lower someone in rank, prestige, or self‑esteem

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

to make someone react in a certain way or reveal information

to irritate or provoke someone, typically through persistent criticism, taunts, or annoying behavior

to commit a harmful, illegal, or immoral act, such as a crime or an offense