Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Physical Conflict
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to belabor
[Verb]
to beat someone repeatedly and forcefully
Ex: The mob belabored the thief with sticks until the police arrived.
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Sign inclout
[noun]
(boxing) a heavy blow delivered with the fist
Ex: The boxer landed a powerful clout to his opponent's jaw.
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Sign into fetter
[Verb]
to bind someone's ankles or feet with chains, shackles, or similar devices to restrict movement
Ex: The guards fettered the prisoner before leading him to the transport van.
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Sign infracas
[noun]
a noisy fight or argument involving multiple people
Ex: A fracas broke out in the bar after someone spilled a drink.
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Sign into gouge
[Verb]
to tear out flesh or tissue by forcing with the thumb or a sharp object
Ex: The attacker gouged his opponent's eye during the fight.
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Sign into impinge
[Verb]
to intrude upon a boundary, limit, or domain
Ex: The new fence impinged on their neighbor's property line.
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Sign into flay
[Verb]
to strip the skin or outer covering from a person, animal, or object, often as part of preparation or punishment
Ex: The hunter flayed the deer before curing the hide.
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Sign infray
[noun]
a loud, disorderly quarrel or brawl involving multiple people
Ex: A fray erupted outside the stadium after the match ended.
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Sign into jostle
[Verb]
push or shove to make one's way through a crowd
Ex: He had to jostle through the packed station.
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