Episode 31 11/21/2022

Reflecting upon war (1)…

#jeopardize J-E-O-P-A-R-D-I-Z-E

To expose to danger or risk; imperil.

1. The dictator’s personal ambition kept growing unchecked until his decision to invade a neighboring country jeopardized the entire nation’s future.
2. Advancing deep into hostile territory without proper logistics can jeopardize the survival of your entire crew.

#overwhelm O-V-E-R-W-H-E-L-M

To overcome by superior force or numbers; upset or overthrow.

1. The invading forces wanted to overwhelm their targets by numbers and quick action.
2. Overwhelmed by precision weaponry, the once hunters are now being hunted down.

#siege S-I-E-G-E

A military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender

1. The siege of Mariupol, which caused the death of 25000 civilians and devastated 95% of the city, was described as apocalyptic by the Red Cross.
2. When a city is under siege, the inside wants to get out while the outside wants to break in.
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#coerce C-O-E-R-C-E

To achieve by force or threat; to compel to an act or choice

1. From the fable of The North wind and the Sun, we learn that coercing a person with brute force is not a good idea.
2. A ruler who exercises too much coercion is called a tyrant.

#conquer C-O-N-Q-U-E-R

To gain or acquire by force of arms

1. Alexander the Great, though famous for accomplishing one of the greatest conquests, still left the world with empty hands.
2. The more land one conquers, the more innocent lives he takes during the process.