asphyxiate
to stop someone from breathing, or make breathing very difficult
Episode vocabulary
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S3E18: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 18CrimeDramaMystery
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entrap
to catch someone by tricking them or setting a trap for them
disdained
showed contempt for someone or something
molester
a person who sexually abuses someone, especially a child
disservice
an action that harms someone or fails to help when help is needed
assuage
make a feeling, pain, or problem less strong
crucify
to kill someone by nailing or tying them to a cross
incapacitate
to make someone unable to function normally
deplore
to strongly disapprove of something and think it is wrong
docket
a list of cases or matters to be dealt with in court
arraignment
a court hearing where a person is formally told the criminal charge against them and asked to respond
scrubber
a tool or device used for scrubbing something clean
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incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
respirator
a mask or device worn over the nose and mouth to protect you from harmful dust, smoke, or fumes
coerce
to force someone to do something by using threats or pressure
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
custodial
relating to cleaning and looking after a building or place
molest
to harass or bother someone persistently
accuser
a person who says someone has done something wrong or illegal
tort
a civil wrong that can lead to legal liability
devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
sodomy
anal sex
aggravate
make a problem, injury, or situation worse