Defeat thoroughly.
Vanquish
Avid
Having an enthusiastic interest in or intense desire for something.
Dissent, nonconformity, unorthodoxy, dissidence, skepticism, blasphemy
Heresy
Avarice
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
deprive of positive human qualities.
Dehumanize
lacking worth or importance.
Inconsequential
Reputable
having a good reputation.
Alarming, distressing, appalling, frightful, desperate, acute, critical, grave
Dire
Censorship
the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
denoting an underlying basis or principle; fundamental.
Foundational
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
Cajole
Empirical
based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Enthralling
Lionize
give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.
defying expression or description.
Ineffable
Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
Altruistic
Savant
a very learned or talented person, especially one distinguished in a particular field of science or the arts
Acquiescence, compliance with, assent, docility, submission
Conformity
Strident
loud and harsh; grating; presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively and unpleasantly forceful way.
Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotions; stormy
Tempestuous
sad or miserable in appearance.
Woebegone
a lengthy discourse, particularly one regarded as tedious; an informal piece of writing.
Crank, sourpuss, shrew, grump, boor, misanthrope, grouch
Curmudgeon
Extemporaneous
spoken or done without preparation; unplanned; improvised.
splendid and expensive-looking; magnificent.
Sumptuous