Destroy
Destroy verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.
Toned
Toned adjective - Having or distinguished by a tone; often used in combination.
Both words in one sentence
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She humiliated, tortured and tried everything in her power to destroy her sister, whose hatred became mutual and it was considered so intense that the animated version toned it down considerably.
Source: Comic Book / Starfire -
Stupid Jetpack Hitler: Brocken the German cyborg's profile in the first game mentions that he "has no emotions except that he loves to destroy", though this aspect of his character is heavily toned down later in the series.
Source: Video Game / World Heroes
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