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Nuke

usgb/nuːk/Volume
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Serious Connotation

Using 'nuke' implies a destructive and often deadly action, taken very seriously in global politics.

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If they nuke the capital, it'll start a war.
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Avoid Joking

Be careful not to joke about 'nuking' places or people - it can be seen as offensive or insensitive.

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It's not funny to say you'll nuke someone's hometown.
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