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violate

verb
  1. to destroy
    β€œDon't violate my garden.”
  2. to destroy and strip of its possessions
    β€œThe town was violated by raiders.”
  3. to act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
    β€œThe police officer violated my rights.”
  4. to force someone to have sex against their will
    β€œI was violated by a stranger.”
  5. to violate the sacred character of a place or language
    β€œYou have violated this sanctuary with your bad behavior.”