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heretical - Being opposite to and against the official or popular opinion.

When Martin Luther became active and vocal, his ideas and actions were considered heretical.

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afflict - To cause pain, suffering, or trouble.

The South American country was afflicted by political and financial corruption for decades.

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sacrilegious - To treat something holy or important without respect.

When followers of the opposition candidate shouted profanities during our political rally, we felt that what they were doing was sacrilegious.

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violate - To act against or attack a princple, rule, agreement or law that should be treated with respect.

The judge had the reputation for giving harsh sentences, and often said that he could not tolerate people who violated the law.

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assault - To attack someone violently

The judge gave Nick a sentence of 5 years in jail for assaulting a policeman with a metal stick.

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vandalism - An act of damaging or defacing something that does not belong to you; the deliberate destruction or damage of public or private property.

Spraying paint on historical monuments is considered a serious act of vandalism

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victimize - To treat someone unfairly or punish them without cause

Scammers often victimize elderly people by pretending to be from trusted organizations

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treachery - A violation of allegiance, faith, or confidence; an act of deliberate betrayal.

Shakespeare often describes how royalty is overthrown by acts of treachery.

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snare - A device, trap, or scheme for capturing another by surprise

The venus flytrap uses beautiful colors to snare unsuspecting insects.

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ruinous - Causing great harm, damage, and destruction.

The decay of the Roman empire from within was inevitable when the people chose a ruinous lifestyle of focusing mainly on pursuing pleasure.

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wreck - To destroy of severely damage something.

The tornando wrecked everything in its path.

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