Affront
Affront verb - To cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in.
Violate and affront are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Violate" instead a verb "Affront".
Nearby Words: affronted, affronting
Violate
Violate verb - To treat (a sacred place or object) shamefully or with great disrespect.
Usage example: the invaders violated the temple by using it to stable their horses
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