Break
Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.
Engage
Engage verb - To hold the attention of.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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You have him break sexual taboos and engage in certain "taboo" or borderline activities which are frowned upon by many cultures.
Source: Villainous Incest -
The narrator in Samurai Pizza Cats would break the Fourth Wall with the characters and engage in Lampshade Hanging with them.
Source: Interactive Narrator -
Regardless, because of his dedication, the Evilutionary Biologist is willing to break laws, engage in experimental alterations upon other human beings, and ruin lives for the higher goal.
Source: Evilutionary Biologist
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