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Transgress

to break a law, rule, or moral code, or to go beyond a set boundary or limit.

Rout

a decisive, overwhelming defeat

Abhor

extreme hatred of

Specious

having a false look of truth or genuineness

Gainsay

to declare to be untrue or invalid

Inveterate

confirmed in a habit, established through long persistence

Immutable

not capable of or susceptible to change.

Succor

relief, aid, comfort (V.) to give relief or help

Puissant

Powerful

Usurp

to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right

Contrite

feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable actions.