1. (v. t.) To treat in a violent manner; to abuse.

2. (v. t.) To do violence to, as to anything that should be held sacred or respected; to profane; to desecrate; to break forcibly; to trench upon; to infringe.

3. (v. t.) To disturb; to interrupt.

4. (v. t.) To commit rape on; to ravish; to outrage.