do violence to (something)
To harm, damage, or diminish something. Massive budget cuts like this do violence to the public school system, sir. You have to listen to us! I was merely offering constructive criticism, not trying to do violence to his future in the writing program. Why would you get into such a heated argument with the boss? You know that'll do violence to your chances of getting the promotion.
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