break, smash, split, destroy, demolish

plus-minus, constant changes, additions and subtractions

pinch and squeeze, wrench and twist

to considerably alter something, to adulterate, mix

to break the mouth (of), to harass

to break the bones (of), to beat severely

sever relations

maim, cripple

thrash soundly

to break the bones (of), to beat severely

break one's vow, violate one's faith, perjure

sever relations, snap ties, break contact

cleanse the bottom of a well

treat very harshly

break one's fast before time

depend on other's pity for a living

thrash severely

to give up abstinence (from some food or drink)