To brutally oppress the people and violate moral principles; to commit cruel and unjust acts that harm the populace and go against human decency.
那位贪婪的商人为了私利，做出残民害理的事情，令人发指。
That greedy merchant committed brutal and unjust acts for personal gain, which is outrageous.
Era:
Ancient
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