What does the cryptic crossword clue "Break instrument, going to terrible extremes (7)" mean?

The definition is "Break". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VIOLA (synonym="instrument,") + T (first_letter="to") + E (first_letter="extremes") = VIOLATE; definition: "Break" The answer is VIOLATE.

Break instrument, going to terrible extremes (7)

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