violate
ˈvaɪəleɪt
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Definition of violate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
legalbreak a rule or law intentionally
  • He violated the traffic law by speeding.
breach infringe transgress
2.
invasion of privacyfail to respect someone's privacy or rights
  • The intrusive media violated her privacy extensively..
breach infringe intrude
3.
sexual assaultsexually assault someone against their will
  • The criminal was arrested for violating the victim.
abuse assault rape
4.
disrespect sacredRaredisrupt or disturb something sacred or respectedRare
  • The vandals violated the sanctity of the church..
desecrate profane
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Expressions with violate

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do something that goes against official legal rules
They could violate the law by dumping waste in the river.

Origin of violate

Latin, violare (to treat with violence)

Terms with violate included in their meaning

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violate terms
fail to follow the terms of an agreement
legal
violate rules or agreements
violation
violate a law, promise, or agreement
promise
violate a sworn statement
commitment
violate a commitment or pledge
violation
violate a rule or agreement causing serious consequences
etiquette
violate accepted social norms
religion
violate something sacred or holy

Examples of violate in a sentence

  • She violated the agreement by disclosing confidential information.
  • Hacking into someone's account can violate their privacy.
  • The new policy could violate employees' rights.
  • He was accused of attempting to violate her.
  • The law punishes those who violate others.
  • They violated the peace of the ancient temple.

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  1. French:enfreindre, porter atteinte à, ...
  2. German:verletzen, vergewaltigen, ...
  3. Italian:violare, violentare, ...
  4. Spanish:violar, invadir, ...
  5. Portuguese:violar, invadir, ...
  6. Chinese:违反, 侵犯, ...
  7. Japanese:破る, 侵害する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْتَهَكَ, اِغْتَصَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָפֵר, לִפְגּוֹעַ, ...
  10. Russian:нарушить, нарушать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:порушувати, зґвалтувати, ...
  12. Hindi:उल्लंघन करना, हनन करना, ...
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