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   violate

   /ˈvʌɪəleɪt/

   verb

   • 1. break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement): "they violated the terms of a ceasefire" Similar contravenebreachcommit a breach ofinfringeinfractbreaktransgressoverstepnot comply withdisobeydefyfloutfly in the face ofrebel againstdisregardignorepay no heed totake no notice ofarchaic:set at naughtOpposite comply with
   • ▪ fail to respect (someone's peace, privacy, or rights): "they denied that human rights were being violated" Similar invadeintrude onencroach onimpinge ontrespass onobtrude onbreak intointerfere withdisturbdisruptupsetshatter
   • 2. treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect: "he was accused of violating a tomb" Similar desecrateprofanetreat sacrilegiouslytreat with disrespectblasphemedefiledegradedebasedamagevandalizedefacedestroyinformal:trashOpposite respect
   • 3. rape or sexually assault (someone). literary Similar rapeindecently assaultsexually assaultassaultforce oneself onforcesexually abuseabusemolestinterfere withseduceinformal:pop someone's cherrybedeuphemistic:have one's (evil) way withtake advantage ofdated:ravishdeflowerdefiledishonourruintake away someone's innocence

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin violat- ‘treated violently’, from the verb violare.

   Derivatives

   • 1. violable adjective
   • 2. violative adjective

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   VIOLATE definition: 1. to break or act against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that…. Learn more.

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   verb (used with object) , vi·o·lat·ed, vi·o·lat·ing. to act against (a law, principle, promise, agreement, instruction, etc.); break, transgress, or fail to honor: He violated city bylaws by building without a permit. I’d stay longer, but I don’t want to violate my curfew.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › violateViolate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of VIOLATE is break, disregard. How to use violate in a sentence. break, disregard; to do harm to the person or especially the chastity of; specifically : rape; to fail to show proper respect for : profane…

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › violateViolate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Violate is a verb that describes actions that show no respect for people, laws, property, and customs. Drivers violate the law when they fail to stop at red lights, and people violate your privacy when they eavesdrop on your personal conversations.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVIOLATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   violation (vaɪəleɪʃən ) Word forms: plural violations variable noun. To deprive the boy of his education is a violation of state law. [ + of] He was in violation of his contract. [ + of] Synonyms: invasion, intrusion, trespass, breach More Synonyms of violate.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishviolate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   violate something (formal) to go against or refuse to obey a law, an agreement, etc. synonym flout. to violate international law

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › violateViolate - definition of violate by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To disregard or act in a manner that does not conform to (a law or promise, for example). 2. To assault (a person) sexually. 3. To do harm to (property or qualities considered sacred); desecrate or defile. 4. To disturb rudely or improperly; interrupt: violated our privacy.

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   VIOLATE meaning: 1. to not obey a law, rule, or agreement: 2. to not allow someone something that they should…. Learn more.

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    Violate definition: to act against (a law, principle, promise, agreement, instruction, etc.); break, transgress, or fail to honor. See examples of VIOLATE used in a sentence.

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    Definition of violate verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.