Definition of Violate

1. Verb. Fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns. "This sentence violates the rules of syntax"

Exact synonyms: Break, Go Against
Specialized synonyms: Fly In The Face Of, Fly In The Teeth Of
Antonyms: Conform To
Derivative terms: Violable, Violation, Violative

2. Verb. Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises. "Break a promise"

3. Verb. Destroy. "Violate my privacy"
Generic synonyms: Disturb, Touch

4. Verb. Violate the sacred character of a place or language. "Profane the name of God"
Exact synonyms: Desecrate, Outrage, Profane
Generic synonyms: Assail, Assault, Attack, Set On
Derivative terms: Desecration, Profanation, Violation, Violation, Violative

5. Verb. Force (someone) to have sex against their will. "They want to violate the prisoners "; "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
Exact synonyms: Assault, Dishonor, Dishonour, Outrage, Rape, Ravish
Generic synonyms: Assail, Assault, Attack, Set On
Specialized synonyms: Gang-rape
Derivative terms: Assaultive, Dishonor, Outrage, Rape, Raper, Ravisher, Ravishment, Violation, Violator

6. Verb. Destroy and strip of its possession. "They want to violate the prisoners "; "The soldiers raped the beautiful country"
Exact synonyms: Despoil, Plunder, Rape, Spoil
Generic synonyms: Destroy, Ruin
Derivative terms: Despoilment, Despoliation, Plundering, Rape, Spoil, Spoil, Spoilation, Spoliation

Definition of Violate

1. v. t. To treat in a violent manner; to abuse.

2. v. t. To treat in a violent manner; to abuse.

Definition of Violate

1. to break or disregard the terms or requirements of [v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Violate

viola
viola
violabilities
violability
violable
violableness
violablenesses
violably
Violaceae
violaceous
violaceous
violaniline
violantin
violaquercitrin
violas
violate (current term)
violated
violater
violaters
violates
violating
violation
violations
violative
violator
violators
violaxanthin de-epoxidase
Viola arvensis
Viola blanda
Viola canadensis

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