Definition of violate

verb (v)

• fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns (verb.stative)

  Synonym: break, go against
  Antonym: conform to
  

  Example:
  This sentence violates the rules of syntax.
  

  source: wordnet30
• act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises (verb.social)

  Synonym: breach, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress
  Antonym: keep, observe
  

  Example:
  Violate the basic laws or human civilization.
  

  source: wordnet30
• destroy (verb.contact)

  Example:
  Don't violate my garden.
  Violate my privacy.
  

  source: wordnet30
• violate the sacred character of a place or language (verb.social)

  Synonym: desecrate, outrage, profane
  

  Example:
  Violate the sanctity of the church.
  

  source: wordnet30
• force (someone) to have sex against their will (verb.social)

  Synonym: assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage, rape, ravish
  

  source: wordnet30
• destroy and strip of its possession (verb.contact)

  Synonym: despoil, plunder, rape, spoil
  

  source: wordnet30
• To treat in a violent manner; to abuse. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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