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VIOLATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Violate.

How to pronounce violate:

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Violate - as a verb

Fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns

Example: "This sentence violates the rules of syntax"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakgo against
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
conform to

Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

Example: "Offend all laws of humanity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breachbreakgo againstinfractoffendtransgress
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disrespect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Destroy

Example: "Don't violate my garden"

Violate the sacred character of a place or language

Example: "Desecrate a cemetery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desecrateoutrageprofane

Force (someone) to have sex against their will

Example: "The woman was raped on her way home at night"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dishonordishonouroutrageravish
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assailattackset on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Destroy and strip of its possession

Example: "The soldiers raped the beautiful country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
despoilplunderspoil

Example Sentences

"The politician's actions were found to violate ethical standards."
"The students were warned not to violate the university's code of conduct."
"She refused to violate her principles, even under pressure."
"The hackers attempted to violate the privacy of the user's personal information."
"The new legislation would potentially violate citizens' constitutional rights."
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Word Game Points

Is VIOLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, violate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

VIOLATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is VIOLATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, violate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VIOLATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is VIOLATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, violate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VIOLATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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