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VIOLATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Violation.

Violation - as a noun

An act that disregards an agreement or a right

Example: "He claimed a violation of his rights under the fifth amendment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
infringement
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actus reusmisconductwrongdoingwrongful conduct
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Entry to another's property without right or permission

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encroachmentintrusiontrespassusurpation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actus reusmisconductwrongdoingwrongful conduct
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A disrespectful act

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irreverence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evilimmoralityiniquitywickedness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ravishment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sex crimesex offensesexual abusesexual assault
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He was found guilty of multiple traffic violations."
"The company was fined for environmental violations."
"The teacher reprimanded the student for the classroom violation."
"The athlete was caught using performance-enhancing drugs, resulting in a violation of the rules."
"The referee gave a yellow card to the player for his violation of the game's rules."
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Word Game Points

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

VIOLATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is VIOLATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, violation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
VIOLATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is VIOLATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, violation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
VIOLATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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