vio
late
Third Person
violates
Present Participle
violating
Past Tense
violated
Past Participle
violated
1
to disobey or break a regulation, an agreement, etc.
transitive
- The company faced legal consequences for violating environmental regulations.
- Individuals who violate traffic laws risk fines and penalties.
- The athlete was suspended for violating the anti-doping policies.
- The protesters were arrested for violating the terms of their assembly permit.
- The organization was fined for violating data protection laws.
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2
to not respect someone's rights, privacy, or peace
transitive
- He violated her privacy by reading her personal messages without permission.
- The company was accused of violating employee rights with unfair practices.
- The police officer violated his constitutional rights during the arrest.
- She felt that her boundaries were violated when they entered her room without asking.
- The workers complained that the company violated their labor rights.
Antonyms:
3
to destroy or severely damage something
transitive
- The storm violated the town, leaving buildings in ruins.
- The fire violated the forest, reducing centuries-old trees to ash.
- The construction project violated the natural landscape, disrupting wildlife habitats.
- The developer’s plans to build a shopping center would violate the local park.
- The fire violated the forest, reducing centuries-old trees to ash.
4
to sexually assault or abuse someone without their consent
transitive
- The victim bravely testified about how she was violated by her attacker.
- The defendant was charged with violating the victim in a public park.
- The court heard how the accused violated the young woman during the party.
- It is important to report any incidents where someone has been violated.
- The law takes a strong stance against those who violate others.
5
to treat something sacred with disrespect or irreverence
transitive
- He was condemned for violating the temple by taking photos during the ceremony.
- The protestors were criticized for violating the sacred memorial with their graffiti.
- To violate a religious symbol is seen as an act of deep disrespect by many followers.
- The actions of the vandals violated the sanctity of the historical monument.
- They were outraged when the building was violated by the unwanted construction.