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Definition violate in American English

violate verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/
1

to do something that is in opposition to a law, agreement, principle, etc.

Example

Companies that violate environmental laws will be heavily fined.

Example

Human rights are being violated every day in their prisons.

Synonyms and related words
cross a line break defy
2

to enter an area or place without permission

Example

Enemy jets have repeatedly violated the Allied no-fly zone.

Synonyms and related words
arrive enter reach
3

to rape someone

Synonyms and related words
rape abuse molest
4

to treat a holy place with no respect

Synonyms and related words
secular irreverent agnostic
Definition violate in American English