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violate
verb(vi-o-late)
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
Synonyms: break, go against,
Antonyms: conform to,
Examples:
This sentence violates the rules of syntax.
violate
verb(vi-o-late)
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Synonyms: breach, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress,
Examples:
Violate the basic laws or human civilization.
violate
verb(vi-o-late)
violate the sacred character of a place or language
Synonyms: desecrate, outrage, profane,
Examples:
Violate the sanctity of the church.
violate
verb(vi-o-late)
destroy and strip of its possession
Synonyms: despoil, plunder, rape, spoil,
violate
verb(vi-o-late)
force (someone) to have sex against their will
violate
verb(vi-o-late)
destroy
Examples:
Don't violate my garden.
Violate my privacy.

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