VIOLATE

/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 12

Definition

  1. verb fail to agree with. — synonyms: go_against, break
  2. verb act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises. — synonyms: transgress, offend, infract, go_against, breach, break
  3. verb destroy.
  4. verb violate the sacred character of a place or language. — synonyms: desecrate, profane, outrage
  5. verb force (someone) to have sex against their will. — synonyms: rape, ravish, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage
  6. verb destroy and strip of its possession. — synonyms: rape, spoil, despoil, plunder

Examples

  • “Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol.”

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