VIOLATE
/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 12
Definition
- verb fail to agree with.
— synonyms: go_against, break
- verb act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises.
— synonyms: transgress, offend, infract, go_against, breach, break
- verb destroy.
- verb violate the sacred character of a place or language.
— synonyms: desecrate, profane, outrage
- verb force (someone) to have sex against their will.
— synonyms: rape, ravish, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage
- verb destroy and strip of its possession.
— synonyms: rape, spoil, despoil, plunder
Examples
- “Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol.”
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