violate

/vˈaɪəleɪt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
   “This sentence violates the rules of syntax”
2. act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
   “offend all laws of humanity”
3. destroy
   “Don't violate my garden”
4. violate the sacred character of a place or language
   “desecrate a cemetery”
5. force (someone) to have sex against their will
   “The woman was raped on her way home at night”
6. destroy and strip of its possession
   “The soldiers raped the beautiful country”

Synonyms for violate

• go against
• break
• transgress
• offend
• infract
• breach
• desecrate
• profane
• outrage
• rape
• ravish
• assault
• dishonor
• dishonour
• spoil
• despoil
• plunder

Antonyms of violate

• conform to