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violate
('v/aI//@/,l/eI/t )

verb (v)

  • fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns(verb.stative)
    Example:
    This sentence violates the rules of syntax.
    Synonym:
    break, go against
    Antonym:
    conform to
    source: wordnet30
  • act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises(verb.social)
    Example:
    Violate the basic laws or human civilization.
    source: wordnet30
  • destroy(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Don't violate my garden.
    Violate my privacy.
    source: wordnet30
  • violate the sacred character of a place or language(verb.social)
    Example:
    Violate the sanctity of the church.
    source: wordnet30
  • force (someone) to have sex against their will(verb.social)
    source: wordnet30
  • destroy and strip of its possession(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • To treat in a violent manner; to abuse.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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