Violate: meaning, definitions and examples

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violate

 

[ หˆvaษชษ™หŒleษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

law

Fail to comply with a rule or law. Breach or fail to observe (a code of conduct or law)

Synonyms

break, disobey, infringe, transgress

Examples of usage

  • He was fined for violating the traffic laws.
  • She was found guilty of violating company policy.
  • They were accused of violating human rights.
Context #2 | Verb

personal space

Disturb or disregard someone's personal space or boundaries.

Synonyms

encroach, intrude, trespass

Examples of usage

  • He violated her personal space by standing too close.
  • The paparazzi violated their privacy by taking photos without permission.

Translations

Translations of the word "violate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น violar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเค‚เค˜เคจ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verletzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melanggar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ัƒัˆัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naruszaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้•ๅใ™ใ‚‹ (ihan suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท violer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ violar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihlal etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„๋ฐ˜ํ•˜๋‹ค (wiban hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุชู‡ุงูƒ (intihaak)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poruลกit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poruลกiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟๅ (wรฉifวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krลกiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brjรณta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒฆแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ (darghveva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ violar

Etymology

The word 'violate' originated from the Latin word 'violare', which means 'to treat with violence or disregard'. The term evolved over time to encompass the idea of breaking rules or boundaries. The concept of violation has been present in human societies throughout history, as individuals and groups have often struggled with maintaining respect for laws and personal boundaries.

See also: violated, violating, violation, violations, violator.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,509 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.