Violate: meaning, definitions and examples

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violate

[ ˈvaɪəˌleɪt ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 violar

🇮🇳 उल्लंघन करना

🇩🇪 verletzen

🇮🇩 melanggar

🇺🇦 порушувати

🇵🇱 naruszać

🇯🇵 違反する (ihan suru)

🇫🇷 violer

🇪🇸 violar

🇹🇷 ihlal etmek

🇰🇷 위반하다 (wiban hada)

🇸🇦 انتهاك (intihaak)

🇨🇿 porušit

🇸🇰 porušiť

🇨🇳 违反 (wéifǎn)

🇸🇮 kršiti

🇮🇸 brjóta

🇰🇿 бұзу

🇬🇪 დარღვევა (darghveva)

🇦🇿 pozmaq

🇲🇽 violar

Word origin

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.