Violated: meaning, definitions and examples
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violated
[ ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd ]
rules
To fail to obey a law, rule, or agreement
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was fined for violating the speed limit.
- She violated company policy by sharing confidential information.
- If you violate the terms of the contract, legal action may be taken against you.
privacy
To treat something sacred with irreverence or disrespect
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They violated the sanctity of the church by vandalizing it.
- The hackers violated the privacy of thousands of users by leaking their personal information.
Translations
Translations of the word "violated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 violado
🇮🇳 उल्लंघन किया गया
🇩🇪 verletzt
🇮🇩 dilanggar
🇺🇦 порушено
🇵🇱 naruszony
🇯🇵 違反された
🇫🇷 violé
🇪🇸 violado
🇹🇷 ihlal edildi
🇰🇷 위반된
🇸🇦 منتهَك
🇨🇿 porušený
🇸🇰 porušený
🇨🇳 被侵犯
🇸🇮 kršen
🇮🇸 brotið
🇰🇿 бұзылған
🇬🇪 დარღვეული
🇦🇿 pozulmuş
🇲🇽 violado
Word origin
The word 'violated' comes from the Latin word 'violatus', which means 'broken' or 'injured'. The concept of violation has been present in human societies for centuries, as rules and boundaries are established to maintain order and respect. When these rules are broken or disregarded, a sense of violation is often felt. The word has evolved to encompass various contexts, from legal violations to personal boundaries, reflecting the complexity of human interactions and values.
See also: violate, violating, violation, violations, violator.