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violator

 

[หˆvaษชษ™หŒleษชtษ™r ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

A person who violates or infringes upon a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Synonyms

lawbreaker, offender, transgressor.

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Word Description / Examples
violator

Used to describe someone who goes against rules, laws, or agreements in general. Can refer to both minor and major breaches.

  • The security guard caught the violator breaking into the building.
  • Parking violators will be fined.
offender

Used in legal or criminal contexts to refer to someone who commits a crime or wrongdoing. It can be used for various types of crimes.

  • The judge sentenced the offender to five years in prison.
  • First-time offenders may receive lighter sentences.
transgressor

Often used in a more formal or literary context, typically referring to someone who violates moral or ethical principles.

  • Society must decide how to handle transgressors of social norms.
  • The transgressor was repentant for his actions.
lawbreaker

Typically used to describe someone who breaks the law, often referring to more serious or repeated offenses.

  • The police arrested the known lawbreaker after the robbery.
  • Lawbreakers will face serious consequences.

Examples of usage

  • He was caught speeding on the highway and was issued a ticket as a violator of traffic laws.
  • The company was fined for environmental violations, as they were found to be dumping toxic waste illegally.
Context #2 | Noun

Depeche Mode album

Violator is the seventh studio album by English electronic music band Depeche Mode, released in 1990.

Synonyms

album, record.

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violator

Used to describe someone who breaks rules, laws, or agreements. Often has a negative connotation.

  • The police caught the violator speeding through the town.
  • He was labeled a violator for breaching the contract terms.
album

Refers to a collection of music tracks released together, usually by an artist or a band, or a book to keep photographs or stamps.

  • The band just released their latest album.
  • She showed me her photo album from the family vacation.
record

Can refer to a vinyl disc that holds music, an official document of something that has happened, or an achievement in sports or other activities.

  • He has a huge collection of classic jazz records.
  • The company keeps a record of all its transactions.
  • She set a new world record in swimming.

Examples of usage

  • My favorite song from Violator is 'Enjoy the Silence'.
  • The band achieved great success with the Violator album, which became a classic in the electronic music genre.
Context #3 | Noun

religious context

In Roman Catholicism, a violator is someone who profanes or desecrates sacred objects or places.

Synonyms

desecrator, profaner, sacrilegious person.

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Word Description / Examples
violator

Violator is used for someone who breaks rules, laws, or agreements. This term is general and can apply to any kind of violation.

  • The police caught the speed limit violator yesterday.
  • The environmental violator was fined heavily for dumping waste illegally.
profaner

Profaner is used to describe someone who treats something sacred with disrespect or irreverence. This can also imply a more general disrespect towards anything highly regarded.

  • A profaner of traditions, he mocked every family custom.
  • His actions in the temple marked him as a profaner in the eyes of the villagers.
desecrator

Desecrator refers to someone who damages or shows disrespect towards something sacred or holy. This word is often used in religious contexts.

  • The graffiti artist was seen as a desecrator of the ancient church.
  • Desecrators of the burial ground have caused outrage in the community.
sacrilegious person

A sacrilegious person is someone who shows great disrespect for something holy or sacred. This term is often seen in moral or religious contexts and can carry a very negative connotation.

  • The sacrilegious person was condemned for vandalizing the shrine.
  • She was labeled a sacrilegious person for her blasphemous comments.

Examples of usage

  • The priest warned the congregation against being violators of the church's sanctity.
  • Punishment for being a violator in the church could range from penance to excommunication.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Latin 'violator', meaning 'one who violates', derived from 'violare', which means 'to violate'.
  • It entered the English language in the 15th century, initially carrying a strong connotation of breaking physical or moral boundaries.

Law

  • People can be labeled as violators in various legal contexts, like traffic violations or criminal behavior.
  • In environmental law, violators may face fines or penalties for harming protected ecosystems.

Pop Culture

  • The term is often seen in songs and movies, usually depicting someone acting against societal norms.
  • In some video games, characters may be referred to as violators for breaking game rules or cheats.

Psychology

  • Research shows that those who repeatedly violate rules may have underlying behavioral issues or lack of impulse control.
  • Social norms dictate that violators often face repercussions, leading to discussions about morality and ethics.

Education

  • In schools, a violator might be someone who doesnโ€™t follow codes of conduct, which can result in disciplinary measures.
  • Educational programs on ethics often cover the implications of being a violator of rules in a community setting.

Translations

Translations of the word "violator" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น violador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเค‚เค˜เคจเค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verletzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelanggar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ัƒัˆะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naruszyciel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้•ๅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท violateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ infractor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ihlal eden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„๋ฐ˜์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชูƒุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pachatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรกchateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ่ง„่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krลกitelj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brotamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ แƒฆแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozucu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ infractor

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,925, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.