violate

Meanings

• Verb

  To act in opposition to a law, command, or agreement; break a rule or law.

  - "He was arrested for violating the speed limit."
  - "The employees went on strike to protest the violation of their labor rights."

• Verb

  To treat disrespectfully or harm; infringe upon someone's rights.

  - "The company violated the privacy of its customers."
  - "He felt violated after being betrayed by his friend."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

comply , obey

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with violate
violet , violated , invaded , infiltrated

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Variants

List of all variants of violate that leads to same result
violate , violated , violates , violating , violative , violator , violators , break the law , break/violate the law , breaking the law , breaks the law , broke the law , broken the law , violate the law , violated the law , violates the law , violating the law

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Forms

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violated, violating, violates, violatedly

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Etymology

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From Old French 'violer' meaning 'to injure, to harm'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'violate' is often used in legal contexts.

2. The verb 'violate' comes from the Old French word 'violier', which means 'to injure' or 'to harm'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Crime: Violate is closely related to the concept of crime, as violating a law is a key characteristic of criminal behavior.

2. Agreement: Violate is also related to the concept of agreements, as breaking a promise or contract is a form of violation.

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Culture

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In literature, 'violate' has been used in various contexts such as physical and emotional harm, infringement of laws, and breaking of agreements. It has also been used metaphorically to describe transgressions against societal norms or personal boundaries.

How to Memorize "violate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of breaking a rule or law, such as a person crossing a red light or damaging property.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'violate' with the idea of transgression or infringement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'V' for 'violate' a law, 'V' for 'violate' someone's rights.

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