Synonyms for
Violate
Definition
To break or fail to comply with a rule or law
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- violate a law
- violate a treaty
- violate a rule
- violate privacy
- violate a contract
- violate a promise
- violate a trust
Word family
Usage note
Often used in legal or ethical contexts. Be mindful of the specific object being violated, as it can range from laws and rights to privacy and trust.
Example sentences
- She didn't want to violate her diet by eating too much candy.
- The company's policy clearly states that employees who violate the code of conduct will be terminated.
- It is against the law to violate someone's privacy without their consent.
- I would never want to violate the trust my best friend has in me.
- The judge warned the defendant that if he were to violate his probation, he would be sent to jail.
Quotes
I will not violate the Constitution in order to defend it.
It's human nature to stretch, to go, to see, to understand. Exploration is not a choice, really; it's an imperative.
I cannot violate the Constitution to save the Constitution.