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Violated

Verb / ˈvaɪʌleɪtɪd / Another word for violated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to break or fail to comply with a rule or law

Synonyms & similar words

dishonour ravish violate outrage breach spoil transgress rape infract profaned break desecrate offend assault conformto despoil profane keep dishonor plunder goagainst breach infringe disobey transgress flout defy disregard ignore contravene trespass cross encroach overstep exceed overreach usurp pervert abuse maltreat mistreat

Synonyms by register

Formal

infringed transgressed breached disregarded

Informal

broken disobeyed ignored messed with

Literary

desecrated profaned defiled

Antonyms

respected honored obeyed upheld adhered to followed protected

Common collocations

  • violated a law
  • violated a treaty
  • violated a trust
  • violated privacy
  • violated rights
  • violated a promise
  • violated a rule

Word family

noun violation
verb violate
adjective violative
adverb violatively

Usage note

The word 'violated' often carries a strong negative connotation, implying a serious breach of rules, laws, or personal boundaries. It is generally used in formal or serious contexts.

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Example sentences

  1. The company violated safety regulations by not providing workers with protective gear.
  2. The athlete violated the rules by taking performance-enhancing drugs.
  3. The teacher violated the student's privacy by reading their personal journal without permission.
  4. The police officer violated the suspect's rights by conducting an illegal search.
  5. The company was fined for violating environmental laws.

Quotes

  • The only thing worse than a liar is a liar that's also a hypocrite! - Tennessee Williams
  • The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching. - John Wooden
  • I would rather die of passion than of boredom. - Vincent van Gogh

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