Synonyms for
Violating
Definition
To break or fail to comply with a rule or law.
Synonyms & similar words
dishonour
ravish
violate
outrage
breach
spoil
transgress
rape
infract
break
desecrate
offend
assault
conformto
despoil
profane
keep
dishonor
plunder
goagainst
breaking
disobeying
transgressing
infringing
breaching
contravening
defying
flouting
ignoring
disregarding
trespassing
encroaching
intruding
usurping
overstepping
crossing
violating
neglecting
defaulting
failing
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- violating the law
- violating privacy
- violating rights
- violating a contract
- violating trust
- violating the rules
- violating airspace
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Usage note
Often used in legal or ethical contexts. Be mindful of the specific type of rule or boundary being crossed when choosing a synonym.
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Example sentences
- The man was arrested for violating the traffic laws.
- The company was fined for violating environmental regulations.
- The athlete was suspended for violating the doping rules.
- The student received a detention for violating the schools dress code.
- The musician was banned from performing for violating the terms of their contract.
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