VIOLATE


Meaning of VIOLATE in English

verb

1.

to fail to keep

people who thoughtlessly violate the law

Synonyms: breach, break, contravene, infract, infringe, offend, transgress

Related Word: disregard, trample (on or upon); err, sin; overpass, trespass

Contrasted words: abide by, carry out, fulfill, submit (to); heed, keep, mind

Antonyms: observe; obey

2.

Synonyms: rape , defile, deflorate, deflower, force, outrage, ravish, spoil

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