verb
fail to agree with
Synonyms
Examples
- be in violation of
- as of rules or patterns
- This sentence violates the rules of syntax
verb
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Synonyms
Examples
- offend all laws of humanity
- violate the basic laws or human civilization
- break a law
- break a promise
verb
destroy
Examples
- Don't violate my garden
- violate my privacy
verb
violate the sacred character of a place or language
Synonyms
Examples
- desecrate a cemetery
- violate the sanctity of the church
- profane the name of God
verb
force (someone) to have sex against their will
Synonyms
Examples
- The woman was raped on her way home at night
verb
destroy and strip of its possession
Synonyms
Examples
- The soldiers raped the beautiful country