Meaning of 'violate'

Find the meaning of the word ‘violate’

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Meaning of ‘violate’

5 definitions found.

violate

verb

to destroy

Example: "Don't violate my garden."

verb

to destroy and strip of its possessions

Example: "The town was violated by raiders."

verb

to act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

Example: "The police officer violated my rights."

verb

to force someone to have sex against their will

Example: "I was violated by a stranger."

verb

to violate the sacred character of a place or language

Example: "You have violated this sanctuary with your bad behavior."

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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