Words Like VIOLATE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to VIOLATE.

28 Alternative Words Similar to violate

1 Break Verb      Synonym Words Like Break
2 Transgress Verb      Synonym Words Like Transgress
3 Offend Verb      Synonym Words Like Offend
4 Infract Verb      Synonym Words Like Infract
5 Breach Verb      Synonym Words Like Breach
6 Outrage Verb      Synonym Words Like Outrage
7 Rape Verb      Synonym Words Like Rape
8 Ravish Verb      Synonym Words Like Ravish
9 Assault Verb      Synonym Words Like Assault
10 Dishonor Verb      Synonym Words Like Dishonor
11 Dishonour Verb      Synonym Words Like Dishonour
12 Plunder Verb      Synonym Words Like Plunder
13 Assail Verb      Synonym Words Like Assail
14 Attack Verb      Synonym Words Like Attack
15 Destroy Verb      Synonym Words Like Destroy
16 Disrespect Verb      Synonym Words Like Disrespect
17 Disturb Verb      Synonym Words Like Disturb
18 Ruin Verb      Synonym Words Like Ruin
19 Touch Verb      Synonym Words Like Touch
20 Keep Verb      Antonym Words Like Keep
21 Violates Verb-transitive      Form Words Like Violates
22 Abuse Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Abuse
23 Infringe Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Infringe
24 Interrupt Verb-transitive      Synonym Words Like Interrupt
25 Trespass Verb      Hyponym Words Like Trespass
26 Intrude Verb      Hyponym Words Like Intrude
27 Conflict Verb      Hyponym Words Like Conflict
28 Contravene Verb      Hyponym Words Like Contravene

6 examples of violate

1 break a promise
2 violate the basic laws or human civilization
3 break a law
4 violate my privacy
5 violate the sanctity of the church
6 profane the name of God

10 definitions of violate

1 To treat in a violent manner; to abuse.
2 To do violence to, as to anything that should be held sacred or respected; to profane; to desecrate; to break forcibly; to trench upon; to infringe.
3 To disturb; to interrupt.
4 To commit rape on; to ravish; to outrage.
5 act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
6 destroy
7 fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
8 force (someone) to have sex against their will
9 destroy and strip of its possession
10 violate the sacred character of a place or language
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