Looking for the meaning of the word VIOLATE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of VIOLATE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Violate
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin violat- ‘treated violently’, from the verb violare
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvʌɪəleɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement)
Short Definition:break or fail to comply with
Examples:- they violated the terms of a ceasefire
Definition:
treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect
Short Definition:treat something sacred with irreverence or disrespect
Examples:- he was accused of violating a tomb
Definition:
rape or sexually assault (someone).
Short Definition:rape or sexually assault
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