violate

/vˈa‍ɪ‍əle‍ɪt/

/ˈvaɪəɫeɪt/

to violate

MAIN VERB

to disobey or break a regulation, an agreement, etc.

synonyms : break

antonyms : conform to

to not respect someone's rights, privacy, or peace

synonyms : breach

antonyms : observe

destroy

destroy and strip of its possession

synonyms : despoil

force (someone) to have sex against their will

synonyms : assault

violate the sacred character of a place or language

synonyms : desecrate

Examples

1. The court held that such conduct violated the statute.

2. The judge decided to revoke the defendant's bail after they violated the conditions of their release.

3. So, could the head of the Anglican faith violate one of the tenets of his own Church?

4. Violates Texas gambling laws.