Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
violate
verb
/ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪt/
Definition
to break or fail to comply with a rule or formal agreement
Examples
- He was found to violate the terms of his contract.
- The new regulations are designed to prevent companies from violating consumer rights.
- She felt that her privacy had been violated.
Meaning
To violate something means to do something that is against laws, rules, or rights.
Synonyms
- break
- infringe
- breach
- contravene
- disobey
