violate — to break or act against a law, rule, or agreement
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to break or act against a law, rule, or agreement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat violates the 'no pets on furniture' rule every single day.
- Students who violate the dress code must call their parents.
- He violated every diet rule at the all-you-can-eat buffet.
violate
VERB[/ˈvaɪəleɪt/]
to break or act against a law, rule, or agreement
The driver violated the traffic rule by speeding through the school zone.
The student was violently late and violated the rule by entering after the exam had started. (VIOLATE → VIOLENTLY LATE)
The pilot violated a safety rule, so the airport became quiet while everyone waited.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'violare' meaning 'to treat with violence' or 'to injure', derived from 'vis' meaning 'force' or 'strength'. The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
Latin 'vis' (force/strength) + suffix '-ate' (verb ending) = violate (to break or act against with force)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat violates the 'no pets on furniture' rule every single day.”
“Students who violate the dress code must call their parents.”
“He violated every diet rule at the all-you-can-eat buffet.”
“Companies that violate environmental regulations face heavy fines.”
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