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Synonyms for violate

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verb · fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns

“This sentence violates the rules of syntax”

verb · act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

“offend all laws of humanity”

verb · violate the sacred character of a place or language

“desecrate a cemetery”

verb · force (someone) to have sex against their will

“The woman was raped on her way home at night”

verb · destroy and strip of its possession

“The soldiers raped the beautiful country”

Opposites of violate