Definition: force (someone) to have sex against their will Example:
The woman was raped on her way home at night.
violate (v)
Definition: violate the sacred character of a place or language Example:
desecrate a cemetery.
violate the sanctity of the church.
profane the name of God.
Definition: violate the sacred character of a place or language Example:
desecrate a cemetery.
violate the sanctity of the church.
profane the name of God.
violate (v)
Definition: destroy Example:
Don't violate my garden.
violate my privacy.
Definition: fail to agree with Example:
This sentence violates the rules of syntax.
violate (v)
Definition: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises Example:
offend all laws of humanity.
violate the basic laws or human civilization.
break a law.
break a promise.
Definition: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises Example:
offend all laws of humanity.
violate the basic laws or human civilization.
break a law.
break a promise.
violate (v)
Definition: destroy and strip of its possession Example:
The soldiers raped the beautiful country.