violation
gb/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/ us/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
B1
Английски
~ 4700
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
action
1
Breaking a law or rule
When someone does not follow a law, rule, or agreement.
Модел на употреба:
a violation of [law/rule/agreement]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violation' with 'violence'. They are different: 'violation' is about breaking rules or laws, while 'violence' is about physical force.
Синоними
breach (Slightly more formal and often used in legal or contractual contexts.)
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infringement (Commonly used for laws, rights, or rules, especially in legal contexts.)
Антоними
compliance (Means following a law, rule, or agreement.)
Колокации
serious violation
|traffic violation
|human rights violation
|violation of privacy
|violation of regulations
Теми
law
|society
|ethics
Примери
- The company was fined for a violation of environmental laws.
- Speeding is considered a traffic violation.
- The new policy aims to prevent violations of workers' rights.
- He was arrested for multiple violations of parole.
- They were accused of a serious violation of safety regulations.
Примери за учащи
- He was punished for a violation of the rules.
- A traffic violation can cost a lot of money.
- She lost her job after a violation of company policy.
- The police wrote him a ticket for a violation.
- A violation of the law is a crime.
Съществително
B2
action
2
Harming rights or dignity
When someone does something that hurts another person's rights, dignity, or privacy.
Модел на употреба:
a violation of [rights/privacy/dignity]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes think this meaning only applies to legal rules, but it can also be about personal boundaries and moral principles.
Синоними
abuse (Often used when harm is severe and intentional.)
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encroachment (Focuses on gradually taking away someone's rights or space.)
Антоними
respect (Means treating someone's rights and dignity properly.)
Колокации
violation of human rights
|gross violation
|violation of privacy
|violation of dignity
Теми
ethics
|human-rights
|law
|relationships
Примери
- The invasion of her home was a clear violation of her privacy.
- Torture is a severe violation of human rights.
- They protested against the government's violation of free speech.
- Such treatment is a violation of basic human dignity.
- The report documented numerous violations of civil liberties.
Примери за учащи
- Reading her diary was a violation of her privacy.
- The arrest was a violation of his rights.
- They spoke out against the violation of human dignity.
- A violation of privacy can hurt people deeply.
- Violations of human rights are serious.
Съществително
C1
action
3
Damaging something sacred
When someone damages or shows no respect for something holy or very important.
Модел на употреба:
a violation of [sacred place/object]
Синоними
desecration (Specifically refers to disrespecting something sacred.)
Антоними
veneration (Means showing great respect to something sacred or important.)
Колокации
violation of a tomb
|violation of sacred ground
Теми
religion
|culture
|law
Примери
- The graffiti was seen as a violation of the historic monument.
- Entering the temple in shoes was considered a violation of its sanctity.
- Looting the burial site was a violation of cultural heritage.
Примери за учащи
- They called it a violation of the church.
- It was a violation of the holy place.
- A violation of the tomb made people angry.
Граматика
Речникова форма
violation
IPA
GB/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
US/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
Срички и ударение
vi - ol - a - tion (4 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ol)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: violation
- Plural: violation, violations
Семейство думи
Изрази
in violation of
1/ˈɪn vaɪəlˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
Not following a rule or law
Not obeying a law, rule, or agreement.
Примери
- The company acted in violation of the trade agreement.
- He parked there in violation of city regulations.
traffic violation
1/tɹˈæfɪk vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Breaking driving laws
When someone does not follow driving laws or road rules.
Примери
- Speeding is the most common traffic violation.
- He received a fine for a traffic violation.
violation of human rights
1/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən əv hjˈumən ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
Act denying basic freedoms
An action that takes away people's basic rights and freedoms.
Примери
- Torture is considered a serious violation of human rights.
- They condemned the government's violations of human rights.