violate
gb/vˈaɪəleɪt/ us/vˈaɪəleɪt/
B2
Angličtina
~ 2900
megszeg, bűncselekményt követ el, megsért, megszentségtelenít, megerőszakol, erőszakot tesz valakin
SLOVESO
B2
1
Vzorec užití:
to violate [a law/rule/contract]
The company was fined for violating environmental regulations.
He violated the terms of his parole and was sent back to prison.
The government was accused of violating international law.
Učební příklady
He violated the school rules.
They violated the contract.
The driver violated the traffic law.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violate' with 'avoid'; 'violate' means to break a rule, not to stay away from it.
Význam
Break a law or rule
Kolokace
violate the law
|violate human rights
|violate a contract
|violate regulations
Synonyma
breach (Often used in formal or legal contexts for breaking a rule or agreement.)
|
infringe (Common in legal contexts, especially regarding rights or laws.)
Antonyma
comply (Means to follow or obey a rule or law.)
|
uphold (Means to maintain or support a law or principle.)
Témata
law
|ethics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To not follow a law, rule, or agreement.
To act in a way that disregards or disobeys a law, rule, or formal agreement.
SLOVESO
C1
FORMAL
2
megsért
B1
Vzorec užití:
to violate [a place/object/person's privacy]
The soldiers were accused of violating the sanctity of the temple.
A katonákat azzal vádolták, hogy megsértették a templom szentségét.
Publishing the photos would violate her privacy.
A fotók közzététele sértené a magánszféráját.
The vandals violated the cemetery by damaging headstones.
Učební příklady
He violated her privacy.
Megsértette a magánszféráját.
They violated the holy place.
Megszentségtelenítették a szent helyet.
The photo violates my personal space.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with physical breaking; here it is about moral or emotional harm.
Význam
Disrespect something sacred
Kolokace
violate the sanctity
|violate privacy
|violate a grave
Synonyma
desecrate (Specifically about treating sacred things with disrespect.)
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profane (Often used for language or actions toward sacred things.)
Antonyma
honor (Means to show respect to something sacred or important.)
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respect (To treat something with care and regard.)
Témata
ethics
|religion
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definice
To treat something holy or private in a bad or wrong way.
To treat something sacred, respected, or private with disrespect or improper use.
SLOVESO
C2
3
Vzorec užití:
to violate [someone]
The victim reported that she had been violated by an acquaintance.
Az áldozat bejelentette, hogy egy ismerőse megerőszakolta.
He was convicted of violating several women over many years.
Elítélték, mert éveken át több nőt is megerőszakolt.
The story describes how the character felt after being violated.
Učební příklady
He violated her by force.
Erőszakot tett rajta.
She said he violated her.
Azt mondta, hogy a férfi megerőszakolta.
They caught the man who violated the girl.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this is an extremely serious and sensitive meaning; avoid casual use.
Význam
Sexually assault someone
Kolokace
violate a woman
|violate a child
Synonyma
rape (Direct term for forcing sexual intercourse against someone's will.)
Antonyma
consent (Agreement given freely to sexual activity.)
Témata
crime
|law
|violence
|health
Definice
To make someone have sexual contact without their permission.
To force someone into sexual activity against their will; to rape.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
violate
IPA
GB/vˈaɪəleɪt/
US/vˈaɪəleɪt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
vi - ol - ate (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: violate
- 3rd Person Singular: violates
- Present Participle: violating
- Past: violated
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
violate a contract
1/vˈaɪəleɪt ə kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase
Fail to follow agreement terms
To not do what is written in an agreement.
Příklady
- If you violate the contract, you may face legal action.
- They accused the supplier of violating the contract.
violate someone's rights
1/vˈaɪəleɪt sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
Act against someone's rights
To take away or ignore what a person is allowed to have or do by law.
Příklady
- The report says the police violated his rights during the arrest.
- They claimed the new law would violate citizens' rights.
violate the law
1/vˈaɪəleɪt ðə lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
Break a legal rule
To do something that is not allowed by law.
Příklady
- Anyone who violates the law will be punished.
- The new policy could violate the law if implemented this way.