violate
gb/vˈaɪəleɪt/ us/vˈaɪəleɪt/
B2
Inglês
~ 2900
megszeg, bűncselekményt követ el, megsért, megszentségtelenít, megerőszakol, erőszakot tesz valakin
VERBO
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He violated the school rules.
They violated the contract.
The driver violated the traffic law.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violate' with 'avoid'; 'violate' means to break a rule, not to stay away from it.
Significado
Break a law or rule
Colocações
violate the law
|violate human rights
|violate a contract
|violate regulations
Sinónimos
breach (Often used in formal or legal contexts for breaking a rule or agreement.)
|
infringe (Common in legal contexts, especially regarding rights or laws.)
Antónimos
comply (Means to follow or obey a rule or law.)
|
uphold (Means to maintain or support a law or principle.)
Temas
law
|ethics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To not follow a law, rule, or agreement.
To act in a way that disregards or disobeys a law, rule, or formal agreement.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
megsért
B1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He violated her privacy.
Megsértette a magánszféráját.
They violated the holy place.
Megszentségtelenítették a szent helyet.
The photo violates my personal space.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with physical breaking; here it is about moral or emotional harm.
Significado
Disrespect something sacred
Colocações
violate the sanctity
|violate privacy
|violate a grave
Sinónimos
desecrate (Specifically about treating sacred things with disrespect.)
|
profane (Often used for language or actions toward sacred things.)
Antónimos
honor (Means to show respect to something sacred or important.)
|
respect (To treat something with care and regard.)
Temas
ethics
|religion
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To treat something holy or private in a bad or wrong way.
To treat something sacred, respected, or private with disrespect or improper use.
VERBO
C2
3
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize this is an extremely serious and sensitive meaning; avoid casual use.
Significado
Sexually assault someone
Colocações
violate a woman
|violate a child
Sinónimos
rape (Direct term for forcing sexual intercourse against someone's will.)
Antónimos
consent (Agreement given freely to sexual activity.)
Temas
crime
|law
|violence
|health
Definição
To make someone have sexual contact without their permission.
To force someone into sexual activity against their will; to rape.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
violate
IPA
GB/vˈaɪəleɪt/
US/vˈaɪəleɪt/
Sílabas e acento
vi - ol - ate (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: violate
- 3rd Person Singular: violates
- Present Participle: violating
- Past: violated
Família de palavras
Expressões
violate a contract
1/vˈaɪəleɪt ə kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase
Fail to follow agreement terms
To not do what is written in an agreement.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- Anyone who violates the law will be punished.
- The new policy could violate the law if implemented this way.