Ingles

violate

gb/vˈaɪəleɪt/ us/vˈaɪəleɪt/
B2 Ingles
~ 2900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa B2 action
1

Break a law or rule

To not follow a law, rule, or agreement.

Padron ng paggamit: to violate [a law/rule/contract]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violate' with 'avoid'; 'violate' means to break a rule, not to stay away from it.
Mga kasingkahulugan
breach (Often used in formal or legal contexts for breaking a rule or agreement.) | infringe (Common in legal contexts, especially regarding rights or laws.)
Mga kasalungat
comply (Means to follow or obey a rule or law.) | uphold (Means to maintain or support a law or principle.)
Mga kolokasyon
violate the law |violate human rights |violate a contract |violate regulations
Mga tema
law |ethics |society |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He violated the school rules.
  • They violated the contract.
  • The driver violated the traffic law.
Pandiwa formal C1 action
2

Disrespect something sacred

To treat something holy or private in a bad or wrong way.

Padron ng paggamit: to violate [a place/object/person's privacy]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with physical breaking; here it is about moral or emotional harm.
Mga kasingkahulugan
desecrate (Specifically about treating sacred things with disrespect.) | profane (Often used for language or actions toward sacred things.)
Mga kasalungat
honor (Means to show respect to something sacred or important.) | respect (To treat something with care and regard.)
Mga kolokasyon
violate the sanctity |violate privacy |violate a grave
Mga tema
ethics |religion |relationships |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • The soldiers were accused of violating the sanctity of the temple.
  • Publishing the photos would violate her privacy.
  • The vandals violated the cemetery by damaging headstones.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He violated her privacy.
  • They violated the holy place.
  • The photo violates my personal space.
Pandiwa C2 action
3

Sexually assault someone

To make someone have sexual contact without their permission.

Padron ng paggamit: to violate [someone]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may not realize this is an extremely serious and sensitive meaning; avoid casual use.
Mga kasingkahulugan
rape (Direct term for forcing sexual intercourse against someone's will.)
Mga kasalungat
consent (Agreement given freely to sexual activity.)
Mga kolokasyon
violate a woman |violate a child
Mga tema
crime |law |violence |health
Mga Halimbawa
  • The victim reported that she had been violated by an acquaintance.
  • He was convicted of violating several women over many years.
  • The story describes how the character felt after being violated.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He violated her by force.
  • She said he violated her.
  • They caught the man who violated the girl.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
violate
IPA
GB/vˈaɪəleɪt/
US/vˈaɪəleɪt/
Mga pantig at diin
vi - ol - ate (3 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
  • Base: violate
  • 3rd Person Singular: violates
  • Present Participle: violating
  • Past: violated
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
violates verb violating verb violated verb
Core family
violation noun B1 violator noun
Related words
violence noun B1 violent adjective B1 violently adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
nonviolent adjective nonviolence noun
Advanced or less common
inviolable adjective inviolate adjective
Mga ekspresyon

violate a contract

1
/vˈaɪəleɪt ə kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase

Fail to follow agreement terms

To not do what is written in an agreement.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Anyone who violates the law will be punished.
  • The new policy could violate the law if implemented this way.

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