violate
gb/vˈaɪəleɪt/ us/vˈaɪəleɪt/
B2
Anh
~ 2900
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Động từ
B2
action
1
Break a law or rule
To not follow a law, rule, or agreement.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to violate [a law/rule/contract]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violate' with 'avoid'; 'violate' means to break a rule, not to stay away from it.
Từ đồng nghĩa
breach (Often used in formal or legal contexts for breaking a rule or agreement.)
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infringe (Common in legal contexts, especially regarding rights or laws.)
Từ trái nghĩa
comply (Means to follow or obey a rule or law.)
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uphold (Means to maintain or support a law or principle.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
violate the law
|violate human rights
|violate a contract
|violate regulations
Chủ đề
law
|ethics
|society
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He violated the school rules.
- They violated the contract.
- The driver violated the traffic law.
Động từ
formal
C1
action
2
Disrespect something sacred
To treat something holy or private in a bad or wrong way.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to violate [a place/object/person's privacy]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse this with physical breaking; here it is about moral or emotional harm.
Từ đồng nghĩa
desecrate (Specifically about treating sacred things with disrespect.)
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profane (Often used for language or actions toward sacred things.)
Từ trái nghĩa
honor (Means to show respect to something sacred or important.)
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respect (To treat something with care and regard.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
violate the sanctity
|violate privacy
|violate a grave
Chủ đề
ethics
|religion
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He violated her privacy.
- They violated the holy place.
- The photo violates my personal space.
Động từ
C2
action
3
Sexually assault someone
To make someone have sexual contact without their permission.
Mẫu sử dụng:
to violate [someone]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may not realize this is an extremely serious and sensitive meaning; avoid casual use.
Từ đồng nghĩa
rape (Direct term for forcing sexual intercourse against someone's will.)
Từ trái nghĩa
consent (Agreement given freely to sexual activity.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
violate a woman
|violate a child
Chủ đề
crime
|law
|violence
|health
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He violated her by force.
- She said he violated her.
- They caught the man who violated the girl.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
violate
IPA
GB/vˈaɪəleɪt/
US/vˈaɪəleɪt/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
vi - ol - ate (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (vi)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: violate
- 3rd Person Singular: violates
- Present Participle: violating
- Past: violated
Họ từ
Cách diễn đạt
violate a contract
1/vˈaɪəleɪt ə kˈɑntɹˌækt/
fixed phrase
Fail to follow agreement terms
To not do what is written in an agreement.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- Anyone who violates the law will be punished.
- The new policy could violate the law if implemented this way.