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- pronunciation:
- vaI
leIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
violates, violating, violated |
definition 1: |
to break or fail to keep.
She violated the speed limit and got a ticket.- synonyms:
- breach, break, disobey
- antonyms:
- obey, observe
- similar words:
- disregard
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definition 2: |
to disturb.
He violated their privacy.- synonyms:
- break, disturb
- similar words:
- interrupt, intrude on, ruffle, rupture, shatter
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related words: |
betray, disobey, invade |
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derivation: |
violator (n.) |
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