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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ · UK /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
Forms: violates, violating, violated
violate means: To act against a law, rule, agreement, or accepted standard.
verb
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To act against a law, rule, agreement, or accepted standard.
- This would violate the rules.
- The company violated our agreement.
- Does publishing the photo violate her right to privacy?
Questions about violate
What does violate mean?
To act against a law, rule, agreement, or accepted standard.
What is violate in other languages?
Türkçe: ihlal etmek · Español: violar · Français: violer · Deutsch: verletzen · Italiano: violare · 日本語: 違反する
How do you pronounce violate?
In American English /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/; in British English /ˈvaɪəleɪt/.
How do you use violate in a sentence?
This would violate the rules. The company violated our agreement.
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