1
as in broke
to fail to keep
you've violated the company's rule against smoking within 30 feet of the building
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2
as in destroyed
to treat (a sacred place or object) shamefully or with great disrespect
the invaders violated the temple by using it to stable their horses
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as in raped
to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse with a person unwilling or unable to give consent
criminal statutes delineating acts that constitute violating another person
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Recent Examples of violated
Last week, retired Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge James Emerson released his 42-page advisory opinion that preceded the board’s vote, finding that Corpus violated conflict-of-interest laws and retaliated against deputies who challenged her authority.
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Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
On October 7th, a federal judge agreed that ICE had violated the terms of the decree.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
The judge ruled that arresting and deporting non-citizen students for such reasons violated the First Amendment.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Those who believe their privacy has been violated by drone activity may seek legal action.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
When a group of Black voters sued, a judge said the map likely violated the Voting Rights Act.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The plaintiffs alleged in the lawsuit that police used excessive force and violated their constitutional rights by deploying tear gas, chemical irritants, projectiles, grenades and pepper spray.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Some employees are likely to claim their speech rights were violated by being forced to send partisan messages.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Democratic senators are alleging that the Department of Homeland Security potentially violated the Hatch Act by asking airports across the country to play a video featuring DHS Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the impacts of the government shutdown.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
On October 7th, a federal judge agreed that ICE had violated the terms of the decree.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
The judge ruled that arresting and deporting non-citizen students for such reasons violated the First Amendment.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Those who believe their privacy has been violated by drone activity may seek legal action.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025
When a group of Black voters sued, a judge said the map likely violated the Voting Rights Act.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The plaintiffs alleged in the lawsuit that police used excessive force and violated their constitutional rights by deploying tear gas, chemical irritants, projectiles, grenades and pepper spray.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Some employees are likely to claim their speech rights were violated by being forced to send partisan messages.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Democratic senators are alleging that the Department of Homeland Security potentially violated the Hatch Act by asking airports across the country to play a video featuring DHS Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the impacts of the government shutdown.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violated
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Consider the open-air Lincoln Road, the pedestrian plaza in Miami Beach that recently broke ground on a multimillion restoration plan.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The city approved a record 2,285 ADUs in 2024, up from 1,909 in 2023 — the first year the city ever broke 1,000.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Civilian infrastructure—roads, sewage, electricity, and municipal services—has been destroyed.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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One police cruiser was destroyed by flames and needed to be towed away from the area, officials said.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The New York Times, Le Monde and The Guardian reported that the man, Husamettin Dogan, 44, denies having raped Pelicot, despite being convicted of the crime.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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County and state officials recently agreed to pay $2 million to settle a federal lawsuit from the mother of a 12-year-old boy who said he was beaten and raped in 2023 by other youths in the facility.—
Christine MacDonald,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu has insisted that Israel will not free him, but the pressing timetable is such that many red lines on both sides will likely be breached.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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In the Premier League, Newcastle have managed a top-flight-high five shutouts in seven games, only being breached by Liverpool and Arsenal.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s order also directs administration officials to terminate or revoke visas if foreign nationals are found to have desecrated the flag.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
17 Sep. 2025
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When Melanson failed to comply with Lino’s instructions, Lino allegedly beat the older man with a baseball bat and then desecrated his corpse.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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Several officers were assaulted during this period, including one struck in the face.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Speaking by phone earlier this month, Valentino recalls the night Cosby allegedly assaulted her.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Villa contravened these restrictions last season, time and time again.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Friday’s incident isn’t the first time the church has been defiled by a member of the public in recent years.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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The seafood area’s ice machine was similarly defiled.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Violated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violated. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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