Synonyms of violating

violating

verb

present participle of violate

1

as in breaking

to fail to keep

you've violated the company's rule against smoking within 30 feet of the building

Synonyms & Similar Words

• breaking
• breaching
• contravening
• ignoring
• transgressing
• disobeying
• offending
• fracturing
• infringing (on or upon)
• disregarding
• neglecting
• traducing
• flouting
• resisting
• rebelling
• dismissing
• overlooking
• passing over
• defying
• brushing (off)
• withstanding
• blowing off
• winking (at)
• slighting
• scorning
• tuning out
• overpassing
• shrugging off
• pooh-poohing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• following
• observing
• conforming (to)
• complying (with)
• obeying
• serving
• submitting (to)
• yielding (to)
• regarding
• hearing
• attending
• minding
• listening (to)
• marking
• watching
• noting
• noticing
• surrendering (to)
• deferring (to)
• heeding

2

as in destroying

to treat (a sacred place or object) shamefully or with great disrespect

the invaders violated the temple by using it to stable their horses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• destroying
• desecrating
• defiling
• ruining
• profaning
• demolishing
• ravaging
• insulting
• raiding
• robbing
• contaminating
• polluting
• wrecking
• blaspheming
• cursing
• tainting
• affronting
• sullying
• offending
• defaming
• swearing
• plundering
• outraging
• stripping
• devastating
• soiling
• desanctifying
• deconsecrating
• wasting
• desacralizing
• poisoning
• decimating
• fouling
• annihilating
• despoiling
• sacking
• spoiling
• befouling
• looting
• razing
• ransacking
• pillaging
• crushing
• desolating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respecting
• honoring
• dedicating
• sanctifying
• blessing
• consecrating
• purging
• hallowing
• cleansing
• purifying

3

as in raping

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raping
• assaulting
• forcing
• ravishing
• date raping
• molesting
• gang raping
• deflowering
• pawing
• defiling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of violating

The Seoul Central District Court convicted Han, widow of church founder Sun Myung Moon, of violating the political funds act, bribery and embezzling church funds, the court said in a statement. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

The bill also increases the maximum penalties for violating local fireworks ordinances to $1,000 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second offense and $5,000 for each additional offense within five years of the first. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026

The case was brought in 2023, and accused Meta of violating federal and state laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, and various consumer protection statutes. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

The tropical disturbance influencing Sunday's forecast is expected to move west, dropping the probability of weather violating launch criteria to about 30% — offering a 70% chance of acceptable conditions. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby hoped to play at Texas Tech despite violating NCAA rules against gambling. — Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

The announcement, which came during a contract bargaining session in July, led to frustrations within the company’s editorial union, which says the Times is violating its own editorial standards around AI use. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Christian pleaded guilty in New Haven Superior Court to violating the corrupt organizations and racketeering act and conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny, the DCJ said. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Government lawyers have acknowledged violating dozens of court orders in immigration cases. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026