VIOLATION Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

violation

noun

ˌvī-ə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of violation

as in crime

a breaking of a moral or legal code in colonial times blasphemy was considered a serious civil violation that merited harsh punishment

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as in infringement

a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation a military action that must be regarded as a violation of the treaty

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as in rape

the act of forcing a person to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse war crimes include the violation of civilians

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Recent Examples of violation For less serious violations, the company’s compliance teams worked with merchants and sourcing teams to engage the supplier and remediate the problem. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 But the idea that really a violation of xenia, a violation of Zeus’ Law — which is what the suitors are doing in the palace — that really is the [breaking] of Zeus’ Law that is causing this difficulty and this damage. — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026 The success of these cases depends on the ability of the plaintiff to prove a violation of the law. — Sarah J. Morath, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 But al-Natour, who previously was imprisoned by Hamas, warned that the group would use delays and violations to remain embedded in Gaza. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for violation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for violation

Noun

Chainalysis attributes 84% of illicit crypto transaction volume to stablecoins, the endpoint of a shift the crime economy started making years ago, and stablecoins now settle more monthly volume than ACH.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The case is drawing attention to youth crime and the juvenile justice system, raising questions about how young offenders are held accountable.

— Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of crime

Noun

In later iterations, Reihana retitled the panorama In Pursuit of Venus [infected], for the astronomy project and rape joke at the heart of wallpaper’s story.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
In this case, the driver in question has already pled guilty to rape and is serving a 10-year sentence.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of rape

Noun

Bally's has threatened to sue the city over the potential expansion of video gambling terminals in the city, which the company said is a breach of its contract.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
However, callers may use information from data brokers or past breaches to make their stories sound credible.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of breach

Noun

Tracey was arrested days after the incident and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, harassment and obstruction.

— Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Januchowski pleaded not guilty July 14 to three misdemeanor counts each of first-degree assault and second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor, court records state.

— Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of assault

Noun

Boulder police said in a statement announcing the arrest that the Boulder District Attorney’s Office has filed felony charges of theft and embezzlement of public property, as well as a misdemeanor charge of first-degree official misconduct.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Suspects Andy Garcia, 28, and Abigail Islas, 26, were booked into jail for six felonies and misdemeanors, including furnishing marijuana to a minor, possession of marijuana for sale and conspiracy to commit a crime.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of felony

Noun

He was previously arrested on charges police described as a string of vehicle trespass and property thefts.

— Sarah Ford, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
In a separate case, Tyler Boebert was arrested in February 2024 in connection with a prior investigation into property theft and vehicle trespass.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

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