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vi·o·late
I. \ˈvīəˌlāt, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English violaten, from Latin violatus, past participle of violare to treat with violence, injure, violate; akin to Latin vis strength — more at vim
1. : to fail to keep : break, disregard
< violate the law >
2. : to do harm to the person or especially the chastity of; specifically : to commit rape on
< violate a woman >
3.
a. : to fail to show the requisite respect for : treat or handle in a disrespectful or high-handed manner : profane, desecrate
< violate a shrine >
< violate personal liberty >
b. obsolete : to damage or destroy especially by violence
4. : to interfere with by interruption or disturbance
< violate an individual's privacy >
II. adjective
Etymology: Latin violatus, past participle of violare
archaic : violated
• vi·o·late·ly adverb, archaic |