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violate

verb /vaɪəleɪt/ 3 syllables 7 letters Scrabble 10 WWF 12
Definitions
verb

fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns

“This sentence violates the rules of syntax”

verb

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

“violate the basic laws or human civilization”

verb

violate the sacred character of a place or language

“violate the sanctity of the church”

verb

destroy and strip of its possession

verb

force (someone) to have sex against their will

verb

destroy

“Don't violate my garden”

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