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
“Don't violate my garden”
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