1
as in broke
to fail to keep
you've violated the company's rule against smoking within 30 feet of the building
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2
as in destroyed
to treat (a sacred place or object) shamefully or with great disrespect
the invaders violated the temple by using it to stable their horses
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as in raped
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
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Recent Examples of violated
The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that the commission, by approving the plans, has violated their fundamental rights.
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Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Months later, the Department of Justice concluded that five Texas juvenile detention centers violated children's constitutional and civil rights.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Bell has only ruled on an injunction, not on the merits of the plaintiffs’ broader assertion that NASCAR has violated antitrust law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The suggestions followed a federal judge’s landmark decision in August that found the Silicon Valley company had violated antitrust laws.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
In response, Clarkson filed a complaint with California’s Labor Commissioner, claiming that Blackstock and Starstruck had violated California’s Talent Agencies Act by serving as her managers as well as unlicensed talent agents who booked her business deals.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
In the latest report, Harrell indicated Diaz violated multiple police department policies and recommended he be relieved of his duties as chief of police.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Now, there's a lot of confusion as to what actions violated that law (and) use of taxpayer funds.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Wright violated those injunctions with his latest lawsuit against Square and other defendants, Mellor found.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Amy Green, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Months later, the Department of Justice concluded that five Texas juvenile detention centers violated children's constitutional and civil rights.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Bell has only ruled on an injunction, not on the merits of the plaintiffs’ broader assertion that NASCAR has violated antitrust law.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The suggestions followed a federal judge’s landmark decision in August that found the Silicon Valley company had violated antitrust laws.
—David McCabe, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
In response, Clarkson filed a complaint with California’s Labor Commissioner, claiming that Blackstock and Starstruck had violated California’s Talent Agencies Act by serving as her managers as well as unlicensed talent agents who booked her business deals.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
In the latest report, Harrell indicated Diaz violated multiple police department policies and recommended he be relieved of his duties as chief of police.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Now, there's a lot of confusion as to what actions violated that law (and) use of taxpayer funds.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 20 Dec. 2024
Wright violated those injunctions with his latest lawsuit against Square and other defendants, Mellor found.
—Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violated
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After news of Lively’s complaint broke, WME dropped Baldoni as a client.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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Lewis, who read the quarterback perfectly and was initially positioned near the back of the end zone, broke hard toward the area before Maye had finished his delivery.—
Joe Buscaglia,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The war has destroyed vast areas of Gaza, displaced most of the population and left nearly everyone dependent on international aid.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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In the first incident, a tornado completely destroyed the building.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The jury did not find, however, that Carroll was raped.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The woman, who filed her lawsuit under the name Jane Doe, alleged she was raped after she was driven to an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty 24 years ago.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Lively alleges that the producers broke state and federal law, inflicted emotional distress on her and breached a contract.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
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This year cybersecurity was one of the hottest topics — and concerns — as hackers breached businesses and political campaign operations.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Shaken after being assaulted by a patient, Dana ends her shift by taking down the family photos she’s taped around her workstation.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Men broke into an Arizona resort room, assaulted a man and kidnapped a woman, police said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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And then in Joker 2, some people complained that the movie was ruined by the images on the screen and the sounds that accompanied them.—
Lexy Perez,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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Believing their beloved team already ruined mock drafting for the next two months, New York Giants fans probably hope for a loss against a Philadelphia Eagles team expected to rest starters Sunday.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His dominance is creating an air of intimidation that shouldn’t go ignored.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Black electorate feeling ‘neglected and ignored’ Tensions within the party in Florida could be seen as early as April when President Joe Biden came to Tampa for an event.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Stretford End was demolished and replaced.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Lower Hill District was a vibrant, majority-Black neighborhood before it was controversially demolished in the 1950s to make way for the Civic Arena.—
Ryan Deto,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Violated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violated. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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