Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Violate

• (v. t.) To treat in a violent manner; to abuse.
• (v. t.) To do violence to, as to anything that should be held sacred or respected; to profane; to desecrate; to break forcibly; to trench upon; to infringe.
• (v. t.) To disturb; to interrupt.
• (v. t.) To commit rape on; to ravish; to outrage.

Synonyms of Violate

• Go Against
• Break
• Transgress
• Offend
• Infract
• Go Against
• Breach
• Break
• Desecrate
• Profane
• Outrage
• Rape
• Ravish
• Assault
• Dishonor
• Dishonour
• Outrage
• Rape
• Spoil
• Despoil
• Plunder

Antonyms of Violate

• Conform To
• Keep

Homophones of Violate