violate synonyms

violate

v.

  1. To transgress

    outrage, disrupt, infringe, break, tamper with; see also meddle 1.

  2. To rape

    dishonor, defile, ravish, molest, debauch, attack.

  3. To desecrate

    profane, defile, despoil, lay waste.

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