violated (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
Definition
To have broken or failed to comply with a rule, agreement, or principle; to have treated (something sacred or respected) with disrespect or irreverence.
Examples
The company's privacy policy was violated when customer data was shared without consent.
The ancient tomb was violated by grave robbers who stole its precious artifacts.
His trust was deeply violated when he discovered his friend had betrayed him.
How to Use violated
- violate a rule/law (collocation)
- To break a regulation or legal statute. — "Students who violate a rule face disciplinary action."
- violate an agreement/contract (collocation)
- To fail to adhere to the terms of a formal understanding. — "The company violated its contract by not delivering on time."
- violate rights/privacy (collocation)
- To infringe upon someone's entitlements or personal space. — "Surveillance without consent can violate privacy."
- violate trust (collocation)
- To betray someone's confidence or faith. — "Sharing secrets with others can violate trust."
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