violating

[ˈvaɪəleɪtɪŋ]

violating Definition

• 1. break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement)
• 2. fail to respect (someone's peace, privacy, or rights)

Using violating: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "violating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was arrested for violating his parole.

• Example

  The company was fined for violating safety regulations.

• Example

  The protesters were accused of violating the law.

• Example

  She felt like her privacy was being violated when her phone was hacked.

violating Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for violating

• breach
• infringe
• disobey
• transgress
• contravene

Antonyms for violating

• obey
• respect
• comply with

Phrases with violating

• violate someone's rights

  to infringe or disregard someone's legal or moral entitlements

  Example

  The police were accused of violating the suspect's rights during the interrogation.

• violate a ceasefire

  to break an agreement to stop fighting in a conflict

  Example

  The rebels violated the ceasefire by launching an attack on the government forces.

• violate a norm

  to act in a way that goes against the usual or expected behavior

  Example

  His behavior at the party violated the social norms of politeness and courtesy.

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Summary: violating in Brief

To 'violate' [ˈvaɪəleɪtɪŋ] means to break or fail to comply with a rule or agreement, or to fail to respect someone's peace, privacy, or rights. It can refer to breaking laws, regulations, or social norms, as in 'The company was fined for violating safety regulations.' 'Violate' is often used in legal contexts, such as 'He was arrested for violating his parole.'