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violating

[ˈvaɪəleɪtɪŋ]

violating Definition

  • 1break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement)
  • 2fail 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

Antonyms for violating

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.

  • 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.'