violate

US /ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪt/
UK /ˈvaɪ.ə.leɪt/
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1.

break or fail to comply with (a rule, agreement, or principle)

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They violated the terms of the agreement.
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The company was accused of violating environmental laws.
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breachinfringetransgressdisobeycontravene
2.

treat (something sacred) with disrespect or irreverence

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The vandals violated the sanctity of the ancient temple.
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His actions violated the sacred traditions of his ancestors.
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desecrateprofanedebasedegradedefile
3.

disturb or interrupt (a person's privacy or peace)

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The loud music violated my peace and quiet.
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His constant questioning seemed to violate her personal space.
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intrude oninvadedisturbdisrupttrespass on
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violationviolator