Violate Definition & Meaning
violate
- verb
- fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns; "This sentence violates the rules of syntax"
- act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; "offend all laws of humanity"; "violate the basic laws or human civilization"; "break a law"; "break a promise"
- destroy; "Don't violate my garden"; "violate my privacy"
- violate the sacred character of a place or language; "desecrate a cemetery"; "violate the sanctity of the church"; "profane the name of God"
- force (someone) to have sex against their will; "The woman was raped on her way home at night"
- destroy and strip of its possession; "The soldiers raped the beautiful country"
"Violate" in song lyrics
See how violate is used in real songs:
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"With the time it takes, rhymin takes, so they violate"
7L & Esoteric — The Soul Purpose -
"Never try to violate"
The Dwellas — Leakage -
"I know the law but I'm destined to violate"
CPO f/ MC Ren — Gangsta Melody
Words that rhyme with violate
Usage tips for "violate"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "violate" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for violate to find words that pair well.