violate

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de infringir o no cumplir una regla, ley, acuerdo o estándar, así como para denotar una falta de respeto o profanación hacia algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of breaking or failing to comply with a rule, law, agreement, or standard, or to treat something with disrespect.

1. Break a rule or lawB2formallegal

   To act against a law, rule, or agreement.

   violar

   • The company violated safety regulations.
   • He was fined for violating the terms of his contract.
   • Driving without a license violates the law.

   Sinónimosbreachbreakcontravenedefydisobeyfloutinfringetransgress

   Antónimoscomplyconformhonorobeyobserverespectuphold

2. Disturb or disrespectB2formal

   To treat something sacred or private with disrespect.

   violar (faltar al respeto a algo sagrado o privado)

   • The intruder violated the privacy of the home.
   • They violated the sanctity of the temple.
   • His actions violated her personal space.

   Sinónimosbreachdefiledegradedesecratedishonorinfringeprofanetrespass

   Antónimoshonorobserverespectrevereuphold