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Synonyms for violation
ˌvaɪ əˈleɪ ʃənvi·o·la·tion

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Wiktionary2.0 / 1 vote

  1. violationnoun

    Synonyms:
    desecration, transgression

  2. violationnoun

    The act or an instance of violating or the condition of being violated.

    Synonyms:
    desecration, transgression

Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  1. misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, violation, infringementnoun

    a crime less serious than a felony

    Synonyms:
    ravishment, misdemeanor, irreverence, usurpation, assault, infraction, trespass, intrusion, infringement, misdemeanour, rape, encroachment

  2. violation, infringementnoun

    an act that disregards an agreement or a right

    "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"

    Synonyms:
    ravishment, misdemeanor, irreverence, usurpation, assault, infraction, trespass, intrusion, infringement, misdemeanour, rape, encroachment

  3. trespass, encroachment, violation, intrusion, usurpationnoun

    entry to another's property without right or permission

    Synonyms:
    infringement, misdemeanor, irreverence, usurpation, ravishment, assault, infraction, trespass, intrusion, invasion, misdemeanour, rape, encroachment, impact, impingement

  4. irreverence, violationnoun

    a disrespectful act

    Synonyms:
    ravishment, misdemeanor, irreverence, usurpation, assault, infraction, trespass, intrusion, infringement, misdemeanour, rape, encroachment

  5. rape, violation, assault, ravishmentnoun

    the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will

    Synonyms:
    ravishment, misdemeanor, irreverence, usurpation, infraction, rapine, assault, intrusion, infringement, misdemeanour, rape, colza, trespass, entrancement, encroachment

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Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. violationnoun

    Synonyms:
    infringement, transgression, breaking, breach, non-observance

  2. violationnoun

    Synonyms:
    profanation, desecration, pollution

  3. violationnoun

    Synonyms:
    ravishment, ravishing, rape, constupration, STUPRATION, defloration, defilement

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words5.0 / 1 vote

  1. violationnoun

    Synonyms:
    transgression, infringement, breach, infraction, contravention, profanation, desecration

    Antonyms:
    inviolability, keeping, obedience

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How to use violation in a sentence?

  1. Von Ehlinger:

    After careful deliberation and prayer, I have determined that I will not be able to effectively represent my constituents in the Idaho House of Representatives and have decided to resign my seat, effective immediately, i maintain my innocence of any wrongdoing of which I have been accused in this matter, let alone any violation of any law, rule or policy of the state of Idaho or this body.

  2. Hope Nwakwesi:

    Widowhood remains the most hidden and veiled area of violation of human rights

  3. Hunter Biden:

    Based on the material they acknowledged today, it seems to me it's awful hard to avoid the conclusion that it is an impeachable offense. And a violation of constitutional responsibility.

  4. Dimitri Christakis:

    We can improve ratings to help parents better screen movies, apps, video programs and games. And despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, it strains credulity why prohibiting minors from purchasing games designated as ‘ for adults only ’ by the industry itself is a violation of free speech when the same standard is not applied to pornography or even admission to R-rated movies.

  5. Humberto Leal:

    Clinton's statement captures her precarious diplomatic position, when an American is arrested overseas, and his rights have been violated in some way, the U.S. will have little diplomatic capital to negotiate with after executing a foreigner in blatant violation of international law.


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