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violate in Portuguese

violate in Portuguese is violar, transgredir — violate means to break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.

violate in Portuguese

violar
verb
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
transgredir
verb
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
violar
verb
(transitive) To rape.

What does "violate" mean?

  1. verb To break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.
    "The company violated several safety regulations."
  2. verb To disturb or intrude on something that should be respected, such as someone's privacy or a sacred place.
    "Reporters were accused of violating the family's privacy during their grief."
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violate in a sentence

  • The company violated several safety regulations.
  • Publishing the photos violated her right to privacy.
  • Reporters were accused of violating the family's privacy during their grief.
  • Climbing over the fence would violate the sanctity of the old burial ground.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "violate" in Portuguese?
"violate" in Portuguese is violar, transgredir. violate means: To break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.
How do you use "violate" in a sentence?
Example: "The company violated several safety regulations." In Portuguese, "violate" is violar, transgredir.
Are there other ways to say "violate" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "violate": violar, transgredir.
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