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violate in Spanish

violate in Spanish is violar, infringir, conculcar — violate means to break or fail to comply with a law, rule, or agreement.

violate in Spanish

violar
verb
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
infringir
verb
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
conculcar
verb
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
contravenir
verb
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
violentar
verb
(transitive) To break or disregard (a rule or convention).
vulnerar
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.

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What is "violate" in Spanish?

"violate" in Spanish is violar, infringir, conculcar. 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 Spanish, "violate" is violar, infringir, conculcar.

Are there other ways to say "violate" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "violate": violar, infringir, conculcar, contravenir, violentar, vulnerar.

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