violator

vi·o·late

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vahy-uh-leyt]
- /ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt/
- /ˈvaɪə.leɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vahy-uh-leyt]
- /ˈvaɪ əˌleɪt/

Definitions of violator word

verb with object violator to break, infringe, or transgress (a law, rule, agreement, promise, instructions, etc.). 1
verb with object violator to break in upon or disturb rudely; interfere thoughtlessly with: to violate his privacy. 1
verb with object violator to break through or pass by force or without right: to violate a frontier. 1
verb with object violator to treat irreverently or disrespectfully; desecrate; profane: violate a human right. 1
verb with object violator to molest sexually, especially to rape. 1
noun violator rapist, sex attacker 1

See all 10 definitions of violator

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Origin of violator

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin violātus, past participle of violāre to treat with violence, violate, apparently derivative of violentus violent (taking viol- as base); see -ate1

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Parts of speech for Violator

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Violator

violator popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for violator

noun violator

abuser — to use wrongly or improperly; misuse: to abuse one's authority.
wrongdoer — a person who does wrong, especially a sinner or transgressor.

All 2 Synonyms of violator