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violated

/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd/

verb

Meaning

  • To break or disregard (a rule or convention).

    "Accessing unauthorized files violates security protocol."

  • To rape.

  • To cite (a person) for a parole violation.

adjective

Meaning

  • (of a rule or law) Having been broken or ignored, especially in a flagrant manner.

  • (by extension) Abused, harmed or sexually victimized.

Synonyms

defiled,
desecrated,
raped