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violating

UK
/ˈvaɪəleɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪŋ/

Translations

violatingnoun
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of violating'.
The repeated violating of the ceasefire angered international observers.
La violation répétée du cessez-le-feu a mis en colère les observateurs internationaux.
Additional translations
transgressionPlus soutenu ou juridique.
violatinggerund / present participle
Used attributively to describe something that violates.
Any violating content will be removed from the platform.
Tout contenu enfreignant les règles sera supprimé de la plateforme.
violateverb

violating

Gerund

violated
Past Simple
violated
Past Participle
violating
Gerund
UK
/ˈvaɪəleɪt/
US
/ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/
porter atteinte àSe dit d’une paix, d’une intimité, d’un droit ou d’un espace personnel qu’on trouble ou qu’on compromet.
The loud music from the party violated the neighbors' peace.
La musique forte de la fête a porté atteinte à la tranquillité des voisins.
enfreindreS’emploie surtout pour une règle, une loi, une clause ou un accord formel.
He was fined for violating the terms of his contract.
Il a été condamné à une amende pour avoir enfreint les termes de son contrat.
violerSens juridique et pénal, pour une agression sexuelle ou un viol.
The victim reported that she had been violated by the assailant.
La victime a déclaré qu’elle avait été violée par son agresseur.
violerS’emploie pour une chose sacrée, un lieu de sépulture ou un espace protégé; registre soutenu.
The ancient tomb was violated by treasure hunters.
Le tombeau antique a été violé par des chasseurs de trésors.
Additional translations
transgresserPlus littéraire ou formel; possible pour une règle, un principe ou une norme.
Synonyms
flout
contravene
break
infringe
transgress
disobey
defy
breach
Antonyms
obey
follow
comply

Definitions

violatingnoun
The act or process of violating; violation.
The repeated violating of the ceasefire angered international observers.
violatinggerund / present participle
Causing a breach of a rule, law, or agreement; transgressing.
Any violating content will be removed from the platform.
violateverb
To break or fail to comply with a rule or formal agreement.
He was fined for violating the terms of his contract.
To treat something sacred with irreverence or disrespect.
The ancient tomb was violated by treasure hunters.
To disturb or interfere with someone's peace or privacy.
The loud music from the party violated the neighbors' peace.
(of a person) To sexually assault; to rape.
The victim reported that she had been violated by the assailant.
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