Synonyms: violate
Definition: destroy
Usage: Don't violate my garden; violate my privacy
Synonyms: despoil, spoil, plunder, rape, violate
Definition: destroy and strip of its possession
Usage: The soldiers raped the beautiful country
Definition: destroy completely; damage irreparably
Usage: You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!; The tears ruined her make-up
Synonyms: go against, infract, offend, breach, break, transgress, violate
Definition: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Usage: offend all laws of humanity; violate the basic laws or human civilization; break a law; break a promise
Similar words: disrespect
Definition: show a lack of respect for
Synonyms: violate, rape, ravish, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage
Definition: force (someone) to have sex against their will
Usage: The woman was raped on her way home at night
Similar words: set on, assail, assault, attack
Definition: attack someone physically or emotionally
Usage: The mugger assaulted the woman; Nightmares assailed him regularly
Synonyms: outrage, profane, violate, desecrate
Definition: violate the sacred character of a place or language
Usage: desecrate a cemetery; violate the sanctity of the church; profane the name of God
Similar words: set on, assail, assault, attack
Definition: attack someone physically or emotionally
Usage: The mugger assaulted the woman; Nightmares assailed him regularly