VIOLATE

v.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

1.
v.

To treat in a violent manner; to abuse. His wife Boadicea violated with stripes, his daughters with rape. Milton.

2.
v.

To do violence to, as to anything that should be held sacred or respected; to profane; to desecrate; to break forcibly; to trench upon; to infringe. Violated vows 'Twixt the souls of friend and friend. Shak. Oft have they violated The temple, oft the law, with foul affronts. Milton.

3.
v.

To disturb; to interrupt. "Employed, it seems, to violate sleep." Milton.

4.
v.

To commit rape on; to ravish; to outrage.

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