Scrabble & Words with friends points
- violate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
- violate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
- violate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12
Definition of violate
- fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns (verb)
Examples
- This sentence violates the rules of syntax
Synonyms
- break
- go against
- act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises (verb)
Examples
- violate the basic laws or human civilization
Synonyms
- breach
- break
- go against
- infract
- offend
- transgress
- violate the sacred character of a place or language (verb)
Examples
- violate the sanctity of the church
Synonyms
- desecrate
- outrage
- profane
- destroy and strip of its possession (verb)
Synonyms
- despoil
- plunder
- rape
- spoil
- force (someone) to have sex against their will (verb)
Synonyms
- assault
- dishonor
- dishonour
- outrage
- rape
- ravish
- destroy (verb)
Examples
- Don't violate my garden
- violate my privacy
See definition of violate in Merriam Webster