violate

(verb) fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns. Synonyms: go against, break. Examples: "This sentence violates the rules of syntax."

(verb) act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises. Synonyms: transgress, offend, infract, go against, breach, break. Examples: "Offend all laws of humanity." "Violate the basic laws or human civilization." "Break a law." "Break a promise."

(verb) destroy. Examples: "Don't violate my garden." "Violate my privacy."

(verb) violate the sacred character of a place or language. Synonyms: desecrate, profane, outrage. Examples: "Desecrate a cemetery." "Violate the sanctity of the church." "Profane the name of god."

(verb) force (someone) to have sex against their will. Synonyms: rape, ravish, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage. Examples: "The woman was raped on her way home at night."

(verb) destroy and strip of its possession. Synonyms: rape, spoil, despoil, plunder. Examples: "The soldiers raped the beautiful country."