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violation

/ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/noun4 syllables

Violation means: a crime less serious than a felony.

Synonyms for violation14

noun, as in a crime less serious than a felony

misdemeanor, misdemeanour, infraction, infringement

noun, as in entry to another's property without right or permission

trespass, encroachment, intrusion, usurpation

noun, as in the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will

rape, assault, ravishment

noun, as in an act that disregards an agreement or a right

infringement

noun, as in a disrespectful act

irreverence

also used for violation

transgression, desecration

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What does violation mean?5

noun

1

a crime less serious than a felony

2

entry to another's property without right or permission

3

the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will

4

an act that disregards an agreement or a right“he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment”

5

a disrespectful act

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with violation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for violation, grouped by syllable

Violation in a sentence

  • Human rights violations, misogyny and exclusion are widespread and systematic.Cangarejo
  • Narcissists engage in boundary violations, disregarding others' personal space and autonomy to assert control.Amastan
  • Due to multiple high-risk violations, this facility is ordered closed.frpzzd
  • I don't agree with violation of human rights.unknown
  • I was fined six thousand yen for a parking violation.CK
  • Marriage is a type of human rights violation.FeuDRenais
  • They said it was a clear violation of international law.Source_VOA
  • The reconciliation report was issued in violation of the legislative requirements.unknown

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Forms of violation

as a noun

plural
violations