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violated

SayVY-uh-lay-tid/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd/

3 meanings of violated

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  1. 1
    verb
    Simple past and past participle of violate. Use this form to talk about breaking a rule or law in the past.

    The driver violated the speed limit and got a ticket.

    He violated the agreement when he sold the shared land.

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Broken or ignored, often in an open and obvious way.

    Like a rule that everyone can see was broken.

    The violated rules meant the game had to start over.

    With its terms violated, the deal fell apart fast.

    Similarbroken

    Oppositerespected, observed, honored

  3. 3
    adjective
    Hurt, abused, or treated in a sexual way against your will.

    She felt violated after a stranger went through her things.

    The violated victims received help from a support center.

    Similarabused

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violated is a form of violate

violate, verb: To break a rule, law, or agreement, often on purpose. Full entry

Forms
violateviolates he/she/itviolating -ing formviolated past tense, past participle
Spelling
violate → violated: add -d
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪd/, an extra syllable.

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