# violated

Pronunciation: say "VY-uh-lay-tid" /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of violate. — simple past and past participle of violate
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of violate. Use this form to talk about breaking a rule or law in the past.
   - _The treaty was violated within months of being signed._
   - _Inspectors found that several safety rules had been violated._

## Adjective

2. Having been broken or ignored, especially in a blatant and flagrant way.
   - Simple: Broken or ignored, often in an open and obvious way.
   - _The repeatedly violated ceasefire offered little hope for peace._
   - _Citizens protested the violated constitution and demanded reform._
3. Abused, harmed, or subjected to sexual victimization.
   - Simple: Hurt, abused, or treated in a sexual way against your will.
   - _Survivors often describe feeling deeply violated long after the assault._
   - _The violated prisoners testified about their treatment in the camp._

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