Synonyms of VIOLATING

verb

1. fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns

   • VIOLATE10
   • BREAK11

   Also: go against.

2. act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

   • TRANSGRESS11
   • OFFEND13
   • INFRACT12
   • VIOLATE10
   • BREACH13
   • BREAK11

   Also: go against.

3. destroy

   • VIOLATE10

4. violate the sacred character of a place or language

   • DESECRATE12
   • PROFANE12
   • OUTRAGE8
   • VIOLATE10

5. force (someone) to have sex against their will

   • RAPE6
   • RAVISH12
   • VIOLATE10
   • ASSAULT7
   • DISHONOR12
   • OUTRAGE8

   Not playable in Scrabble US: DISHONOUR.

6. destroy and strip of its possession

   • RAPE6
   • SPOIL7
   • DESPOIL10
   • VIOLATE10
   • PLUNDER10