verb
violar
violate
Es forzar a alguien a hacer algo en contra de su voluntad, especialmente en situaciones graves como el abuso físico o sexual.
Definition & meaning
- To rape: to force someone to engage in sexual activity without consent.
- To violate or infringe: to break a law, rule, agreement, right, or boundary.
Grammar & Word origin
A regular -ar verb. It comes from Latin violāre, meaning “to treat with violence, violate, or profane.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- agredir sexualmente — “to sexually assault”; a broader term that does not always mean rape.
- infringir — “to infringe” or “break”; used for laws and rules, not for sexual assault.
- vulnerar — “to violate” or “infringe”; often used for rights or principles.
- respetar — “to respect”; an antonym when referring to rights, boundaries, or consent.
- cumplir — “to comply with”; an antonym when referring to laws or agreements.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
No deberías violar las reglas del juego.verb
You shouldn't violate the rules of the game.
Nunca debemos violar la ley.verb
We must never violate the law.
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