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violations

NOUN

breach; breaking of the law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abuse contravention encroachment infraction infringement misdemeanor negligence offense transgression

STRONG

break breaking illegality misbehavior nonobservance rupture trespass wrong

WEAK

transgressing trespassing violating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

obedience

WEAK

observance

NOUN

rape, defilement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assault destruction invasion mistreatment pollution

STRONG

blasphemy debasement defacement degradation desecration devastation dishonor outrage profanation rapine ravishment ruin sacrilege spoliation

WEAK

defacing

Antonyms

STRONG

building construction creation honor piety reverence

WEAK

obedience observance

Example Sentences

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In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department had designated Faustine Jackson Mafwele based on "credible information that he was involved in gross violations of human rights".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In light of these violations, the U.S. attorney moved to drop all the charges, and Judge Perry dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it can’t be brought again.

From Slate • May 22, 2026

Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney who served prison time in relation to campaign finance violations, said he plans to apply for compensation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Another $179 million will go toward investing in clean-air initiatives, such as electric vehicle incentive programs, to offset air pollution that resulted from the alleged violations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The increase in prison admissions due to parole and probation violations is astounding.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander