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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Ruby, the Justice companies’ lawyer, attributed the violations in that case to surrounding facilities the family does not own.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The investigation examined potential criminal violations of the Clean Water Act by the multistate mining operations largely run by Justice’s son, Jay, according to current and former officials familiar with the matter.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Hezbollah and Israel have frequently exchanged accusations of truce violations, with each side justifying its own attacks by citing alleged violations committed by the other side.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

A Bhakta business partner has asked the state about a possible deal to address any violations, according to an email exchange viewed by The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Though Hoover conceded that some might deem him a “fanatic,” he reacted with fury to any violations of the rules.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann