Violation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A disrespectful act.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Irreverence

Hypernyms

• Iniquity
• Wickedness
• Evil

Hyponyms

• Blasphemy
• Profanation
• Sacrilege

Related Words

• Violate (verb)

Meaning ²

The crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Rape
• Ravishment
• Assault

Hypernyms

• Sex Crime
• Sex Offense
• Sexual Assault

Hyponyms

• Statutory Rape
• Date Rape

Related Words

• Violate (verb)

Meaning ³

An act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Infringement

Hypernyms

• Misconduct
• Actus Reus
• Wrongful Conduct

Hyponyms

• Infringement Of Copyright

Related Words

• Violate (verb)

Meaning ⁴

Entry to another's property without right or permission.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Intrusion
• Trespass
• Usurpation
• Encroachment

Hypernyms

• Actus Reus
• Wrongful Conduct
• Wrongdoing

Hyponyms

• Inroad

Related Words

• Violate (verb)

Meaning ⁵

A crime less serious than a felony.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Infraction
• Misdemeanour
• Misdemeanor
• Infringement

Hypernyms

• Crime
• Criminal Offense
• Criminal Offence

Hyponyms

• Bearing False Witness
• Indecent Exposure
• Disturbance Of The Peace
• Public Nudity
• Disorderly Behavior
• Perjury
• Sedition
• False Pretense
• False Pretence
• Lying Under Oath
• Disorderly Conduct