Violate

To violate means to break a rule or law, like when someone doesn't follow the safety rules at school or at home.

Examples

• If students decide to cheat on a test, they violate the trust that their teachers and classmates have in them to be honest and fair.
• When you ignore the rules of a game, you violate the spirit of competition and make it less enjoyable for everyone involved.
• Throwing trash on the ground during a nature hike can violate the park's rules and harm the environment we all want to protect.

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