violatev. t.[L. violatus, p. p. of violare to violate, fr. vis strength, force. See Violent.]1. To treat in a violent manner; to abuse.()His wife Boadicea violated with stripes, his daughters with rape. (Milton.)2. To do violence to, as to anything that should be held sacred or respected; to profane; to desecrate; to break forcibly; to trench upon; to infringe.()Violated vows
'Twixt the souls of friend and friend. (Shak.)Oft have they violated
The temple, oft the law, with foul affronts. (Milton.)3. To disturb; to interrupt.(Milton.)4. To commit rape on; to ravish; to outrage.()()