Hyphenation of violate

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word violate ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

vi-o-late

Definitions of violate :

1.
Fail to agree with
Be in violation of As of rules or patterns This sentence violates the rules of syntax
2.
Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Offend all laws of humanity Violate the basic laws or human civilization Break a law Break a promise
3.
Destroy
Don't violate my garden Violate my privacy
4.
Violate the sacred character of a place or language
Desecrate a cemetery Violate the sanctity of the church Profane the name of God
5.
Force (someone) to have sex against their will
The woman was raped on her way home at night
6.
Destroy and strip of its possession
The soldiers raped the beautiful country

Synonyms of violate :

verbgo against, break
verb transgress, offend, infract, go against, breach, break, disrespect
verb touch, disturb
verb desecrate, profane, outrage, assail, assault, set on, attack
verb rape, ravish, assault, dishonor, dishonour, outrage, assail, assault, set on, attack
verb rape, spoil, despoil, plunder, destroy, ruin

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