1. past tense of violate; broke or failed to comply with a rule, law, or agreement
2. past tense of violate; treated with disrespect or irreverence
3. past tense of violate; disturbed or interfered with someone’s privacy or personal space

Examples

• The driver violated the speed limit and received a ticket.
• The company violated environmental regulations by dumping waste illegally.
• The protesters violated the terms of their permit by staying past midnight.
• The vandals violated the sacred monument with graffiti.
• She felt her privacy was violated when strangers went through her belongings.
• The treaty was violated when troops crossed the border without permission.