- L. violatus, p. p. of violare to violate, fr. vis strength, force. See Violent
- To treat in a violent manner; to abuse.His wife Boadicea violated with stripes, his daughters with rape.
- 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.Oft have they violated The temple, oft the law, with foul affronts.
- To disturb; to interrupt.Employed, it seems, toviolatesleep.
- To commit rape on; to ravish; to outrage.To injure; disturb; interrupt; infringe; transgress; profane; deflour; debauch; dishonor.
