violator

/'vaiəleitə/

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Word: Violator

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition: A "violator" is someone who breaks a rule or law. It can also refer to someone who harms or disrespects others, especially in a serious way.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "violator" to describe a person who does something wrong, especially in a legal context or when someone is harmed.

Example Sentence:

• "The police arrested the speed limit violator for driving too fast."

Advanced Usage:

In more serious contexts, "violator" can refer to someone who commits a crime against another person, particularly in cases of sexual assault or abuse.

Word Variants:

• Violation (noun): The act of breaking a rule or law.
  • Example: "His violation of the law resulted in a fine."
• Violate (verb): To break a rule, law, or someone’s rights.
  • Example: "They violated the terms of the agreement."

Different Meanings:

1. Legal Context: Refers to someone who breaks laws (e.g., speeding, theft).
2. Social Context: Can refer to someone who disrespects or harms others (e.g., harassment).

Synonyms:

• Offender
• Lawbreaker
• Transgressor
• Criminal
• Abuser (in the context of harming others)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• Break the law: To do something illegal.

  • Example: "If you break the law, you might become a violator."

• Cross the line: To do something unacceptable or wrong.

  • Example: "He crossed the line when he started to harass her; he became a violator of her rights."

Summary:

A "violator" is someone who breaks laws or harms others. It is a serious term often used in legal contexts and discussions about personal rights.

Academic

Noun

1. someone who assaults others sexually
2. someone who violates the law

Synonyms

• debaucher
• ravisher
• lawbreaker
• law offender