violated

/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Having been broken or ignored, especially in a flagrant manner.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Abused, harmed or sexually victimized.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “violated” mean?

Having been broken or ignored, especially in a flagrant manner.

Is “violated” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.