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violator

|vi/o/la/tor|

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/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

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/ˈvaɪəˌleɪtə/

(violate)

break a rule

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
violateviolatorsviolatesviolatedviolatedviolatingviolation
Etymology
Etymology Information

'violator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'violātor', where 'violāre' meant 'to treat with violence'.

Historical Evolution

'violātor' changed from the Latin word 'violātor' and eventually became the modern English word 'violator'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who treats with violence', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who breaks a law or rule'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.

The violator was fined for speeding.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41