1. Breaking or failing to comply with a law, rule, or agreement
They were caught violating the speed limit.
Eles foram pegos violando o limite de velocidade.
2. Treating someone with disrespect or harming their rights
The act of violating someone's privacy is unacceptable.
O ato de violar a privacidade de alguém é inaceitável.
3. Desecrating or treating something sacred with irreverence
Violating the sanctity of the temple was considered a grave offense.
Violar a santidade do templo era considerado uma ofensa grave.