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Definition of violator

violator

/ˈvaɪəleɪtər/
vi · o · la · tor
Plural:violators
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Adjective:violative
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• noun

1

A person or entity that breaks, disobeys, or fails to comply with a law, rule, agreement, or ethical standard.

Example

"The municipal sign warned that any parking violator would have their vehicle towed at the owner's expense."

2

Someone who treats a sacred place, personal boundary, or human right with disrespect, profanity, or force.

Example

"The international tribunal sought to prosecute every human rights violator responsible for the abuses."

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• Rhymes for violator

• Nearby Words

violable
violate
violation
violator
violence
violent
violently

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin violator ('one who does violence, profaner, or outrager'), an agent noun from violare ('to treat with violence or dishonor'), related to vis ('strength, force').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Violator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/violator
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