What does violative mean?
Violative means (US) Tending to violate; constituting a violation; of or relating to violation..
Violative
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(US) Tending to violate; constituting a violation; of or relating to violation..
Example Sentences
If a restaurant had a policy that two blacks or two Catholics could not sit together, everyone would understand that that policy is unacceptable and illegal. Similarly, we feel that insisting that two people of the same sex cannot sit together is also violative of the law.
If YouTube finds fewer videos to be violative — and therefore removes fewer of them — the percentage of violative video views may decrease. And none of the data is subject to an independent audit, although the company did not rule that out in the future.
Word Forms
- more violative
- most violative
Synonyms for violative
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When Should You Use Violative?
Use violative when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for violative?
Common synonyms include violatory, offensive, offending.
What is the opposite of violative?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use violative in a sentence?
If a restaurant had a policy that two blacks or two Catholics could not sit together, everyone would understand that that policy is unacceptable and illegal. Similarly, we feel that insisting that two people of the same sex cannot sit together is also violative of the law.
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