[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to act against (a law, principle, promise, agreement, instruction, etc.); break, transgress, or fail to honor:He violated city bylaws by building without a permit.I’d stay longer, but I don’t want to violate my curfew.", "to treat (something precious, sacred, beautiful, etc.) with disrespect or contempt; mar or desecrate:They feel compelled to speak out against governments that violate human rights.", "to break through or into by force or without right, as a border, home, property, restricted space, etc.:A hostile power has violated our airspace.They returned to find that their home had been violated.", "to break in upon or disturb rudely; interfere thoughtlessly with:These surveillance cameras violate my privacy.", "to molest sexually, especially to rape."]}]