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Violated

VY-uh-lay-tihd

/ˈvaɪʌleɪtɪd/

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Syllable breakdown

violated

Dictionary meaning

Treated irreverently or sacrilegiously.

Examples

  • The violated text had smudge marks from the unprofessional handling.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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