(curling) The failure to release a stone before crossing the near hog line.

(basketball) The violation that occurs when a player places the palm of his hand under the ball while dribbling. As long as a player's hand is on top of the ball, he can dribble it above his shoulder.

(religion) The persecution of a person or group on religious grounds, without actual physical violence.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of violate

Capable of being violated, broken, or injured.

plural of violater (alternative spelling of violators).

(archaic) A viol player.

a person who plays the violoncello

A person who plays the viol.

A person who plays the viola.