Retrograde
Retrograde adjective - Directed, turned, or done toward the back.
Violative and retrograde are semantically related In some cases you can use "Violative" instead an adjective "Retrograde".
Nearby Word: retrograded
Violative
Violative adjective - Violating or tending to violate or offend against.
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Synonyms for Violative
Retrograde and violative are semantically related in unlike topic. Sometimes you can use "Retrograde" instead an adjective "Violative".
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