Venerate and Violate

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Venerate verb - To offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power.

Usage example: a proper setting in which to venerate God

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Violate is an antonym for venerate.

Violate verb - To fail to keep.

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Venerate is an antonym for violate.

venerate order

violate order

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