This is the 13503rd most frequent Russian word.
нарушал
"Нарушал" means "violated" or "breached."
Here, "нарушал" means "to break" or "violate" as in disobeying established rules or regulations.
Он всегда нарушал правила движения.
He always violated traffic rules.
In this context, "нарушал" is used to signify breaking a promise, showcasing figurative usage beyond legalistic application.
Она нарушала своё обещание быть пунктуальной.
She broke her promise to be punctual.
In this case, "нарушал" expresses causing a disturbance or not maintaining a state, illustrating its flexible application to non-physical disruptions.