Synonyms of breaching

breaching

verb

present participle of breach

as in violating

to fail to keep

a builder being sued by a homeowner for breaching a contract

Synonyms & Similar Words

• violating
• breaking
• contravening
• transgressing
• offending
• fracturing
• infringing (on or upon)
• ignoring
• disobeying
• traducing
• flouting
• disregarding
• neglecting
• rebelling
• overlooking
• resisting
• dismissing
• brushing (off)
• scorning
• defying
• withstanding
• passing over
• slighting
• blowing off
• tuning out
• winking (at)
• overpassing
• shrugging off
• pooh-poohing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• following
• observing
• conforming (to)
• complying (with)
• obeying
• serving
• yielding (to)
• submitting (to)
• regarding
• marking
• minding
• hearing
• attending
• listening (to)
• watching
• noting
• noticing
• surrendering (to)
• deferring (to)
• heeding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of breaching

Tropical Storm Maysak brought record rainfall to Guangxi starting Saturday, breaching reservoirs and stranding people for days in homes and other buildings. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

Water to air transition But breaching the surface is the hardest part. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

He was sentenced to 16 years in prison and released on license in February 2023, but was recalled in March 2023 after breaching the conditions of his license. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026

He was released on license in 2023 but recalled to prison weeks later for breaching license conditions. — Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026

Gordon had to be sold for Newcastle to try and comply with UEFA’s financial rules, having already accepted a fine for breaching them previously. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Congo accused Rwanda of breaching international conventions on genocide, racial discrimination, discrimination against women and torture. — Arkansas Online, 28 June 2026

South Florida’s task forces won’t just be bringing manpower, but also equipment for breaching, lifting and supporting structures in collapsed zones. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 June 2026

Red, White and Breach returns as scientists investigate whether legendary breaching great whites have entered American waters. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 June 2026