Synonyms of infraction

infraction

noun

in-ˈfrak-shən 

as in violation

a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation

speeding is only a minor infraction, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony

Synonyms & Similar Words

• violation
• infringement
• breach
• transgression
• trespass
• contravention
• offense
• misdemeanor
• misconduct
• sin
• disregard
• ignoring
• forgetting
• delinquency
• wrong
• misfeasance
• intrusion
• invasion
• neglect
• nonobservance
• encroachment
• misprision
• overlooking
• dereliction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• observance
• respecting
• noninfringement
• upholding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of infraction

Indeed, Nolan frames The Odyssey as a story defined by its many egregious infractions of Zeus’ Law. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026

Trost has a past conviction of reckless driving and a lengthy history of civil traffic infractions, including careless driving, speeding, running a stop sign and running a red light, court records show. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Paul Pelosi also faces an infraction of making an unlawful turn. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 July 2026

In addition, Pelosi was charged with an infraction of making an unlawful turn, Napa County prosecutors said Friday. — ABC News, 17 July 2026