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

An independent investigator is looking into whether the mayor committed any ethical infractions or violations of the city’s code. — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026

They were told Anderson had allegedly been involved in trying to steal a Death Row Records pendant months earlier -- a major infraction in the hip-hop world. — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Figueroa was sentenced to 50 days in jail for driving under the influence in Wisconsin in 2006 and received an infraction for publicly drinking alcohol in Wekiwa Springs State Park in 2015. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Villela’s fines for infractions such as weeds in her yard or a garbage can left on the curb multiplied. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026