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

On the first and second offenses, violators will receive an infraction fine of $300. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026

The aim was to search for ties to terrorism; the government ended up funnelling thousands of Muslims into deportation proceedings on mostly minor visa infractions. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026

Under California’s Vehicle Code, any driver that breaks California’s rules about displaying license plates are guilty of an infraction punishable by a $197 fine and court costs, according to Southern California law firm Shouse California Law Group. — Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Other than traffic infractions, Lazo does not have a criminal history in Miami-Dade County, records show. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026