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

The box truck driver was found to be at fault for the crash and was issued an infraction for failure to maintain the proper lane, according to state police. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

The officer, Elizabeth Snowman, was accused of inputting bogus reasons for her searches into the system, including traffic infractions and burglary. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

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