Synonyms of infractions

infractions

noun

plural of infraction

as in violations

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

• violations
• infringements
• transgressions
• breaches
• contraventions
• trespasses
• offenses
• misdemeanors
• sins
• delinquencies
• wrongs
• intrusions
• disregards
• misconducts
• misprisions
• misfeasances
• invasions
• derelictions
• encroachments
• neglects
• nonobservances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• observances
• noninfringements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of infractions

Saad Almoraisi was also charged in connection with two warrants charging him with sale of cannabis and possession of cannabis, as well as two warrants accusing him of failure to pay or plea to infractions. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

That has driven up detentions for people with pending asylum claims and green card holders with minor infractions to their names. — Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

The new dashboard shows things like the top trends based on current infractions, as well as the location, time of day and day of the week when an incident occurs, according to Nicole Howard, the assistant superintendent for high schools. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Before the ordinance, all juvenile infractions had to be forwarded to the county. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

The court also noted how Gasly’s speed limit infractions were higher than the others. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

The Herald found that Moreno had an address in Hialeah and several traffic infractions, but could not locate any criminal history. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

Restraint, then death Authorities detained Adair in the Wyandotte County Jail on July 4, 2025, following a series of traffic infractions. — Sofi Zeman august 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Most of these penalties — 65, to be exact — occurred on the offensive side of the ball, including a notable 40 presnap infractions. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026