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

The two women are themselves influencers who previously accused former gubernatorial hopeful Tom Steyer and, earlier this week, Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman of similar infractions. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

After finding minor infractions unrelated to food safety, Kenny banned longtime supplier Red Chamber, allowing Thai Union to capture every pre-breaded shrimp contract, at a higher price, as well as 46% of Red Lobster’s overall shrimp business. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

The commission also regulates lobbying and can issue penalties for fundraising and other infractions. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The video cuts to flashback of similar experiences in which Swift, his then-companion, reacted more angrily to his infractions. — Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

An April 20 inspection identified 15 infractions, including six that were among the state’s most severe. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

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