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

There are parental responsibility infractions and, in some cases, potential criminal charges as well. — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 6 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

These vignettes are mini cases that serve to highlight positive behaviors or cultural infractions that leaders can share to help reach a mutual understanding of what their values look like in action. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Last November, both TMZ and CBS News reported alleged infractions, including being caught with homemade alcohol and trying to make a forbidden three-way phone call. — Cheyenne Roundtree, VIBE.com, 24 July 2026

Reports issued by the NCAA in two major infractions cases painted a damning picture of the football program’s attitude toward compliance. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Indeed, Nolan frames The Odyssey as a story defined by its many egregious infractions of Zeus’ Law. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026

Trost has a past conviction of reckless driving and a lengthy history of civil traffic infractions, including careless driving, speeding, running a stop sign and running a red light, court records show. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026

The downtown Chicago Magnolia Bakery location had previously failed an inspection on April 21 for various infractions including food debris, dust buildup and chipping paint, but then passed a canvass re-inspection on April 28. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026