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 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

But the attorneys said there were no infractions for the attendants to act on. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 12 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

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