INFRINGEMENT Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

infringement

noun

in-ˈfrinj-mənt

as in violation

a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation any government action limiting freedom of speech is an infringement of the U.S. Constitution

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Recent Examples of infringement Senegal went on to win the match on penalties, but in March the result was overturned with Africa’s governing body, the Central African Confederation (CAF), citing the mass exit as an infringement which merited a 3-0 forfeit. —

Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 31 May 2026 Archer hit Vertical Aerospace with a patent infringement suit, claiming the British air taxi maker ripped off its Midnight aircraft. —

Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026 Drag queen Pattie Gonia is asking fans for help fighting Patagonia, the popular outdoor apparel and gear company, which has sued the outspoken environmental activist for trademark infringement. —

Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 Trademark attorney Josh Gerben said that Pattie Gonia’s brand crossed into infringement the moment the trademark application was filed. —

Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for infringement

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violation

Noun

Barbara Goodman, the assistant administrator, stated that Awana—the behavioral health company run through Glory to God (GTG)—received a 30-day Medicaid termination notice in May without explanation, despite never being audited or receiving a violation.

— Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Citing violations of the National Environmental Policy Act, Williams issued a preliminary injunction ordering the closure of Alligator Alcatraz within 60 days.

— Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026