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 The city brings claims for breach of contract and trademark infringement. —

Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026 This reduces the risk of unintentional infringement and simplifies compliance. —

William Jones, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026 In doing so, the generic company seeks to avoid lawsuits claiming patent infringement. —

Ed Silverman, STAT, 16 Jan. 2026 Similar laws in Louisiana, Arkansas and Ohio have also been struck down due to First Amendment infringements. —

Cate Charron, IndyStar, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infringement

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violation

Noun

The 20-month sentence imposed on Kim was a surprise after independent counsel Min Joong-ki called for a 15-year prison term on three charges, including stock price manipulation, political funding law violations and accepting bribes.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Government entities that fail to clearly designate facilities as either male or female could face a $25,000 fine for a first violation and a $125,000 fine for subsequent violations.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026