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 Later that year, Roper sued them over unpaid royalties, trademark infringement, fraud, and breach of contract. —

Andy Greene, VIBE.com, 9 Feb. 2026 Banned due to a lawsuit from the Orwell estate for copyright infringement, it's never been topped or broadcast again. —

Jeff Spry, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2026 Later that year, Roper sued them over unpaid royalties, trademark infringement, fraud, and breach of contract. —

Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026 Alcorn calls it intentional copyright infringement and brand misappropriation. —

Andrea Guzmán, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infringement

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violation

Noun

However, the amnesty explicitly excludes those convicted or prosecuted for homicide, drug trafficking, corruption, grave human rights violations, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
From a strategic standpoint, the danger lies less in any single violation than in their cumulative effect.

— Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026