infringes (on or upon)

present tense third-person singular of infringe (on or upon)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infringes (on or upon)
Verb
  • The technology has its proponents who laud its investigative power, while opponents call it a mass surveillance system that violates privacy and civil liberties.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • The lawsuit argues that the commission's position violates state law and the Wisconsin Constitution's guarantees of the right to vote and equal protection under the law.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • What breaks is the process, because it wasn't designed intentionally.
    Muhammad Usman Qamar, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • From the very first confessional in episode one, Schroeder breaks the fourth wall by stopping mid-interview to have a conversation with the producers about which footage to show.
    Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 28 July 2026
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“Infringes (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infringes%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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