INFRINGING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

infringing

verb

present participle of infringe

as in violating

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Edwards was arrested on suspicion of violating his parole and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Eventually, all charges were dropped days before trial, with Perry scolding prosecutors for violating the inherent trust placed in the office.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of violating

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It's meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbor more than four years ago.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
It’s meant to starve Russian President Vladimir Putin of the resources Moscow needs to continue its war in Ukraine after invading its neighbor more than four years ago.

— Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of invading

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In 2023 Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was briefly released from prison after serving half his sentence before being recalled for breaching his licence conditions.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
The Russian open-source intelligence analyst channel Rybar confirmed at least 1,300 drones, with 11 breaching Moscow’s air defenses.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of breaching

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The state of the economy is not yet impinging on Iran’s ability to wage war.

— Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026
Gonzalez was a little worried about impinging on Sinclaire, also a single mother, but took the offer — her only other option was to move in with her mother in New Jersey.

— Kayla Levy, Curbed, 25 June 2026

Definition of impinging

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For that, their game — analyzing randomness and violence and doing so without offending our intelligence — has become as important to the American audience as The Game.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
While Presley made appearances on The Milton Berle Show and The Steve Allen Show, among many others, Sullivan had hesitations about platforming the provocative singer, whose dance moves thrilled some audiences while offending others.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of offending

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The outstanding cinematography creates a shimmering and at times ethereal atmosphere without intruding on the characters.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
The direct address to the press comes after his predecessor Julian Nagelsmann faced intense scrutiny and criticism from media and former members of the national team, intruding into his private life while in the role.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of intruding

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In his speech, Milei warned that the Sea Lion project could usher in a broader Falklands oil boom, enriching the islands with resources Argentina claims as its own and further entrenching Britain’s presence.

— Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Eight months later, the White House’s deal with Maduro’s former vice president risks entrenching the people and policies that tanked the country’s economy in the first place.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of entrenching

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