INFRINGING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

infringing

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present participle of infringe

as in violating

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The warring powers have intensified their attacks in the region, stoking fears of a return to full war, with Washington and Tehran accusing each other of violating a memorandum of understanding reached in June.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 July 2026
In many other countries, there is more formality than Americans are used to, and violating this is interpreted as disrespect.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

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It’s been years since Odysseus has been home, and Penelope (Hathaway), his wife, is now forced to keep dozens of gluttonous suitors at bay after invading her home.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
Fearful of invading marauders, humankind has turned distrustful and stingy, ignoring Zeus’ command to show generosity toward the poor and foreign-born, a cornerstone of faith that would later be repurposed in the New Testament.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

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Later in the year, humpback whales migrate along this stretch of coastline, often breaching spectacularly.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Driving force in public service Shortly after Core Bank filed its foreclosure lawsuit, a separate company filed a lawsuit in March against Toe2Toe Fitness for breaching a lease agreement.

— Taylor O'Connor July 17, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

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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
Likewise, Levine has said city staff has tried to discover the best way to address the important issue of residents needing cell phone service, without impinging on enjoyment of Wentworth Park.

— Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of impinging

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That feels easy enough to follow, particularly when breaking the rule risks offending Zeus, the god of foreigners.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Slowing everything down can keep the offending germ—and the toxins some produce—in your gut longer, rather than helping your body clear it.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 15 July 2026

Definition of offending

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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
India and China accused each other’s troops of constructing infrastructure and intruding into their respective territories.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

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