INFRINGING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

infringing

verb

present participle of infringe

as in violating

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Rezaei accused Washington of violating the memorandum of understanding and launching attacks without first referring the issue to the dispute resolution committee.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The genocide case is before the International Court of Justice, where South Africa has accused Israel of violating the Genocide Convention.

— Arielle Kaden, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of violating

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In 1982, invading Israeli forces occupied the city, withdrawing three years later.

— Jane Arraf, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
And, on the other other hand, warmer winters could accelerate the northward spread of pine processionary caterpillars, which are already invading southern Germany.

— Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026

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Anthropic said the earliest incident of its models breaching another organization was from April, and that none of the organizations recognized they had been hacked.

— Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Los Angeles sued its longtime fundraising partner in 2024, accusing GLAZA of breaching agreements and hoarding zoo data and funds.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of breaching

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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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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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