INFRINGING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

infringing

verb

present participle of infringe

as in violating

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George, despite missing significant time because of a 25-game suspension for violating NBA drug policy, had a good season on both ends.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
In May, two children were taken by their mother, violating a court order, and were reported missing in Hillsborough County.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of violating

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The five were found guilty and fined 4,000 Hong Kong dollars ($512) each in 2022 for breaching the Societies Ordinance, which requires local organizations to register or apply for an exemption within a month of their establishment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
The five were found guilty and fined $512 each in 2022 for breaching the Societies Ordinance, which requires local organizations to register or apply for an exemption within a month of their establishment.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 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 offending quote, which NBC News obtained by using The Wayback Machine internet archive, was published by The Jerusalem Post on Saturday.

— Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
Here’s what to bring, when to show up and how to ask for a better price without offending the person who grew your dinner.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 1 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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