Synonyms of violation

violation

noun

ˌvī-ə-ˈlā-shən 

1

as in crime

a breaking of a moral or legal code

in colonial times blasphemy was considered a serious civil violation that merited harsh punishment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crime
• sin
• felony
• breach
• trespass
• error
• wrongdoing
• transgression
• misdeed
• offense
• debt
• sinfulness
• lawbreaking
• misconduct
• infringement
• malefaction
• misdoing
• misdemeanor
• hate crime
• abuse
• misfeasance
• corruption
• fault
• bias crime
• illegality
• immorality
• foible
• unlawfulness
• criminality
• wickedness
• vice
• break
• iniquity
• licentiousness
• depravity
• debauchery
• peccadillo
• lawlessness
• iniquitousness
• downfall
• fall
• descent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• innocence
• blamelessness
• morality
• virtue
• impeccability
• noncrime
• righteousness
• goodness
• guiltlessness
• faultlessness
• irreproachability
• virtuousness

2

as in infringement

a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation

a military action that must be regarded as a violation of the treaty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• infringement
• breach
• infraction
• contravention
• trespass
• transgression
• offense
• misdemeanor
• misconduct
• sin
• disregard
• ignoring
• invasion
• intrusion
• forgetting
• neglect
• wrong
• misfeasance
• delinquency
• encroachment
• nonobservance
• misprision
• overlooking
• dereliction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• observance
• respecting
• noninfringement
• upholding

3

as in rape

the act of forcing a person to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse

war crimes include the violation of civilians

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rape
• assault
• sexual assault
• ravishment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of violation

Companies that violate the rules could face civil penalties of up to $2,500 for each violation and up to $50,000 for similar violations combined. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026

The attorney general and other public prosecutors could bring lawsuits for alleged violations. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

When he was caught using a cellphone, a violation of the project’s rules of historic authenticity, his name was marked on a blackboard for all to see. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

That followed the tumultuous tenure of Jim Harbaugh that included a 2023 national title as well as a spying scandal and NCAA sanctions for recruiting violations. — CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026