Synonyms of violations

violations

noun

plural of violation

1

as in crimes

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

• crimes
• sins
• felonies
• errors
• wrongdoings
• misdeeds
• transgressions
• breaches
• trespasses
• offenses
• debts
• malefactions
• misdoings
• infringements
• lawbreakings
• misconducts
• misdemeanors
• corruptions
• hate crimes
• abuses
• bias crimes
• faults
• misfeasances
• foibles
• immoralities
• illegalities
• peccadilloes
• depravities
• debaucheries
• iniquities
• vices
• criminalities
• falls
• breaks
• downfalls
• descents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noncrimes
• innocences
• impeccabilities
• moralities
• virtues
• irreproachabilities

2

as in infringements

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

• infringements
• infractions
• breaches
• transgressions
• contraventions
• offenses
• trespasses
• misdemeanors
• sins
• intrusions
• wrongs
• delinquencies
• disregards
• misprisions
• misfeasances
• misconducts
• invasions
• encroachments
• derelictions
• neglects
• nonobservances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• observances
• noninfringements

3

as in rapes

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

war crimes include the violation of civilians

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rapes
• assaults
• sexual assaults
• ravishments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of violations

The agency had found six violations of state code by the company after detainees complained about a lack of protective equipment and proper training while cleaning the facility for $1 per day. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

The German predator network managed to thrive despite clear violations of Telegram’s terms of service, again raising questions about how the platform has been used for criminal activity. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

The reports compiled by the Star-Telegram contain data on health violations from June 21-27 and 126 inspections. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Charlotte Water investigates violations through staff observations and reports by residents. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Wahl also had received death threats after reporting on migrant workers who had died — and Qatar’s human-rights violations — while stadium venues were being constructed for the 2022 World Cup. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Election officials in both states already use multiple safeguards to verify eligibility, maintain voter rolls, and investigate potential violations. — Reid Ribble, Time, 8 July 2026

New York’s buildings department charged the building’s general contractor with more than $32,000 in fines, primarily for construction safety violations, since July 2025, according to The City Reporter. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026