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 suit alleges violations of her First Amendment rights and that she was discriminated against because of her Muslim religion. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

The case was about violations of UNCLOS, which covers the rights of states related to business, environment, natural resources, and freedom of navigation. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

According to the company, suspensions for violations involving child safety or violent and hateful entities will also block access to X Money. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

The State Department had designated and sanctioned Ghezel Hesar Prison in 2024 for gross human rights violations and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment of prisoners. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Suspect or suspects remain at large, police say The 15-year-old suspect arrested in connection with the shooting faces assault and weapons violations, police chief Barnes said. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 28 July 2026

The city documented violations and a gravel lot on the premises as early as 2022, but does not seem to have issued any fines. — Zuri Primos july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

The Board can continue to tread water as the two parties hash out contract violations, payouts, and how to implement policy governance. — Elaine Gantz Berman, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

At least three violations were issued for cars parked on 25th Street near Second Avenue after May 12, according to city records spanning through late May. — Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026