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

Four of seven members agreed with the District’s staff recommendation that the school had addressed the violations and should keep its charter. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Major was charged with one count of conspiracy and six counts of Lacey Act violations, and Eborn was charged with one count of conspiracy and seven counts of Lacey Act violations. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026

Holden is also named as a defendant in three federal lawsuits alleging Fourth Amendment violations, filed in 2019, 2020 and 2021. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

The agency subsequently cited Brent Industries for nine serious workplace safety violations involving flammable liquids, hazard communication, exit routes and protective equipment. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Some of New York’s most prominent cultural institutions reportedly are getting off the hook on paying fines for fire code violations. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Barnett, meanwhile, began reporting safety violations to Boeing in 2013, but was admonished for putting his concerns in writing. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

The company has a history of deadly accidents and safety violations, The Associated Press reported. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has cited Lineage for unsanitary and nuisance conditions related to rodent and pest control violations. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026