Infringe

/ɪnˈfɹɪnd͡ʒ/

Synonyms for "infringe" (157 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (32)

accroachadoptadvanceadvance uponappropriatearrogateassumebarge inbreachbreach the lawbreakbreak boundsbreak inbreak in uponbreak the lawburst inbutt incharge incircumvent the lawcome between
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commit a crime
Noun(5 words)
breach of contract lawsuitbreach of contract suitbreachesbreakingbreaks

Strong matches (47)

contravenecopycrashcrash incrash the gatescreep incrowd incut indefyderive fromdisobeydisobey the lawdisregard the lawdo violence toedge inelbowelbow inencroachentrenchflout
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foistfoist ingo too farhorn inimitateimpingeimposeimpose onimpose uponinfiltrateinfractinsinuateinterfere
Noun(3 words)
copyright violation exampledesecratingfoul

Related words (78)

interlopeinterposeinterveneintrudeinvadeirruptknow no boundsmake an inroadmake use ofmockobtrudeoffendoverstepoverstep the boundspirateplagiarizeplay godpress inpresumepretend
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pretend topush input onput uponrush inseizeset at defianceset at naughtset naught bysimulateslink inslip insmash insneak insqueeze instealsteal instorm intaketake ontake overthrong inthrust intrample ontrample underfoottrample upontransgresstrenchtrespassusurpviolateviolate the lawwork inworm in
Adjective(1 words)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: contravene, encroach, accroach, adopt, advance.
  • Sentence evidence is available for infringe, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "infringe".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "infringe"

Keep "infringe" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "infringe" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "infringe", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "infringe" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

16 entries

More specific

6 entries
copyright infringementdata intrusiondesign infringementpatent infringementprivacy infringementtrademark infringement

Collocations

6 entries
copyright infringementinfringement claiminfringement noticeintentional infringementpatent infringementtrademark infringement

Inflections

3 entries

Derivations

3 entries

Sample sentences

11 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

It's fine to set up a web page, just be sure you don't infringe anybody's copyright.

Source: tatoeba (33706)

Infringe copyrights.

Source: tatoeba (9451915)

People can believe whatever they want as long they don’t infringe upon anyone’s individual freedom.

Source: tatoeba (10017990)

Don't infringe on another's rights.

Source: tatoeba (10255076)

Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "infringe"?

Closest matches include contravene, encroach, accroach, adopt, advance.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "infringe"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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