Synonyms of infraction

infraction

noun

in-ˈfrak-shən 

as in violation

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

speeding is only a minor infraction, but vehicular homicide is a serious felony

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• observance
• respecting
• noninfringement
• upholding

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of infraction

States that have aerial surveillance capabilities—for example, some NATO members or India, Japan, or South Korea—could conduct high-altitude surveillance missions over southern Lebanon, which might help adjudicate infractions and provide early warnings of problems. —Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2024

But the infractions weren’t made public until September 13, when E&E News first reported the leak. —Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco / Grist, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024

Drivers who don't stay far enough away from plows are guilty of a civil infraction with a fine $100. —Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024

Traffic infractions against Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill — which escalated to a tense police confrontation caught on video two months ago — were summarily dismissed on Monday when officers didn't come to court, records showed. —David K. Li, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024