INFRINGING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

infringing

verb

present participle of infringe

as in violating

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The Seoul Central District Court convicted Han, widow of church founder Sun Myung Moon, of violating the political funds act, bribery and embezzling church funds, the court said in a statement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
The bill also increases the maximum penalties for violating local fireworks ordinances to $1,000 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second offense and $5,000 for each additional offense within five years of the first.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of violating

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What's Ivy's message to those who oppose biological males invading Canadian women's golf?

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Yet, in contending with the invading species, Denise is fashioned into a female action hero more in keeping with the epoch of director Quentin Tarantino than with that of President Ronald Reagan.

— Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of invading

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The channel has come under fire from journalists for breaching the impartiality rules that apply to news broadcasters.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
The code also requires trustees to fulfill their fiduciary duty to administer the trust pursuant to its wording and, when there are co-trustees, requires each to take steps to stop the others from breaching the trust.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of breaching

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Gonzalez was a little worried about impinging on Sinclaire, also a single mother, but took the offer — her only other option was to move in with her mother in New Jersey.

— Kayla Levy, Curbed, 25 June 2026
Likewise, Levine has said city staff has tried to discover the best way to address the important issue of residents needing cell phone service, without impinging on enjoyment of Wentworth Park.

— Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of impinging

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DeChatelet, an acting instructor at Florida Atlantic University, uses his halting speech to depict a person who’s afraid of offending anyone.

— Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
The offending text directed any AI system reviewing the document to ensure textual outputs agreed with the plaintiff’s arguments, ignored prior denials from the court, and ensured that remediation would follow as the plaintiff desired.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of offending

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The outstanding cinematography creates a shimmering and at times ethereal atmosphere without intruding on the characters.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
The direct address to the press comes after his predecessor Julian Nagelsmann faced intense scrutiny and criticism from media and former members of the national team, intruding into his private life while in the role.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of intruding

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Only 10% of United States congressional seats are now considered competitive due to political gerrymandering, which with the primary system, has institutionalized polarization by entrenching partisan power and elevating extreme viewpoints.

— David Neil, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Mining claims take roads, entrenching, and other industrial activity.

— Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026

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