Infringe — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈfrinj/ in·fringe

Meaning & Definition of Infringe

Infringe (verb)

  1. to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
  2. defeat, frustrate
  3. encroach —used with on or upon

Infringe (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in violate, breach

    similar: breach, break, violate, err, fall, offend, sin, stray, transgress, trespass, wander, backslide, lapse, mess up
    opposite: forgive, justify, pardon, regret, repent, rue

  2. as in invade, intrude

    similar: entrench, impinge, intrude, invade, snake, sneak, overpass, overreach, overrun, overshoot, overstep, creep, encroach, inch, worm

Related Entry: Infringe (on or upon) (verb)

Infringe (on or upon) is a different word from Infringe. The synonyms below are for infringe (on or upon), not for infringe.

  1. to fail to keep

    "a law that was struck down by the court for infringing upon the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution"

    similar: breach, break, contravene, fracture, offend, traduce, transgress, violate
    related: disobey, rebel, blow off, brush (off), disregard, flout, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight, tune out, wink (at), dismiss, pooh-pooh, scorn, shrug off, defy, resist, withstand
    opposite: comply (with), conform (to), follow, mind, obey, observe
    near: defer (to), serve, submit (to), surrender (to), yield (to), attend, hear, heed, listen (to), mark, note, notice, regard, watch

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Infringe

The most common words with a similar meaning to Infringe:

breach, break, violate, err, fall, offend, sin, stray, transgress, trespass, wander, backslide, lapse, mess up, entrench, impinge, intrude, invade, snake, sneak, overpass, overreach, overrun, overshoot, overstep, creep, encroach, inch, worm

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Infringe

Words with the opposite meaning of Infringe:

forgive, justify, pardon, regret, repent, rue

Word Forms of Infringe

Inflections: infringed, infringing

Derived words: infringer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Infringe

Medieval Latin infringere, from Latin, to break, crush, from in- + frangere to break break

First known use: 1533t

Frequently Asked Questions about Infringe

What does "Infringe" mean?

"Infringe" means to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another. As a verb, it is defined as: to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Infringe"?

Other words for "Infringe" include breach, break, violate, err, fall, offend, sin and stray. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Infringe" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Infringe"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Infringe". Common alternatives include breach, break, violate, err, fall, offend, sin, stray, transgress and trespass.

What is the opposite of "Infringe"?

Antonyms of "Infringe" include forgive, justify, pardon, regret, repent and rue.

Is "Infringe" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Infringe" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Infringe"?

"Infringe" is pronounced /in-ˈfrinj/ and divided into syllables as in·fringe.

What is the origin of the word "Infringe"?

"Infringe" comes from Medieval Latin infringere, from Latin, to break, crush, from in- + frangere to break break. First known use: 1533t.

What is another word for "Infringe" meaning "as in violate, breach"?

When "Infringe" (verb) means as in violate, breach, synonyms include breach, break, violate, err, fall and offend. Opposites in this sense include forgive, justify, pardon and regret.