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infringe

verb
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

Meaning

To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.

Example Sentences

Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.

Example Expressions

infringe on rights

Synonyms

violate, breach, contravene, disobey, transgress

Antonyms

respect, obey, uphold

Collocations

infringe copyright, infringe rights, infringe on privacy

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