Infringe (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Advance beyond the usual limit.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

• Impinge
• Encroach

Hypernyms

• Pass On
• Go On
• March On
• Move On
• Advance

Related Words

• Infringement (noun)

Meaning ²

Go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afoul of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Contravene
• Run Afoul
• Conflict

Hypernyms

• Break
• Transgress
• Go Against
• Breach
• Offend
• Violate

Related Words

• Infringement (noun)