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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of infraction

The district now appears to be more judicious in imposing long-term removals, reserving them for serious, potentially dangerous infractions. —Bryant Furlow, ProPublica, 12 Feb. 2025

An American teacher held by Russia for 3½ years for a minor medical cannabis infraction was back on U.S. soil Tuesday night after his release earlier in the day, officials said. —Sarah Dean, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2025

Listen to this article A road rage incident in Southington on Thursday led to charges against one man and another receiving an infraction for allegedly throwing something from his vehicle. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025

Witkoff had traveled to Russia to help secure the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher held for 3½ years for a minor medical cannabis infraction. —Keir Simmons, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025