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

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

In response, the OCA excommunicated all foundation officers, an action usually reserved for grave doctrinal infractions. —Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025

Vice Mayor Desire Campbell, the only council member who voted twice against the ban, asked if the council would be willing to lower the penalties for violating the ban to a simple infraction and $100 citation. —Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025