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- [in-frinj]
- /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/
- /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/
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- [in-frinj]
- /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/
Definitions of infringe word
- verb with object infringe to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule. 1
- verb without object infringe to encroach or trespass (usually followed by on or upon): Don't infringe on his privacy. 1
- noun infringe Actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.). 1
- transitive verb infringe breach, violate 1
- intransitive verb infringe trespass 1
- verb infringe If someone infringes a law or a rule, they break it or do something which disobeys it. 0
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Origin of infringe
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin infringere to break, weaken, equivalent to in- in-2 + -fringere, combining form of frangere to break
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Parts of speech for Infringe
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infringe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infringe
verb infringe
- contravene — To contravene a law or rule means to do something that is forbidden by the law or rule.
- intrude — to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
- disobey — Fail to obey (rules, a command, or someone in authority).
- impose — to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes.
- trespass — Law. an unlawful act causing injury to the person, property, or rights of another, committed with force or violence, actual or implied. a wrongful entry upon the lands of another. the action to recover damages for such an injury.
Antonyms for infringe
verb infringe
- obey — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.
- comply — If someone or something complies with an order or set of rules, they are in accordance with what is required or expected.
- give — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- receive — to take into one's possession (something offered or delivered): to receive many gifts.
- discharge — to relieve of a charge or load; unload: to discharge a ship.
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