brechan

/briːtʃ/ or /briːtʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

a break or gap in something, especially a wall, fence, or other barrier, or a failure to comply with an agreement or standard.

“The storm caused a breach in the dam.”

2. verb

to break or cause a break in something, especially a barrier, or to fail to comply with an agreement or standard.

“The new policy will breach the current contract.”

Synonyms

  • break
  • rupture
  • violation

Antonyms

  • compliance
  • integrity