infract

/ɪnˈfrækt/

Definitions

1. verb

to break or infringe a law, rule, or agreement

“The company infracted copyright laws by not paying royalties.”

2. verb

to cause or undergo a heart attack

“Smoking can infract the heart and lead to long-term damage.”

3. noun

an act or instance of infracting

“The infract of the company’s policies was a serious offense.”

Synonyms

  • breach
  • infringe
  • transgress
  • violate

Antonyms

  • adhere
  • comply
  • obey