INFRINGING (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

infringing (on or upon)

verb

present participle of infringe (on or upon)

as in violating

to fail to keep a law that was struck down by the court for infringing upon the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

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Charlotte’s water utility has fielded about 18 complaints a day of people violating mandatory water restrictions in place since mid-May, when the region was facing an extreme drought crisis.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Just before kickoff, the Tide confirmed that Kirkpatrick was suspended for violating team rules.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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Reporter covering breaking and trending news Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in February, the NFL announced Monday, putting the award-winning rapper into the spotlight seven years after his company started producing the event.

— Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
That puts Adebayo just seven rebounds from breaking Udonis Haslem’s franchise record of 5,791 rebounds in a Heat uniform.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026

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infringing (on or upon)

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