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INFRINGE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Advance beyond the usual limit

Synonyms:

encroach; impinge; infringe

Classified under:

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming

Hypernyms (to "infringe" is one way to...):

advance; go on; march on; move on; pass on; progress (move forward, also in the metaphorical sense)

Sentence frames:

Something ----s
Something is ----ing PP

Derivation:

infringement (an act that disregards an agreement or a right)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Go against, as of rules and laws

Example:

This behavior conflicts with our rules

Synonyms:

conflict; contravene; infringe; run afoul

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "infringe" is one way to...):

breach; break; go against; infract; offend; transgress; violate (act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s PP

Derivation:

infringement (a crime less serious than a felony)

infringement (an act that disregards an agreement or a right)

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