Infringe (original) (raw)
I. (verb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Advance beyond the usual limit
Synonyms:
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)