HyperDic: infringe

English > 2 senses of the word infringe:
VERBsocialinfringe, conflict, run afoul, contravenego against, as of rules and laws
motioninfringe, encroach, impingeadvance beyond the usual limit
infringe > pronunciation
Soundsihnfrih'njh
Rhymesbinge ... unhinge: 14 rhymes with ihnjh...
English > infringe: 2 senses > verb 1, social
Meaninggo against, as of rules and laws.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Synonymsconflict, run afoul, contravene
Broadertransgress, offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, breakAct in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Spanishcontravenir, infringir
Catalaninfringir
Nounsinfringementa crime less serious than a felony
infringementan act that disregards an agreement or a right
English > infringe: 2 senses > verb 2, motion
MeaningAdvance beyond the usual limit.
PatternSomething ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Synonymsencroach, impinge
Broaderadvance, progress, pass on, move on, march on, go onMove forward, also in the metaphorical sense
Spanishinmiscuirse, invadir
Catalanenvair
Nounsinfringementan act that disregards an agreement or a right

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