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- pronunciation:
- ihn
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
infringes, infringing, infringed |
| definition: |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usu. fol. by "on" or "upon").
They argued about whether any type of censorship infringes on the right of free speech.- similar words:
- trespass
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| related words: |
offend, trespass |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to violate, break, or go beyond the limits of.
I haven't been able to trust him since he infringed our agreement.- similar words:
- break, contravene
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| related words: |
breach, disobey, violate |
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