infringing (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfrɪndʒɪŋ/

Definition

Actively violating a law, agreement, or established right, especially by using someone else's intellectual property without permission.

Examples

• The company was accused of infringing the patent of its competitor.

• Sharing copyrighted movies online is infringing the rights of the creators.

• His actions were seen as infringing on the privacy of his neighbors.

How to Use infringing

infringe on (prepositional phrase)

To violate or encroach upon something, such as a right or boundary. — "The new law does not infringe on fundamental freedoms."

infringe upon (prepositional phrase)

To violate or encroach upon something, such as a right or boundary. — "We must ensure that our actions do not infringe upon the rights of others."

Synonyms of infringing

Words with a similar meaning to infringing:

• violating
• trespassing
• encroaching
• encroaching upon

Antonyms of infringing

Words with the opposite meaning to infringing:

• respecting
• honoring
• adhering to

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