VIOLATIONS Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

violations

noun

plural of violation

as in crimes

a breaking of a moral or legal code in colonial times blasphemy was considered a serious civil violation that merited harsh punishment

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as in infringements

a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation a military action that must be regarded as a violation of the treaty

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as in rapes

the act of forcing a person to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse war crimes include the violation of civilians

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Recent Examples of violations It’s designed to limit TAPPS rule violations and relies more on fact than the UIL’s process, which is designed to allow coaches to voice their opinions if necessary. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026 Sources say that the information sharing included details about immigrants who are just suspected of civil immigration violations, such as overstaying their visa. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 While Under Armour and Columbia Sportswear reportedly did not respond to the Nottingham team, both brands told Sourcing Journal about reports of labor violations at Needle Craft that prompted investigations and remediation efforts beginning in 2024. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has cited Lineage for unsanitary and nuisance conditions related to rodent and pest control violations. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Stockton, California, now uses AI to scan for code violations proactively and rank them for inspectors; its pilot surfaced 4,000 violations in five days. — Tom Dowling, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Subsequent serious rights violations followed a deadly military crackdown on protests, which subsequently triggered a nationwide armed resistance movement and a bloody civil war. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 There is no mention of antitrust violations from the potential merger of CBS News — which Paramount now owns — and CNN, which is part of WBD. — Chris Wallace, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026 The case was about violations of UNCLOS, which covers the rights of states related to business, environment, natural resources, and freedom of navigation. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

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Noun

Bryan DiGirolamo, special agent in charge of ATF New York, told CNN the more guns are traced, the more crimes between the US and Canada can be linked, ultimately exposing trafficking rings.

— Mark Morales, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
South Africa has disputed the numbers, saying some of those deaths were connected to crimes like robberies and not migration protests.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

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Noun

To complete the drama, England finished with 13, Argentina with 15 when Henry Pollock was sent to the sin-bin over team infringements and Emmanuel Iyogun, on debut, for cynical offending.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
The Bill of Rights establishes the rights of the people against infringements by the State.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026

Definition of infringements

Noun

Forensic evidence and investigative findings across the multiple cases led law enforcement to identify Cerf as a suspect in the rapes, authorities said.

— Aaron Martinez, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
The office cautioned that the actual number of rapes are likely higher due because many cases go unreported by the victims due to fear of reprisal and stigmatization.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of rapes

Noun

Fans of improv, musicals and audience participation will thoroughly enjoy this performance and should be prepared to repent for sins like eating a hamburger, owning too many snakes or yearning for a younger man.

— Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026
Seven of our contributors gamely shared (some of) their secret sins.

— Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of sins

Noun

The shortage is costing Ukraine most acutely, where cities some nights appear defenseless to Moscow’s rocket assaults.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Since October 2023, the number and severity of settler attacks have skyrocketed, including arson and other destruction of property, the killing of livestock, violent assaults and murder, taking place almost every day.

— Kamel Musallet, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

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