Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infringe-on
verb
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒ ɒn/
Definition
To violate or encroach upon someone’s rights or privileges.
Examples
- His actions may infringe on others’ privacy.
- They worried that new regulations would infringe on their freedoms.
Meaning
Infringe-on refers to the act of breaking the rules or limits set by laws or social norms, especially regarding the rights of others.
Synonyms
- violate
- encroach
- transgress
- interrupt