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goof vs infract

infract vs goof

goof is a noun but infract is not a noun.

goof and infract both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
goof Yes No Yes No
infract No No Yes No
As verbs, infract is a hypernym of goof; that is, infract is a word with a broader meaning than goof:
  • goof: commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
  • infract: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Other hypernyms of goof include breach, break, go against, offend, transgress, violate.
goof (noun) infract (noun)
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
goof (verb) infract (verb)
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Difference between goof and infract

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