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infringe vs breach

breach vs infringe

infringe is not a noun while breach is a noun.

infringe and breach both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
infringe No No Yes No
breach Yes No Yes No
As verbs, breach is a hypernym of infringe; that is, breach is a word with a broader meaning than infringe:
  • infringe: go against, as of rules and laws
  • breach: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Other hypernyms of infringe include break, go against, infract, offend, transgress, violate.
infringe (noun) breach (noun)
a failure to perform some promised act or obligation
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)
infringe (verb) breach (verb)
advance beyond the usual limit make an opening or gap in
go against, as of rules and laws act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Difference between infringe and breach

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