violation - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for violation , a list of similar words for violation from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

entry to another's property without right or permission

Synonyms

• encroachment
• intrusion
• trespass
• usurpation
• violation

More generic

• actus reus
• misconduct
• wrongdoing
• wrongful conduct

More specific

• inroad

Noun

a disrespectful act

Synonyms

• irreverence
• violation

More generic

• evil
• immorality
• iniquity
• wickedness

More specific

• blasphemy
• desecration
• profanation
• sacrilege

Noun

a crime less serious than a felony

Synonyms

• infraction
• infringement
• misdemeanor
• misdemeanour
• violation

More generic

• crime
• criminal offence
• criminal offense
• law-breaking

More specific

• bearing false witness
• breach of the peace
• disorderly behavior
• disorderly conduct
• disturbance of the peace
• false pretence
• false pretense
• indecent exposure
• lying under oath
• perjury
• public nudity
• sedition

Noun

an act that disregards an agreement or a right

Synonyms

• infringement
• violation

More generic

• actus reus
• misconduct
• wrongdoing
• wrongful conduct

More specific

• copyright infringement
• foul
• infringement of copyright
• patent infringement

Noun

the crime of forcing a person to submit to sexual intercourse against his or her will

Synonyms

• assault
• rape
• ravishment
• violation

More generic

• sex crime
• sex offense
• sexual abuse
• sexual assault

More specific

• carnal abuse
• date rape
• statutory rape

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