infract
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ɪnˈfrækt/
KK: /ɪnˈfrækt/
transitive verb
Definition
To break a rule or law; to violate something.
Example
The company was fined for infracting environmental regulations.
Tense Forms
Past: infracted
Past Participle: infracted
Conversation
I can't believe he decided to infract the rules like that.
Right? It was such a dumb move on his part.
I just hope he realizes that he might face some consequences for his actions.
Definitely, violating the rules never ends well.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
violate
transgress
breach
Antonyms
obey
comply
follow
Root Explanation
Infract is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "frangere" (meaning to break). The word describes the act of breaking a rule or law, hence to infringe upon something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('in-') breaking ('frangere') a rule — that's why infract means to break a rule.
Visually Confused Words
infarct
interact
diffract