infringer

in·fringe

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-frinj]
- /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/
- /ɪnˈfrɪnʤə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-frinj]
- /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

Definitions of infringer word

verb with object infringer to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule. 1
verb without object infringer to encroach or trespass (usually followed by on or upon): Don't infringe on his privacy. 1
noun infringer One who infringes. 1

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Origin of infringer

First appearance:

before 1525

One of the 28% oldest English words

1525-35; < Latin infringere to break, weaken, equivalent to in- in-2 + -fringere, combining form of frangere to break

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Parts of speech for Infringer

noun

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Infringer

infringer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for infringer

noun infringer

interloper — a person who interferes or meddles in the affairs of others: He was an athiest who felt like an interloper in this religious gathering.
intruder — to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
invader — to enter forcefully as an enemy; go into with hostile intent: Germany invaded Poland in 1939.
offender — to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.
transgressor — to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin.

All 7 Synonyms of infringer