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infringe

verb

Advance beyond the usual limit

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NF
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪnˈfɹɪndʒ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Advance beyond the usual limit

verb

  1. Go against, as of rules and laws

    “He ran afoul of the law”

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Example Sentences

He ran afoul of the law
This behavior conflicts with our rules

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