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infringe

//ɪnˈfrɪndʒ//
English Definition
To violate or encroach upon (rights, rules).
中文释义
侵犯;违反;侵占
Example Sentence

Publishing a copyrighted photograph without permission can infringe the creator's legal rights.

未经许可出版受版权保护的照片可能侵犯创作者的法律权利。

Synonyms
violate encroach trespass
Antonyms
respect obey
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in + fring(打破,fracture) → 破坏界限 → 侵犯。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “infringe”?

  1. A To violate or encroach upon (rights, rules).
  2. B Put at risk
  3. C Give in, yield
  4. D To bring into line.
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A — To violate or encroach upon (rights, rules).. “infringe” means To violate or encroach upon (rights, rules)..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To violate or encroach upon (rights, rules).”?

  1. A align
  2. B jeopardize
  3. C succumb
  4. D infringe
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D — infringe. “infringe” means To violate or encroach upon (rights, rules)..

Common questions about “infringe”

What does “infringe” mean?

infringe — To violate or encroach upon (rights, rules).. In Chinese: 侵犯;违反;侵占.

How do you pronounce “infringe”?

infringe is pronounced //ɪnˈfrɪndʒ//.

How is “infringe” used in a sentence?

Publishing a copyrighted photograph without permission can infringe the creator's legal rights. (未经许可出版受版权保护的照片可能侵犯创作者的法律权利。)

What are synonyms for “infringe”?

violate, encroach, trespass — all close in meaning to infringe (To violate or encroach upon (rights, rules).).

What is the opposite of “infringe”?

respect, obey — each the opposite of infringe (To violate or encroach upon (rights, rules).).

Is “infringe” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. infringe is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “infringe”?

in + fring(打破,fracture) → 破坏界限 → 侵犯。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.