NYT Dictionary

INFRACT

/ɪnˈfɹækt/
VerbAdjectiveIN-fractin-fract · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2025

Meaning

To infringe, violate or disobey (a rule).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin īnfringō, past participle īnfractus. See infringe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

transgressoffendviolatebreachbreakcontraveneinfringetrespass

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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