NYT Dictionary

INFRINGING

/ˌɪnfɹˈɪndʒɪŋ/
VerbAdjectivein-FRING-ingin-fring-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of infringe

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From infringe + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

conflictinfringecontraveneencroachimpingeplagiarismviolation

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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