noun
1. a crime less serious than a felony (Freq. 6)
• Syn: ↑misdemeanor, ↑misdemeanour, ↑infraction, ↑infringement
• Derivationally related forms: ↑infringe (for: ↑infringement), ↑infract (for: ↑infraction)
• Hypernyms: ↑crime, ↑offense, ↑criminal offense, ↑criminal offence, ↑offence, ↑law-breaking
• Hyponyms:
↑disorderly conduct, ↑disorderly behavior, ↑disturbance of the peace, ↑breach of the peace, ↑false pretense, ↑false pretence, ↑indecent exposure, ↑public nudity, ↑perjury, ↑bearing false witness, ↑lying under oath, ↑sedition
2. entry to another's property without right or permission (Freq. 2)
• Syn: ↑trespass, ↑encroachment, ↑intrusion, ↑usurpation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑intrude (for: ↑intrusion), ↑violate, ↑encroach (for: ↑encroachment), ↑trespass (for: ↑trespass)
• Hypernyms: ↑wrongdoing, ↑wrongful conduct, ↑misconduct, ↑actus reus
• Hyponyms: ↑inroad
3. an act that disregards an agreement or a right (Freq. 2)
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he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment
• Syn: ↑infringement
• Derivationally related forms: ↑infringe (for: ↑infringement), ↑violate
• Hypernyms: ↑wrongdoing, ↑wrongful conduct, ↑misconduct, ↑actus reus
• Hyponyms: ↑copyright infringement, ↑infringement of copyright, ↑foul, ↑patent infringement
4. a disrespectful act (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑irreverence
• Derivationally related forms: ↑violate, ↑irreverent (for: ↑irreverence)
• Hypernyms: ↑evil, ↑immorality, ↑wickedness, ↑iniquity
• Hyponyms: ↑profanation, ↑desecration, ↑blasphemy, ↑sacrilege
5. the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
• Syn: ↑rape, ↑assault, ↑ravishment
• Derivationally related forms: ↑ravish (for: ↑ravishment), ↑assault (for: ↑assault), ↑violate, ↑rape (for: ↑rape)
• Hypernyms: ↑sexual assault, ↑sexual abuse, ↑sex crime, ↑sex offense
• Hyponyms: ↑date rape, ↑statutory rape, ↑carnal abuse
Useful english dictionary. 2012.