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Definitions

breach

[breech] / britʃ /

NOUN

gap

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crack rift rupture

STRONG

aperture break chasm chip cleft discontinuity fissure hole opening rent slit split

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement closing closure

STRONG

juncture misfortune solid

WEAK

bridge connection upholding

NOUN

violation of a law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contravention dereliction disregard infraction infringement neglect noncompliance offense transgression violation

STRONG

barratry delinquency disobedience nonobservance trespass

Antonyms

STRONGEST

obedience observance regard respect

WEAK

bridge connection upholding

NOUN

change from friendly to unfriendly relationship

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rift rupture

STRONG

alienation break difference disaffection disagreement discord disharmony dissension disunity division estrangement fissure fracture quarrel rent schism secession separation severance split strife variance withdrawal

WEAK

falling-out parting of the ways

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement closing closure

STRONG

accord concurrence connection harmony juncture likeness marriage peace sameness similarity union

WEAK

bridge upholding

Example Sentences

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On Friday, observers spotted what appeared to be a pip — or breach in the eggshell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"This was a release packaging issue caused by human error, not a security breach."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Maguire agreed that it was unlikely Chelsea would breach Premier League regulations.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The bank on Monday updated its forecast to $125 a barrel, warning that oil prices could breach the $150 mark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Asking directly seemed like a breach of some unspoken protocol.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

breach

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