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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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Observers spotted what appeared to be a pip — or breach in the eggshell — on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The judge left intact Blake Lively’s claims of retaliation by Wayfarer Studios, aiding and abetting, and breach of contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 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 slightest breach in decorum would find the perpetrator kicked off on the side of the road, no matter where we were.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.