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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
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contravention dereliction disregard infraction infringement neglect noncompliance offense transgression violation
STRONG
barratry delinquency disobedience nonobservance trespass
Antonyms
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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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In all, according to posts about the data breach, 7.7 terabytes of information was available for download.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The group first announced the breach on March 20.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Estée Lauder is suing Malone herself, Jo Loves and Zara's UK arm for trademark infringement and breach of contract.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Cipriani alleged in a breach of oral contract and fraud lawsuit filed in March in California Superior Court that he consulted for Shell from August 2024 through February 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

‘It is a mile long or more, and the breach in it is wide.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien