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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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What appeared to Olson to be a data breach was actually a fabrication by the chatbot, Google told The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It also warned External link that military vessels approaching the strait would be considered a breach of the cease-fire agreement.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The BBC has approached Rockstar for comment, and has spoken to the hackers responsible for this latest breach, who called themselves ShinyHunters.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Cipriani, sued Shell in Los Angeles County Superior Court on March 9, alleging fraud and breach of an oral contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

When it was finished it would be impregnable: no giant, no troll, no dwarf, no mortal would be able to breach that wall.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

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