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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

Could trying to make my beds look pristine be considered a breach of Airbnb rules?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

According to Curreri, human remains and personal possessions had been treated "so disrespectfully" that it showed "a pretty significant breach of trust".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Each time we breach these defenses a horde of insects pours through.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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