breach
[noun]
Synonyms:
- nonobservance, contravention, infraction, infringement, noncompliance, transgression, trespass, violation
- crack, cleft, fissure, gap, opening, rift, rupture, split

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Antonyms: observance
Contrasted words: conformance, conformity, observance, integrity, solidarity, union, unity, communion, community, accord, concord, harmony
Related Idioms: parting of ways
Related Words: disregard, nonobservance, delinquency, dereliction, neglect, division, separation, severance, alienation, estrangement, difference, discord, disharmony, dissension, disunity, strife, variance, secession, withdrawal, falling-out, quarrel, bore, penetrate

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. breach¹ /briːtʃ/ noun
[Language: Old English; Origin: bryce]

1. [uncountable and countable] an action that breaks a law, rule, or agreement
breach of
This was a clear breach of the 1994 Trade Agreement.
They sued the company for breach of contract.
a breach of professional duty
be in breach of something
He was clearly in breach of the law.

2. [countable] a serious disagreement between people, groups, or countries
breach with
Britain did not want to risk a breach with the US over sanctions.
breach between
What had caused the sudden breach between Henry and his son?
She wanted to help heal the breach between them.

3. breach of confidence/trust an action in which someone does something that people have trusted them not to do:
We regard the publication of this information as a serious breach of trust.

4. breach of security an action in which someone manages to learn secret information or manages to get into a place that is guarded:
There had been a major breach of security at the airbase.

5. breach of the peace British English the crime of making too much noise or fighting in a public place:
He was arrested and charged with breach of the peace.

6. [countable] a hole made in a wall that is intended to protect a place
breach in
a breach in the castle wall

7. step into the breach to help by doing someone else’s job or work when they are unable to do it Synonym : step in:
Thanks for stepping into the breach last week.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. breach² verb [transitive]

1. to break a law, rule, or agreement Synonym : break:
The company accused him of breaching his contract.

2. to break a hole in a wall that is intended to protect a place:
The storm had breached the sea wall in two places.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

breach
noun
I. breaking of a law/an agreement/a rule
ADJ. clear, fundamental, grave, serious | deliberate, flagrant He refused to bow to the Queen, in deliberate breach of etiquette.
minor | security
VERB + BREACH constitute Such behaviour constitutes a breach of confidentiality.
commit
PREP. in ~ of The court's decision is in breach of the European Convention on human rights.
~ of a minor breach of discipline
PHRASES a breach of confidence/trust, a breach of confidentiality/contract He was sued for breach of contract.
a breach of security, a breach of the peace

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

breach
II. break in friendly relations
VERB + BREACH cause, lead to | heal, repair
PREP. ~ between What caused the breach between the two brothers?
~ with She left home following the breach with her family.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲