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Synonyms of breach

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Another word for breach is break. Other synonyms of breach are gap and rupture.

Synonyms and similar words for breach

nounA gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee / embankment...

  • breakA physical space that opens up in something or between two things.
  • ruptureA social breach or break, between individuals or groups.
  • fissure

nounA breaking of waters, as over a vessel or a coastal defence; the waters themselves.

nounMore synonyms

  • gapAn opening that implies a breach or defect.
  • rift

Meaning of breach

  1. noun A gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee / embankment; the space between the parts of a solid body rent by violence.
  2. noun The act of breaking, in a figurative sense.
  3. noun A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation or tie; violation; non-fulfillment.

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Questions about synonyms of breach

What is another word for breach?
Breach has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as break, gap and rupture.
What does breach mean?
Breach means a gap or opening made by breaking or battering, as in a wall, fortification or levee / embankment; the space between the parts of a solid body rent by violence.

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