What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
infractor
Example
The police arrested the infractor for breaking into the store. [infractor: noun]
Example
The company is taking legal action against the infractor for violating their copyright. [infractor: noun]
violator
Example
The violator was fined for parking in a no-parking zone. [violator: noun]
Example
The company terminated the contract with the violator for not meeting the agreed-upon terms. [violator: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Violator is more commonly used than infractor in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between infractor and violator?
Infractor is more formal than violator and is often used in legal or official documents.
