What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
violating
Example
He was arrested for violating the traffic laws. [violating: verb]
Example
The company was fined for violating environmental regulations. [violating: gerund or present participle]
breach
Example
The employee was fired for breaching the company's code of conduct. [breaching: verb]
Example
The company suffered a major breach of customer data. [breach: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Violating is more commonly used in everyday language, while breach is more commonly used in legal or business contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between violating and breach?
Breach is generally considered more formal than violating, due to its association with legal and business contexts.
