Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Breach.
How to pronounce breach:
US
Breach - as a noun
A failure to perform some promised act or obligation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
failure10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification)
A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
Example: "They hoped to avoid a break in relations"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11falling outrift7rupture9severance14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breakup15detachment18separation12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Breach - as a verb
Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Example: "Offend all laws of humanity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11go againstinfract12offend13transgress11violate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disrespect15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The hackers were able to exploit a breach in the company's security system."
"There was a breach of contract when the supplier failed to deliver the goods on time."
"The leak in the dam caused a breach that flooded the surrounding area."
"The lawsuit alleged a breach of privacy by the social media platform."
"The soldiers defended the breach in the fortress wall."
Word Game Points
Is BREACH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, breach is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BREACH has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is BREACH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, breach is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBREACH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is BREACH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, breach is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBREACH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
