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Antonyms for the word "breach"

Noun

Sense: A violation of a law, obligation, or standard.

• Adherence: The act of following or observing a law, obligation, or standard. The company's strict adherence to safety protocols prevented any breaches.
• Compliance: The act of conforming to or obeying a law, obligation, or standard. They made sure their business was in compliance with all legal requirements to avoid any breaches.

Verb

Sense: To make a gap in a wall, barrier, or defense.

• Mend: To repair or fix a gap in a wall, barrier, or defense. The workers quickly mended the breach in the fence to prevent intruders.
• Seal: To close or secure a gap in a wall, barrier, or defense. In order to protect against further breaches, they sealed the cracks in the fortress walls.

Verb

Sense: To break or violate a contract, agreement, or relationship.

• Uphold: To honor or maintain a contract, agreement, or relationship. They promised to uphold their end of the deal, ensuring there would be no breach of the contract.
• Keep: To fulfill or respect a contract, agreement, or relationship. By keeping their promises, they avoided breaching the terms of the partnership.