Antonyms for the phrase "infringes upon" can be classified into different categories based on the context of the word usage. Opposite words for the literal meaning can be "respects," "honors," "protects," "upholds," and "maintains." If used in a legal context, antonyms can include "complies," "adheres," "obeys," "abides by," and "conforms to." In a societal aspect, antonyms can be "acknowledges," "considers," "accommodates," "comprehends," and "understands." Antonyms can also be derived based on the degree of infringement, such as "avoids" and "prevents" for mild infringement instances, or "violates" and "tramples" for severe cases.