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View usage for: (trænzgres) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense transgresses, present participle transgressing, past tense, past participle transgressedverbIf someone transgresses, they break a moral law or a rule of behaviour. If a politician transgresses, that is not the fault of the media. [VERB] ...a monk who had transgressed against the law of celibacy. [VERB + against] It seemed to me that he had transgressed the boundaries of good taste. [VERB noun] Synonyms: go beyond, exceed, infringe, overstep More Synonyms of transgress transgression (trænzgreʃən)Word forms: plural transgressions variable noun Tales of the candidate's alleged past transgressions have begun springing up. Synonyms: crime, wrong, fault, error More Synonyms of transgress More Synonyms of transgress transgress in British English (trænzˈɡrɛs) verb1. to break (a law, rule, etc) 2. to go beyond or overstep (a limit) Derived forms transgressor (transˈgressor) noun Word origin C16: from Latin transgredī, from trans- + gradī to step transgress in American English (trænsˈgrɛs; trænzˈgrɛs) verb transitive1. to overstep or break (a law, commandment, etc.) 2. to go beyond (a limit, boundary, etc.) verb intransitive3. to break a law or commandment; sin Derived forms transgressive (transˈgressive) adjective transgressor (transˈgressor) noun Word origin Fr transgresser < L transgressus, pp. of transgredi, to step over, pass over < trans-, trans- + gradi, to step, walk: see grade Examples of 'transgress' in a sentencetransgress Definition to break (a law or rule) We should be confident that justice is done to those who transgress. Synonyms misbehave break the law lapse fall from grace go astray be out of order do or go wrong Definition to overstep (a limit) He had transgressed the boundaries of good taste. Synonyms go beyond overstep defy encroach upon Additional synonymsDefinition to fail to observe (an agreement, promise, or law) We didn't know we were breaking the law. Synonyms disobey, breach, defy, violate, disregard, flout, infringe, contravene (formal), transgress, go counter to, infract Definition to break (a rule or law) He said the article did not contravene the industry's code of conduct. Synonyms break, violate, go against, infringe, disobey, transgressDefinition to neglect or refuse to obey (a person or an order) He was forever disobeying the rules. Synonyms infringe, defy, refuse to obey, flout, violate, contravene (formal), overstep, transgress, go counter to Nearby words oftransgress - transform
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Additional synonymsDefinition to sin If he errs again there will be serious consequences. Synonyms sin, fall, offend, lapse, trespass, do wrong, deviate, misbehave, go astray, transgress, be out of order, blot your copybook (informal) Definition to go beyond the limit of (a restriction) This programme exceeded the bounds of taste and decency. Synonyms go over the limit of, go beyond, overstep, go beyond the bounds of Definition to violate or break (a law or agreement) The film exploited his image and infringed his copyright. Synonyms break, violate, contravene (formal), disobey, transgressDefinition to commit a crime alleged criminals who offend while on bail Synonyms break the law, sin, err, do wrong, fall, fall from grace, go astray Definition to commit a sin They charged him with sinning against God and man. Synonyms transgress, offend, lapse, err, trespass (archaic), fall from grace, go astray, commit a sin, do wrong Forgive those who trespass against us. Synonyms sin, offend, transgress, commit a sin, wrong, violateDefinition to break (a law or agreement) They violated the ceasefire agreement. Synonyms break, infringe, disobey, transgress, ignore, defy, disregard, flout, rebel against, contravene (formal), fly in the face of, overstep, not comply with, take no notice of, encroach upon, pay no heed to, infract |