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View usage for: transgression in British English (trænzˈɡrɛʃən) noun1. a breach of a law, etc; sin or crime 2. the act or an instance of transgressing transgression in American English (trænsˈgrɛʃən; trænzˈgrɛʃən) noun the act or an instance of transgressing; breach of a law, duty, etc.; sin Examples of 'transgression' in a sentencetransgression Any sense of transgression she might have had was now inextricably fused with a sense of the inevitable naturalness of her actions.Anna, as she entered the studio, had a sudden sense of transgression.I and my kind were cast out, for some transgression we can no longer even recall, and we are still in search of our redemption.One transgression, no matter how minor, and she'll be gone while her footprints are still warm on the floor. Synonyms of 'transgression'crime, wrong, fault, error More Synonyms of transgression tales of the candidate's alleged past transgressions Additional synonymsDefinition a breaking of a promise, obligation, etc. The congressman was accused of a breach of secrecy laws. Synonyms nonobservance, abuse, violation, infringement, trespass, disobedience, transgression, contravention, infraction, noncompliance They are in direct contravention of the law. Synonyms breach, violation, infringement, trespass, disobedience, transgression, infractionThis is a sign of the encroachment of commercialism in medicine. Synonyms intrusion, invasion, violation, infringement, trespass, incursion, usurpation, inroad, impingement Nearby words oftransgression - transformation
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Additional synonymsDefinition a defect or failing Hypocrisy is one fault of which he cannot be accused. Synonyms misdeed, failing, wrong, offence, sin, lapse, misconduct, wrongdoing, trespass, frailty, misdemeanour, delinquency, transgression, peccadilloAnother infraction would mean a stint in a probation centre. Synonyms violation, breach, infringement, breaking, trespass, transgression, contravention, nonfulfilment infringement of privacy Synonyms contravention, breach, violation, trespass, transgression, infraction, noncompliance, nonobservance Definition a wicked act He rails against the iniquities of capitalism. Synonyms wickedness, wrong, crime, evil, sin, offence, injustice, wrongdoing, misdeed, infamy, abomination, sinfulness, baseness, unrighteousness, heinousness, evildoingDefinition an evil or illegal action the alleged financial misdeeds of his government Synonyms offence, wrong, crime, fault, sin, misconduct, trespass, misdemeanour, transgression, villainyDefinition a minor wrongdoing I knew nothing about my partner's misdemeanours. Synonyms offence, misconduct, infringement, trespass, misdeed, transgression, misbehaviour, peccadilloDefinition a breaking of a law or rule It is a criminal offence to sell goods which are unsafe. Synonyms crime, wrong, sin, lapse, fault, violation, wrongdoing, trespass, felony, misdemeanour, delinquency, misdeed, transgression, peccadillo, unlawful act, breach of conduct Definition a trivial misdeed the peccadillos of the governing elite Synonyms misdeed, slip, error, lapse, indiscretion, misdemeanour, infraction, petty sin, trifling fault Definition any offence against a principle or standard Was it a sin to have believed too much in themselves? Synonyms crime, offence, misdemeanour, error, lapse, wrongdoing, misdeed, transgression, act of evil, guiltDefinition a sin or wrongdoing Forgive us our trespasses. Synonyms sin, crime, fault, error, offence, breach, misconduct, wrongdoing, misdemeanour, delinquency, misdeed, transgression, misbehaviour, iniquity, infraction, evildoing, injuryAdditional synonymsThis is a flagrant violation of state law. Synonyms breach, abuse, infringement, contravention, trespass, transgression, infractionDefinition something bad, immoral, or unjust I intend to right the wrong done to you. Synonyms offence, injury, crime, abuse, error, sin, injustice, grievance, infringement, trespass, misdeed, transgression, infraction, bad or evil deed Definition immoral or illegal behaviour The authorities haven't found any evidence of criminal wrongdoing. Synonyms crime, vice, corruption, guilt, misconduct, delinquency, wickedness, iniquity, illegality, villainy, lawbreaking, malefaction |