Definitions
- Referring to a violation of a law, rule, or agreement. - Talking about an encroachment on someone's rights, property, or privacy. - Describing a breach of a contract, patent, or trademark.
- Referring to a violation of a moral, ethical, or social norm. - Talking about an act that goes beyond acceptable boundaries or limits. - Describing a behavior that is considered taboo or forbidden.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a violation or breaking of a rule or norm.
- 2Both words imply a sense of wrongdoing or fault.
- 3Both words can be used in legal or moral contexts.
- 4Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Infringe is more commonly used in legal or contractual contexts, while transgress is more often used in moral or ethical contexts.
- 2Type of rule: Infringe refers to a specific law, rule, or agreement, while transgress refers to a broader moral or social norm.
- 3Severity: Transgress implies a more serious or taboo violation than infringe.
- 4Intent: Infringe can be accidental or unintentional, while transgress implies a deliberate or intentional act.
- 5Usage: Infringe is more commonly used in formal or technical writing, while transgress is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Infringe and transgress are synonyms that both refer to a violation or breaking of a rule or norm. However, infringe is more commonly used in legal or contractual contexts, while transgress is more often used in moral or ethical contexts. Transgress also implies a more serious or taboo violation than infringe, and it suggests a deliberate or intentional act.
