Definitions
- Referring to exceeding or going beyond a limit or boundary. - Talking about violating a rule, law, or social norm. - Describing an action that is inappropriate or intrusive.
- Referring to breaking or violating a law, rule, or moral code. - Talking about doing something that is considered wrong or sinful. - Describing an action that goes against accepted standards of behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to breaking a rule or boundary.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Overstep is more commonly used in everyday language, while transgress is more formal and less common.
- 2Intensity: Transgress implies a more serious violation than overstep.
- 3Connotation: Overstep can imply a mistake or error in judgment, while transgress implies a deliberate and intentional violation.
- 4Scope: Overstep can refer to exceeding limits or boundaries in general, while transgress is more specific to breaking laws or moral codes.
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Remember this!
While overstep and transgress are synonyms that both refer to breaking a rule or boundary, there are some differences between them. Overstep is more commonly used and can imply a mistake or error in judgment, while transgress is more formal and implies a deliberate and intentional violation of laws or moral codes.
