transgressing Definition
- 1to go beyond or over (a limit, boundary, etc.)
- 2to break (a law, commandment, etc.)
- 3to violate a moral principle; sin
Using transgressing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "transgressing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was arrested for transgressing the boundaries of the national park.
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The company was fined for transgressing environmental regulations.
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She felt guilty for transgressing her own moral code.
transgressing Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with transgressing
to violate or infringe upon something or someone
Example
By cheating on the exam, he transgressed against the school's honor code.
to cross a boundary or limit
Example
The comedian transgressed the line between humor and offensiveness.
to violate a social or cultural taboo
Example
In some cultures, eating certain foods is considered to transgress a taboo.
Summary: transgressing in Brief
To 'transgress' [tranz-gres-ing, trans-] means to go beyond a limit or boundary, break a law or commandment, or violate a moral principle. It is often used in legal or ethical contexts, as in 'He was arrested for transgressing the boundaries of the national park.' 'Transgress' can be used with prepositions like 'against' or 'the line,' and in phrases like 'transgress a taboo.'
