transgressor

[trans-gres-er]

transgressor Definition

  • 1a person who breaks a law or moral code
  • 2a person who violates rules or conventions

Using transgressor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "transgressor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The transgressor was caught and punished for his crime.

  • Example

    She was seen as a transgressor for speaking out against the government.

  • Example

    The company fired the employee for being a transgressor of their code of conduct.

transgressor Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for transgressor

  • law-abiding citizen
  • innocent person

Phrases with transgressor

  • a person who repeatedly breaks laws or moral codes

    Example

    He was labeled a repeat transgressor after being arrested for the third time.

  • first-time transgressor

    a person who has committed a crime or violated a rule for the first time

    Example

    The judge was lenient with the first-time transgressor and gave him a warning instead of a fine.

  • social transgressor

    a person who violates social norms or conventions

    Example

    Wearing a hat indoors is considered a social transgression in some cultures.

Origins of transgressor

from Latin 'transgressus', meaning 'stepping across'

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Summary: transgressor in Brief

A 'transgressor' [trans-gres-er] is a person who breaks laws, moral codes, or rules. It can refer to a person who violates social norms or conventions. Examples include 'The transgressor was caught and punished for his crime.' and 'She was seen as a transgressor for speaking out against the government.' Synonyms include 'offender,' 'lawbreaker,' and 'culprit.'