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transgress

[tranˈsɡres]

transgress Definition

  • 1to go beyond or break a moral or legal boundary
  • 2to violate a command or law

Using transgress: Examples

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

  • Example

    He transgressed the rules of the game.

  • Example

    The company transgressed the environmental regulations.

  • Example

    She felt guilty for transgressing her own moral code.

  • Example

    The soldier was punished for transgressing the orders.

transgress Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for transgress

Phrases with transgress

  • to do something that is against a particular law, rule, or moral principle

    Example

    He was accused of transgressing against the company's code of conduct.

  • transgress boundaries

    to exceed or overstep limits or boundaries

    Example

    The journalist was criticized for transgressing the boundaries of privacy in his reporting.

  • to cross a limit or boundary, often in a way that is unacceptable or inappropriate

    Example

    The comedian transgressed the line with his offensive jokes.

Origins of transgress

from Latin 'transgressus', meaning 'stepped across'

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Summary: transgress in Brief

The verb 'transgress' [tranˈsɡres] means to break a moral or legal boundary, or to violate a command or law. It is often used in formal contexts and can be seen in phrases like 'transgress against' and 'transgress boundaries.' Examples include 'He transgressed the rules of the game' and 'The company transgressed the environmental regulations.'