transgress

verb
UK: /trænsˈɡres/
US: /trænsˈɡres/

  1. To break a law or rule.

    1. Do not transgress the speed limit here.
    2. The company knew they would transgress regulations if they continued the project.

  2. To go beyond the limit of what is morally or legally acceptable.

    1. He did transgress against me, and I'm upset.
    2. The film transgresses acceptable boundaries of taste and decency in its portrayal of violence.

Synonyms

offend breach sin infringe violate
transgress intransitive-verb

  1. To sin; to violate a moral principle or religious law.

    1. I did not transgress in my heart.
    2. Those who transgress God's laws will ultimately face judgment for their actions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transgress" in English means: To break a law or rule., To go beyond the limit of what is morally or legally acceptable..

The phonetic transcription of "transgress" is /trænsˈɡres/ in British English and /trænsˈɡres/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transgress": offend, breach, sin, infringe, violate.

Example usage of "transgress": "Do not transgress the speed limit here.". More examples on the page.