transgression

noun
UK: /trænsˈɡreʃən/
US: /trænsˈɡreʃən/

  1. An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct.

    1. Lying is a transgression.
    2. His actions were a clear transgression of company policy and ethics guidelines.

  2. A moral or religious sin; a failure to uphold a moral principle.

    1. Forgive me for my transgression.
    2. The priest spoke about seeking forgiveness for past transgressions and sins.

  3. The act of going beyond or overstepping a boundary or limit.

    1. It was a transgression of privacy.
    2. Entering private property represents a serious transgression of boundaries.

Synonyms

offense sin violation crime wrongdoing infringement breach trespass

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transgression" in English means: An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct., A moral or religious sin; a failure to uphold a moral principle., The act of going beyond or overstepping a boundary or limit..

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

Synonyms for "transgression": offense, sin, violation, crime, wrongdoing, infringement, breach, trespass.

Example usage of "transgression": "Lying is a transgression.". More examples on the page.