Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

transgress

verb
/trænsˈɡrɛs/
Definition
To go beyond the bounds or limits of something, typically a moral principle or a law.
Examples
  • He transgressed the established guidelines by taking shortcuts.
  • Her actions transgressed the accepted norms of behavior.
Meaning
Transgressing means violating a rule, law, or standard; it implies crossing a line that should not be crossed.
Synonyms
  • violate
  • overstep
  • cross
  • defy