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
