Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

transgressor

noun
/trænsˈɡrɛsər/
Definition
A person who goes beyond a limit or boundary, especially in terms of moral principles or laws.
Examples
  • The transgressor was held accountable for their actions in court.
  • She felt like a transgressor for breaking her promise.
  • In the story, the main character is labeled a transgressor after defying societal norms.
Meaning
Someone who violates a rule, principle, or law.
Synonyms
  • offender
  • violator
  • sinner
  • lawbreaker
  • miscreant