transgress

Pronunciation: /tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
  2. verb spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline
  3. verb commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

Etymology

From Middle English transgressen, from Old French transgresser and Latin transgressus, past participle of transgredior.

In classic literature

Synonyms

offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
disrespect
Narrower (hyponyms)
sin, trespass, drop the ball, conflict
Opposite (antonyms)
observe

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