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transgress

trans·gress
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [trans-gres, tranz-]
    • /trænsˈgrɛs, trænz-/
    • /trænzˈɡres/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trans-gres, tranz-]
    • /trænsˈgrɛs, trænz-/

Definitions of transgress word

  • verb without object transgress to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin. 1
  • verb with object transgress to pass over or go beyond (a limit, boundary, etc.): to transgress bounds of prudence. 1
  • verb with object transgress to go beyond the limits imposed by (a law, command, etc.); violate; infringe: to transgress the will of God. 1
  • verb transgress If someone transgresses, they break a moral law or a rule of behaviour. 0
  • verb transgress to break (a law, rule, etc) 0
  • verb transgress to go beyond or overstep (a limit) 0
See all 9 definitions of transgress

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Origin of transgress

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin trānsgressus (past participle of trānsgredī to step across), equivalent to trāns- trans- + -gred- (combining form of gradī to step; see grade) + -tus past participle suffix, with dt > ss

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Parts of speech for Transgress

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Transgress

transgress popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for transgress

verb transgress

  • bollix — to make a muddle of; bungle; botch
  • boo-boo — A boo-boo is a silly mistake or blunder.
  • booboos — a stupid or silly mistake; blunder.
  • breached — the act or a result of breaking; break or rupture.
All 31 Synonyms of transgress

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Related words

  • offend

    to irritate, annoy, or anger; cause resentful displeasure in: Even the hint of prejudice offends me.

  • violate

    to break, infringe, or transgress (a law, rule, agreement, promise, instructions, etc.).
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