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 transgress transgress /trænzˈgrɛs/

verb

  1. () Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises  ( go against , infract , offend , breach , break , transgress , violate )
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
     Offend all laws of humanity
    offend all laws of humanity
     Violate the basic laws or human civilization
    violate the basic laws or human civilization
     Break a law
    break a law
     Break a promise
    break a promise
  2. Pass beyond (limits or boundaries)  ( transgress , trespass , overstep )
    pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
  3. Commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law  ( transgress , trespass , sin )
    commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
      The preacher delivered a sermon reminding his congregation not to sin and to lead virtuous lives.
    The preacher delivered a sermon reminding his congregation not to sin and to lead virtuous lives.
  4. Spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline  ( transgress )
    spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline
     The sea transgresses along the West coast of the island
    The sea transgresses along the West coast of the island