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单词 transgressions
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transgression

noun

trans·​gres·​sion tran(t)s-ˈgre-shən How to pronounce transgression (audio)
tranz-
: an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
a
: infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty
b
: the spread of the sea over land areas and the consequent unconformable deposit of sediments on older rocks

Synonyms

  • breach
  • crime
  • debt
  • error
  • lawbreaking
  • malefaction
  • misdeed
  • misdoing
  • offense
  • offence
  • sin
  • trespass
  • violation
  • wrongdoing
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Example Sentences

acts that are transgressions against the laws of civilized societies everywhere a dying woman asking for divine forgiveness for a lifetime of transgressions
Recent Examples on the Web But House of the Dragon attaches itself intimately to the Targaryens, a dynasty built on one of the most fundamental kinds of transgression. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2022 So sure that the skipper immediately got ejected after Nola was called for that transgression on a replay review, allowing the Washington Nationals to score the go-ahead run. Howard Fendrich, ajc, 14 Aug. 2022 Many of their encounters with the Russians began with an alleged transgression and ended with demands to collaborate. Ian Lovett, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2022 The assault on the Capitol is hardly the former President’s first transgression. Frida Ghitis, CNN, 23 June 2022 The noun enormity, dating in English from the late 1400s, originally denoted either (1) deviation from sound morality; or (2) a crime, offense, or monstrous transgression. Bryan A. Garner, National Review, 9 June 2022 Meyer’s biggest transgression was going 2-11 and putting forth minimal effort as far as game-planning, learning roster rules, and studying opponents. Ben Volin, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2022 Lyne’s take on the material, scripted without distinction by Zach Helm and Sam Levinson, manages to drain all the subtlety and psychological complexity from Highsmith’s story of marital warfare, transgression and obsession. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2022 At a party earlier this year, Mr. Musk dropped to one knee in front of Mr. Brin and apologized profusely for the transgression, begging for forgiveness, according to people with knowledge of the incident. Emily Glazer, WSJ, 24 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

transgression

noun

trans·​gres·​sion trans-ˈgre-shən How to pronounce transgression (audio)
: a violation of a command or law

transgressions

noun

plural of transgression
1
as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code acts that are transgressions against the laws of civilized societies everywhere

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • crimes
  • sins
  • violations
  • offences
  • misdeeds
  • wrongdoings
  • trespasses
  • felonies
  • errors
  • offenses
  • misdoings
  • debts
  • malefactions
  • breaches
  • misdemeanors
  • misconducts
  • infringements
  • peccadilloes
  • corruptions
  • lawbreakings
  • foibles
  • iniquities
  • abuses
  • faults
  • immoralities
  • hate crimes
  • depravities
  • bias crimes
  • debaucheries
  • misfeasances
  • illegalities
  • peccadillos
  • vices
  • criminalities
  • falls
  • breaks
  • downfalls
  • descents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • innocences
  • virtues
  • moralities
  • noncrimes
  • irreproachabilities
  • impeccabilities
2
as in violations
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation a dying woman asking for divine forgiveness for a lifetime of transgressions

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • violations
  • infringements
  • infractions
  • offences
  • trespasses
  • breaches
  • contraventions
  • sins
  • offenses
  • misdemeanors
  • wrongs
  • misconducts
  • delinquencies
  • intrusions
  • derelictions
  • misprisions
  • disregards
  • misfeasances
  • invasions
  • neglects
  • encroachments
  • nonobservances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • observances
  • noninfringements
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