transgress

[ trans-gres, tranz- ]

/ trænsˈgrɛs, trænz- /

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verb (used without object)

to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin.

verb (used with object)

to pass over or go beyond (a limit, boundary, etc.): to transgress bounds of prudence.

to go beyond the limits imposed by (a law, command, etc.); violate; infringe: to transgress the will of God.

Origin of transgress

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

SYNONYMS FOR transgress

1 err, trespass.

3 contravene, disobey.

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ANTONYMS FOR transgress

3 obey.

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OTHER WORDS FROM transgress

trans·gres·sive, adjectivetrans·gres·sive·ly, adverbtrans·gres·sor, nounnon·trans·gres·sive, adjective

non·trans·gres·sive·ly, adverbun·trans·gressed, adjective

Words nearby transgress

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Example sentences from the Web for transgress

We will have the space and time to transgress some of the differences or issues that are perhaps today not the top priority.
The World Health Organization is leaning on big tech to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic|Nicole Goodkind|October 1, 2020|Fortune
But does he transgress defining ideological litmus tests and potentially put himself beyond the pale of party acceptability?
A Thinner Chris Christie Still Faces Big Political Challenges|Robert Shrum|May 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
How dare she transgress against the sacred appeal of extreme physical and mental pain?
Leave Elizabeth Alone|Lee Siegel|January 11, 2010|DAILY BEAST
And if any of us transgress, we will deal with him amongst ourselves.
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 3|Joseph Smith

But after a time a certain limit is reached which most minds cannot transgress.
The Mystic Will|Charles Godfrey Leland
He had others, sacred prohibitions which it was unlawful to transgress, but this was discovered by Dethcaen.
The Coming of Cuculain|Standish O'Grady
How quick and effective the reply: “Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?”
Wit and Humor of the Bible|Marion D. Shutter
The author submits this question because some men are known to transgress this law of nature.
The Biology, Physiology and Sociology of Reproduction|Winfield S. Hall

British Dictionary definitions for transgress

transgress

/ (trænzˈɡrɛs) /

verb

to break (a law, rule, etc)

to go beyond or overstep (a limit)

Derived forms of transgress

transgressor, noun

Word Origin for transgress

C16: from Latin transgredī, from trans- + gradī to step

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	transgress
释义	transgress [ trans-gres, tranz- ] / trænsˈgrɛs, trænz- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR transgress ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object) to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin. verb (used with object) to pass over or go beyond (a limit, boundary, etc.): to transgress bounds of prudence. to go beyond the limits imposed by (a law, command, etc.); violate; infringe: to transgress the will of God. Origin of transgress 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 SYNONYMS FOR transgress 1 err, trespass. 3 contravene, disobey. SEE SYNONYMS FOR transgress ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR transgress 3 obey. SEE ANTONYMS FOR transgress ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM transgress trans·gres·sive, adjectivetrans·gres·sive·ly, adverbtrans·gres·sor, nounnon·trans·gres·sive, adjective non·trans·gres·sive·ly, adverbun·trans·gressed, adjective Words nearby transgress transgene, transgenesis, transgenic, transgenics, transgenic species, transgress, transgression, transgressive, transhiatal, transhiatal esophagectomy, tranship Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for transgress We will have the space and time to transgress some of the differences or issues that are perhaps today not the top priority. The World Health Organization is leaning on big tech to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic\|Nicole Goodkind\|October 1, 2020\|Fortune But does he transgress defining ideological litmus tests and potentially put himself beyond the pale of party acceptability? A Thinner Chris Christie Still Faces Big Political Challenges\|Robert Shrum\|May 10, 2013\|DAILY BEAST How dare she transgress against the sacred appeal of extreme physical and mental pain? Leave Elizabeth Alone\|Lee Siegel\|January 11, 2010\|DAILY BEAST And if any of us transgress, we will deal with him amongst ourselves. History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 3\|Joseph Smith But after a time a certain limit is reached which most minds cannot transgress. The Mystic Will\|Charles Godfrey Leland He had others, sacred prohibitions which it was unlawful to transgress, but this was discovered by Dethcaen. The Coming of Cuculain\|Standish O'Grady How quick and effective the reply: “Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?” Wit and Humor of the Bible\|Marion D. Shutter The author submits this question because some men are known to transgress this law of nature. The Biology, Physiology and Sociology of Reproduction\|Winfield S. Hall British Dictionary definitions for transgress transgress / (trænzˈɡrɛs) / verb to break (a law, rule, etc) to go beyond or overstep (a limit) Derived forms of transgress transgressor, noun Word Origin for transgress C16: from Latin transgredī, from trans- + gradī to step Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to transgress infringe, trespass, violate, contravene, disobey, err, exceed, offend, overstep
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transgress

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verb (used with object)

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