Definition of Transgress

1. Verb. Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises. "Break a promise"


2. Verb. Spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline. "The sea transgresses along the West coast of the island"
Generic synonyms: Overspread, Spread
Derivative terms: Transgression

3. Verb. Commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law.
Exact synonyms: Sin, Trespass
Specialized synonyms: Fall
Generic synonyms: Breach, Break, Go Against, Infract, Offend, Violate
Derivative terms: Sin, Sinner, Sinning, Transgression

4. Verb. Pass beyond (limits or boundaries).
Exact synonyms: Overstep, Trespass
Generic synonyms: Go Across, Go Through, Pass
Derivative terms: Transgression

Definition of Transgress

1. v. t. To pass over or beyond; to surpass.

2. v. i. To offend against the law; to sin.

Definition of Transgress

1. [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Transgress

transgene
transgenes
transgenes
transgenic
transgenic
transgenic animal
transgenic disease models
transgenic mice
transgenic organism
transgenic plant
transglucosylase
transglutaminase
transglycosidation
transglycosylase
transglycosylation
transgress (current term)
transgressed
transgresses
transgressing
transgression
transgressions
transgressive
transgressor
transgressors
transhiatal
transhiatal oesophagectomy
tranship
transhipped
transhipping
tranships

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