verb
transgress
Transgress (verb) means to go beyond a limit that has been set.
verb
1
To go beyond a limit that has been set.
"They sometimes transgressed colonial boundaries, forming border communities with Native Americans and escaped black slaves."
— Matt Wray, Not Quite White (2006)
2
To break or go against a law.
3
To do something wrong, especially against moral or religious rules.
4
Of the sea, to rise and cover land near the coast.
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Etymology
Came into English via Middle English transgressen, from Old French transgresser and Latin transgressus, the past participle of transgredior.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of transgress?
"transgress" (verb) means to go beyond a limit that has been set.
What is another word for transgress?
Other words for "transgress" include break, trespass, violate, overstep, sin, offend.
What is the opposite of transgress?
The opposite of "transgress" is keep.
What are the different meanings of transgress?
"transgress" has 3 main meanings: 1. To go beyond a limit that has been set; 2. To break or go against a law; 3. To do something wrong, especially against moral or religious rules.
