Synonyms for transgress

Synonyms for (verb) transgress

Synonyms: overstep, trespass, transgress

Definition: pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

Similar words: go across, go through, pass

Definition: go across or through

Usage: We passed the point where the police car had parked; A terrible thought went through his mind


Synonyms: sin, trespass, transgress

Definition: commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

Similar words: go against, infract, offend, breach, break, transgress, violate

Definition: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

Usage: offend all laws of humanity; violate the basic laws or human civilization; break a law; break a promise


Synonyms: go against, infract, offend, breach, break, transgress, violate

Definition: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

Usage: offend all laws of humanity; violate the basic laws or human civilization; break a law; break a promise

Similar words: disrespect

Definition: show a lack of respect for


Synonyms: transgress

Definition: spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline

Usage: The sea transgresses along the West coast of the island

Similar words: overspread, spread

Definition: spread across or over

Usage: A big oil spot spread across the water


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