1
as in to trespass
to commit an offense
I didn't realize I was transgressing when I told your sister she looked like she had lost weight
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2
as in to violate
to fail to keep
don't even think about transgressing the drug laws of that Asian country, for punishments are severe and there's nothing that our government can do to intervene
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Recent Examples of transgress
Antidemocratic rhetoric transgresses long-standing norms both of political tolerance and of constitutional limits on power.
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Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2024
But the highest levels of American politics had always been reserved for men, and the press lambasted Woodhull for transgressing gender norms.
—Allison Lange / Made By History, TIME, 6 Aug. 2024
These are examples of norms that have to be followed and they’ve been transgressed.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 3 Aug. 2024
In a mentorship, having clear boundaries — along with responses to share when those limits are transgressed — is important for safeguarding your mental health, your privacy, and your productivity.
—Janice Omadeke, Harvard Business Review, 5 June 2024
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Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 8 Aug. 2024
But the highest levels of American politics had always been reserved for men, and the press lambasted Woodhull for transgressing gender norms.
—Allison Lange / Made By History, TIME, 6 Aug. 2024
These are examples of norms that have to be followed and they’ve been transgressed.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 3 Aug. 2024
In a mentorship, having clear boundaries — along with responses to share when those limits are transgressed — is important for safeguarding your mental health, your privacy, and your productivity.
—Janice Omadeke, Harvard Business Review, 5 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transgress
Verb
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People who have been trespassed from an area and continue to sleep could be arrested.—
Abe Aboraya,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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The nonprofit tried to stop homeless people from trespassing in the building during the past few months by covering doors and installing fencing.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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In one instance, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Department of Homeland Security's 2017 decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program violated that law, the Administrative Procedure Act.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors also point out that Darden violated several conditions of his bail following his conviction last October.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Several house cats fell ill, and some died, from H5N1 after consuming uncooked meat or unpasteurized milk.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
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The missions, still without official launch dates, will fall within NASA’s private astronaut missions program, through which the space agency wants to promote the development of a space economy in low Earth orbit.—
Emilio Cozzi,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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Despite being a commoner, Harald broke his father’s rule and began dating Sonja, but Olav ordered Harald to cut off contact with her once he was made aware of their relationship.—
Rachel Burchfield,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lady Gaga, who stars as the titular villain's partner in crime, has finally broken her silence on the film's reception, which included mixed reviews and a disappointing theatrical run.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Only another party of two had wandered in during our meal.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Inside, wander through palaces and halls, as well as Musamman Burj, an octagonal tower where Shah Jahan is believed to have been imprisoned by his son.—
Tanvi Chheda,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Transgress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgress. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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