transgress Meaning & Definition
What Does Transgress Mean?
As a verb, transgress means To exceed or overstep some limit or boundary. It is also used to mean To act in violation of some law.
Word Facts for Transgress
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //tɹænzˈɡɹɛs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | break, breach and infract |
| Verb forms | transgresses, transgressing, transgressed |
Transgress Definition (Verb)
- To exceed or overstep some limit or boundary.
- To act in violation of some law.
- To commit an offense; to sin.
- To spread over land along a shoreline; to inundate.
Verb
- (construed with against) To commit an offense; to sin.
- (of the sea) To spread over land along a shoreline; to inundate.
Synonyms of Transgress
Transgress synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Transgress
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Transgress in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
transgress (third-person singular simple present transgresses, present participle transgressing, simple past and past participle transgressed)
Words That Rhyme With Transgress
Origin of Transgress
From Middle English transgressen, from Old French transgresser and Latin transgressus, past participle of transgredior.
Pronouncing Transgress
You say transgress as //tɹænzˈɡɹɛs//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Transgress
What part of speech is transgress?
Transgress is a verb.
What is another word for transgress?
Close synonyms of transgress are break, breach and infract. See the full list of transgress synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of transgress?
The past tense of transgress is transgressed. The present participle is transgressing.