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transgression

[trans-gresh-uhn, tranz-] / trænsˈgrɛʃ ən, trænz- /
NOUN
violation, misbehavior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach crime error fault infraction infringement lapse misdeed misdemeanor sin wrongdoing
STRONG
contravention defiance disobedience encroachment iniquity offense slip trespass vice wrong
WEAK
breaking of the law erring overstepping
Antonyms
STRONGEST
good deed perfection
STRONG
goodness kindness obedience submission virtue
WEAK
behavior good manners right

Example Sentences

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Are you trying to give people some kind of communal moment of transgression?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Bondi’s latest ethical transgression has not yet made it to court, but it likely will.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

Which means any transgression in the next two races in Canada and Austria, and Verstappen will be forced to miss the next grand prix.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

To find justice amid the stain of transgression.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2024

I wait to ask for advice, while Angelina relates some new transgression of Durufle’s lazy steward and Isabel chatters about the icy weather.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.