Transgressing: meaning, definitions and examples
⚠️
transgressing
[ trænsˈɡresɪŋ ]
breaking rules
To transgress means to go beyond the limits of what is morally or socially acceptable. It involves violating a law, command, moral code, or social norm.
Synonyms
break, infringe, trespass, violate
Examples of usage
- He was arrested for transgressing the boundaries of the restricted area.
- She knew she was transgressing the rules, but she felt it was necessary.
- If you continue transgressing in this manner, there will be consequences.
religious context
In a religious context, transgressing refers to sinning or going against the teachings of a faith.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He feared transgressing the laws of his religion.
- Transgressing against the commandments is considered a serious offense.
Translations
Translations of the word "transgressing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transgredindo
🇮🇳 उल्लंघन करना
🇩🇪 überschreitend
🇮🇩 melanggar
🇺🇦 порушуючи
🇵🇱 przekraczając
🇯🇵 違反する
🇫🇷 transgressant
🇪🇸 transgrediendo
🇹🇷 ihlâl etmek
🇰🇷 위반하는
🇸🇦 متجاوز
🇨🇿 překračující
🇸🇰 prekračovanie
🇨🇳 违反
🇸🇮 kršeč
🇮🇸 brot
🇰🇿 бұзу
🇬🇪 დარღვევა
🇦🇿 pozmaq
🇲🇽 transgrediendo
Word origin
The word 'transgressing' comes from the Latin word 'transgredi', which means 'to step across' or 'to go beyond'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century. The concept of transgression has been explored in various philosophical, religious, and ethical contexts throughout history.
See also: transgress, transgression, transgressions, transgressor.