Transgress

Pronunciation: /trænzɡˈrɛs/

Transgress (verb)

  1. To do something that is against a law or a moral rule.
  2. To exceed the limits of acceptable behavior or boundaries.

Examples

  • One should not transgress the established guidelines in the workplace.
  • They often transgress the limits of acceptable behavior.

Common collocations: transgress a law, transgress boundaries, transgress limits, transgress moral boundaries

Synonyms of Transgress

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Transgress

  • to follow rules or standards
  • to stick to rules or guidelines