TRANSGRESSION Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

transgression

noun

tran(t)s-ˈgre-shən

Definition of transgression

as in violation

a breaking of a moral or legal code acts that are transgressions against the laws of civilized societies everywhere

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as in infringement

a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation a dying woman asking for divine forgiveness for a lifetime of transgressions

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Recent Examples of transgression Jantar Mantar, the protest site in Delhi, embodied an aesthetic of collective transgression. — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026 According to Richmond, LeMond’s dietary transgressions didn’t stop at Twinkies. — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The result is a sensational tapestry of transgressions and secrets that Duke doesn’t see coming. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2026 To say Biden has been leaning into his past transgressions and addressing them head-on would be an understatement. — Usa Today, USA Today, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for transgression

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Noun

If Paul Baker wins, Nina will report the zoning violation that is their household.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Other alleged violations — which total 23 in all — range from not having any smoke or carbon monoxide detectors throughout the property to failing to maintain the building in a structurally safe and stable condition.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of violation

Noun

Some studios including Disney have sued AI companies over copyright infringement in cases that are ongoing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
In failing to appreciate as much, the Court misconceives the plaintiff's injury, allowing the Executive’s likely infringement of the Legislature’s power of the purse and authority to regulate federal property in the District of Columbia to continue.

— Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of infringement

Noun

Which of these adults will have their real estate crimes interrupted by those meddling kids and their puppy?

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The plan involves the United States taking more direct control over Venezuelan reserves as crime and steep logistical challenges discourage private investors.

— Evan Halper, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of crime

Noun

Summaries of their sins and absurdities have now filled several books, but a sampler is instructive.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 30 Aug. 2026
Moro scored for Argentina from a free kick after a five meter scrum after Australia had defended stoutly with 14 men, with Harry Potter in the sin bin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

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