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to transgress
01
to knowingly violate regulations or agreements
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
transgress
3rd person singular
transgresses
Present participle
transgressing
Past simple
transgressed
Past participle
transgressed
Examples
The daring graffiti artist decided to transgress city ordinances by spray-painting an elaborate mural on the public building.
02
to explore new things in thoughts, actions, or places, going beyond what is known or expected
Examples
James, driven by a desire to transgress the limits of ordinary travel, explored remote destinations, going beyond touristy spots and discovering hidden gems.
03
commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
04
spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline
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