trans
gress
Third Person
transgresses
Present Participle
transgressing
Past Tense
transgressed
Past Participle
transgressed
1
to knowingly violate regulations or agreements
- The daring graffiti artist decided to transgress city ordinances by spray-painting an elaborate mural on the public building.
- Despite the explicit terms of their contract, he chose to transgress and disclose confidential information to a competitor.
- Students who transgress academic integrity face severe consequences, including expulsion, for cheating on exams.
- The environmental activist was willing to transgress legal boundaries in order to peacefully protest and raise awareness about deforestation.
- Her decision to transgress workplace rules by sharing sensitive company data led to serious repercussions for both her and the organization.
Antonyms:
2
to explore new things in thoughts, actions, or places, going beyond what is known or expected
- James, driven by a desire to transgress the limits of ordinary travel, explored remote destinations, going beyond touristy spots and discovering hidden gems.
- The students eagerly transgressed the limits of their textbooks, exploring real-world applications and going beyond what was traditionally taught in the classroom
- The artist transgressed the conventional canvas, exploring innovative mediums and going beyond what was known or expected in the art world.
- Alex's decision to transgress the ordinary in photography led to breathtaking images, exploring new angles and going beyond the familiar vistas captured by others.
- In her poetic journey, Maya transgressed the usual themes, exploring the uncharted emotions of the human experience and going beyond the expected boundaries of verse.
4
spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline