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transgress

Pronunciation: /tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/

The English word “transgress” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To exceed or overstep some limit or boundary.
  2. To act in violation of some law.
  3. To commit an offense; to sin.
  4. To spread over land along a shoreline; to inundate.

Etymology

From Middle English transgressen, from Old French transgresser and Latin transgressus, past participle of transgredior.

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