1
as in offence
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 violation
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
In the right-wing nationalist movement that Trump leads, gutter antisemitism is often considered a cheeky transgression and a sign of in-group belonging.
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Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Users are encouraged to stream their games online so that there is clear video proof of foul play, and there are ways to report transgressions in the app.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
When a live-in housekeeper accidentally breaks a valuable item, her decision to hide her transgression from her employers has devastating consequences.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
There is a kind of enjoyment of all the transgression that is obviously a big part of what the show is.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
Users are encouraged to stream their games online so that there is clear video proof of foul play, and there are ways to report transgressions in the app.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2025
When a live-in housekeeper accidentally breaks a valuable item, her decision to hide her transgression from her employers has devastating consequences.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 30 Apr. 2025
There is a kind of enjoyment of all the transgression that is obviously a big part of what the show is.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transgression
Noun
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The complaint at the crux of Lopez v. Apple is a violation of privacy.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Rose agreed to a permanent ban on Aug. 23, 1989, following an investigation commissioned by Major League Baseball that concluded Rose repeatedly bet on the Reds as a player and manager of the team from 1985-87, a violation of a long-standing MLB rule.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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The upcoming film is an English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller, High and Low, which was based on Evan Hunter’s (Ed McBain) 1959 novel, King’s Ransom.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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Despite issues with crime in the area, De la Peña, 61, said she never felt threatened by a customer until last month.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Besides, as Clattenburg highlighted, its effectiveness is at the behest of the officials, who could qualify the ‘blocking’ aspect as an infringement.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The 9th Circuit’s order comes amid a string of wins by artists against songwriters who have sued for copyright infringement.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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Harrison’s sin is not trading Doncic, but demanding so little in return from the Lakers.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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If Sam is wrong, his journalistic sin is unpardonable.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
13 May 2025
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“Transgression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgression. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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