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There are 4 meanings of the word Transgress.

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Transgress - as a verb

Act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

Example: "Offend all laws of humanity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breachbreakgo againstinfractoffendviolate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disrespect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline

Example: "The sea transgresses along the west coast of the island"

Commit a sin; violate a law of god or a moral law

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sintrespass
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breachbreakgo againstinfractoffendtransgressviolate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pass beyond (limits or boundaries)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oversteptrespass

Example Sentences

"He transgressed the law by stealing."
"The student transgressed the school's code of conduct by cheating on the exam."
"She was warned not to transgress the boundaries of the restricted area."
"The company transgressed the ethical guidelines by engaging in fraudulent activities."
"He transgressed against his friends by spreading rumors about them."
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Word Game Points

Is TRANSGRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, transgress is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TRANSGRESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is TRANSGRESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, transgress is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TRANSGRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is TRANSGRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, transgress is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TRANSGRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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