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
Companies that suddenly change their policies around return-to-office, for example, lead their workers to feel a sense of betrayal and transgression.
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Lindsay Phillips, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Especially not someone like Rose, whose transgressions went far beyond the playing field and included everything from a tax evasion conviction to an extramarital affair with a teenager.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
Like Carl, Akram crosses lines, though his transgressions are fueled by expediency rather than temper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2025
Old resentments simmer, new transgressions come to light, and the titular swimming pool plays a critical, climactic part.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
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Lindsay Phillips, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Especially not someone like Rose, whose transgressions went far beyond the playing field and included everything from a tax evasion conviction to an extramarital affair with a teenager.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
Like Carl, Akram crosses lines, though his transgressions are fueled by expediency rather than temper.
—Judy Berman, Time, 29 May 2025
Old resentments simmer, new transgressions come to light, and the titular swimming pool plays a critical, climactic part.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transgression
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Kevin Guthrie, director of the Florida Department of Emergency Management, helped facilitate the tour and told lawmakers that those with yellow wristbands, the lowest level, had committed noncriminal offenses such as traffic violations.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
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The list obtained by the Herald/Times states that his uncle, Denis Alcides Solis Morales, has immigration violations and makes no mention of convictions or pending criminal charges.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Ramirez-Verduzco's case illuminates the risk some crime victims face when interacting with local law enforcement due to current federal immigration enforcement practices.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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And my perfect ,wild ,fearless, loving partners in crime Colin, Cristin and Rhenzy made anything possible every day.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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There is a presumption of irreparable harm, Brann noted, after a finding of trademark infringement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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The publications have argued that such content has been used without consent or payment — which translates to copyright infringement on a massive scale.—
Leonard Greene,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Every year, villagers in Brittany gathered to have their sins forgiven, dance the gavotte, and watch the young townsmen wrestle after denouncing the devil.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Brazil is a beast soaked in the sins of environmental destruction and human rights violations.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Transgression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgression. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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