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transgress

1 of 1verb
/trænsˈɡrɛs/
Forms:transgresses,transgressing,transgressed,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.
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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.
3

commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law

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4

spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline