Transgress

C1 16+

Synonyms of transgress

Antonyms of transgress

Collocations of transgress

moral boundaries
Frequency: 70 %

His actions clearly transgressed moral boundaries.

social norms
Frequency: 65 %

She was criticized for transgressing social norms.

legal limits
Frequency: 60 %

The company was fined for transgressing legal limits.

personal boundaries
Frequency: 50 %

It is important to respect personal boundaries and not transgress them.

cultural taboos
Frequency: 45 %

The movie challenged cultural taboos and transgressed societal expectations.

Idiomatic Expressions for transgress

  • Phrase: transgress against
    Meaning: to violate or infringe upon a rule, law, or moral code
    Usage: The company's actions transgressed against ethical guidelines.