Transgressor

Pronunciation: /trænzˈɡrɛsər/

Definitions of transgressor

noun a person who violates a law, command, moral code, etc.; sinner

Example Sentences

A1 The transgressor apologized for his mistake.

A2 The teacher warned the transgressor about the consequences of cheating.

B1 The transgressor was caught stealing from the store.

B2 The judge sentenced the transgressor to community service.

C1 The transgressor showed remorse for his actions in court.

C2 The transgressor's criminal record was brought up during the trial.

Examples of transgressor in a Sentence

formal The court will not tolerate any transgressor of the law.

informal Don't be a transgressor and follow the rules.

slang If you want to avoid trouble, don't be a transgressor.

figurative In the eyes of society, a transgressor is seen as a rebel.

Grammatical Forms of transgressor

• past tense: transgressed
• plural: transgressors
• comparative: more transgressive
• superlative: most transgressive
• present tense: transgress
• future tense: will transgress
• perfect tense: have transgressed
• continuous tense: is transgressing
• singular: transgressor
• positive degree: transgressor
• infinitive: to transgress
• gerund: transgressing
• participle: transgressed

Origin and Evolution of transgressor

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'transgressor' originated from the Latin word 'transgressor', which is derived from the verb 'transgredi' meaning 'to step across or beyond'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'transgressor' has retained its original meaning of someone who violates a law or moral code, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anyone who goes against established norms or rules.