transgress
Translation
to break a law or rule, to go beyond a limit, to violate
Examples
He transgressed the company's code of conduct.
He transgressed the company's code of conduct.
The film transgresses the boundaries of good taste.
The film transgresses the boundaries of good taste.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to transgress (a law, rule, boundary) He transgressed the law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: violate, infringe, break; Antonyms: obey, comply
Etymology
From Latin 'trans-' (across) and 'gradi' (to step). Literally 'to step across' a boundary.
Memory Tips
Think of 'stepping across' (trans-) a line you shouldn't cross.