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