transgress

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/tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/ English

Definitions

verb

To exceed or overstep some limit or boundary.
To act in violation of some law.
(construed with against) To commit an offense; to sin.
(of the sea) To spread over land along a shoreline; to inundate.

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Synonyms

forpass surpass transcend overstep trespass infract go against violate offend break breach infringe contravene err outstrip overpass outstep go past

Associated

commandment idolatry incest adultery norms bounds jew torah prohibition boundaries limits rabbi

Rhymes

nonetheless nevertheless coalesce distress acquiesce address caress assess process egress

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