TRANSGRESSING Synonyms: 175 Similar and Opposite Words

transgressing 1 of 2

adjective

as in disobedient

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transgressing

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verb

present participle of transgress

as in trespassing

to commit an offense I didn't realize I was transgressing when I told your sister she looked like she had lost weight

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as in violating

to fail to keep don't even think about transgressing the drug laws of that Asian country, for punishments are severe and there's nothing that our government can do to intervene

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Recent Examples of transgressing

Verb

Marilyn Monroe was one of the most photographed women of her era, but Douglas Kirkland’s photojournalistic style captured the actress’s spontaneous side, transgressing the boundaries of celebrity photography. — Michael Soncin, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026 He’s gone beyond transgressing political and presidential norms to openly trampling on the Constitution. — Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025 But every post, photo, or story risks transgressing invisible social landmines of what is and isn’t acceptable. — Alessandra Schade, Time, 5 Aug. 2025

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Adjective

Now, as more schools like Central Middle station officers in their hallways, educators can turn to law enforcement when students are disobedient, even if the children are young or pose minimal threat.

— Kristian Hernández, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Conduct disorder affects children and teens and involves a consistent pattern of disobedient and aggressive behaviors.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 21 May 2026

Definition of disobedient

Verb

From 2021 to 2025, 20 people died along the Surfliner route, nearly all of them trespassing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Nov. 2026
According to preliminary investigation, the victim had just left her vehicle and confronted the suspect for allegedly trespassing.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of trespassing

Verb

Three of the articles accused the defense secretary of violating the War Powers Resolution of 1973 through the administration's military operations against Iran.

— Steve Mollman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2026
North Carolina law allows the State Board of Education to take control of a school district’s finances if its governing board continues violating financial laws or regulations after receiving a warning and an opportunity to correct the problems.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Nov. 2026

Definition of violating

Adjective

However, a violation was issued to the business for improper storage of food.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against rideshare company Lyft, accusing it of discriminating against passengers with disabilities by repeatedly denying rides, charging improper fees and failing to make accommodations.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of improper

Verb

Oil prices plunged over the past week, sinking by $25 to their lowest point in three months and briefly falling below $90 a barrel Tuesday.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
The pipeline from military service to national political leadership is well-established in the United States, yet the number of veterans in political office is falling.

— Brandon J Archuleta, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of falling

Verb

Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Use festive paper plates and cups so the adults don’t have to worry about breaking dinnerware.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of breaking

Adjective

Her going the defiant route is great news for OutKick because this story isn't going to die.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Iran is a less likely candidate for defiant action, given how Trump and many top Republicans blame the war for this week’s electoral drubbing.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of defiant

Verb

Here in Spring City a few experiences are essential, like digging into crossing-the-bridge noodles (guòqiáo mǐxiàn) and wandering the Dounan flower market, one of the largest in Asia.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Voters didn’t elect Democrats to play secretive games, to plot and plan in the dark for future moves, or worse — to continue the status quo of wandering around in disarray as Republicans stay in lockstep.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

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