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as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
acts that are transgressions against the laws of civilized societies everywhere
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as in infringements
a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
a dying woman asking for divine forgiveness for a lifetime of transgressions
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Recent Examples of transgressions
Winning countless Emmys and two Golden Globes for Best Miniseries or Television Film in 2017 and 2019, FX's anthology series American Crime Story dives into infamous historical transgressions ingrained in the American psyche.
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Curious choices are made, though, about what to tell of his transgressions during the war and the angelic representation of his wife and daughter in hiding.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Prince Andrew’s many transgressions, and the specter of what else could be divulged about him, are more than enough for the British royal family to want nothing to do with him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
Nineteenth century reformers and religious authorities condemned the circus as an ungodly, drunken spectacle ripe with gender transgressions and obscenities.
—Time, 30 Oct. 2025
This franchise was once labeled the Jail Blazers for an era in the early 2000s that included transgressions of marijuana use, dogfighting, domestic abuse, fighting and drag racing.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Residents packed city chambers to express their disappointment in council members’ transgressions, seek more transparency and call for better behavior.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
These audiences have tried to make legacy media outlets pay for their pro-Trump transgressions, with some success.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
An act of violence so heinous as that which took Kruglov’s life marks a sharp break in that social contract unlike many, or any, other transgressions could.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Curious choices are made, though, about what to tell of his transgressions during the war and the angelic representation of his wife and daughter in hiding.
—Lindsey Bahr, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Prince Andrew’s many transgressions, and the specter of what else could be divulged about him, are more than enough for the British royal family to want nothing to do with him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 Oct. 2025
Nineteenth century reformers and religious authorities condemned the circus as an ungodly, drunken spectacle ripe with gender transgressions and obscenities.
—Time, 30 Oct. 2025
This franchise was once labeled the Jail Blazers for an era in the early 2000s that included transgressions of marijuana use, dogfighting, domestic abuse, fighting and drag racing.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Residents packed city chambers to express their disappointment in council members’ transgressions, seek more transparency and call for better behavior.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
These audiences have tried to make legacy media outlets pay for their pro-Trump transgressions, with some success.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
An act of violence so heinous as that which took Kruglov’s life marks a sharp break in that social contract unlike many, or any, other transgressions could.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transgressions
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His failure to accomplish his objectives does not mitigate the profoundly dangerous nature of his crimes.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The county saw a reduction in major crimes, according to the police department, during the summer of 2025.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The suit also alleges infringements of Kelly’s due process rights and the separation of powers, among other violations.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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McLaren saw drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri get disqualified after placing second and fourth in the Vegas Grand Prix because officials found both cars had technical infringements.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
24 Nov. 2025
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That, plus the lack of talent and cap space thanks to the sins of the Deshaun Watson contract, for which general manager Andrew Berry was somehow spared, makes life difficult for whatever quarterback(s) start for the Browns in 2026.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Yet what elevates the show is its focus on gender relations and atoning for the sins of the past, adding layers of depth beyond its lurid plotting and somewhat ridiculousness.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Welfare advocates, long highly critical of the San Jose animal shelter, are warning of a potential legal fight if the agency fails to improve animal care — accusing the city of neglect, gross negligence and repeating violations of state law.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Some of those fees, like the Fish and Game Preservation Fund, have absolutely nothing to do with traffic violations.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transgressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgressions. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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