1
as in crimes
a breaking of a moral or legal code
acts that are transgressions against the laws of civilized societies everywhere
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of transgressions
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
Consistent with the totality of circumstances approach, the memorandum states that USCIS will look for evidence of genuine rehabilitation for individuals who have transgressions.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Usually there’s some history of misunderstandings, hurt feelings or real transgressions.
—Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Consistent with the totality of circumstances approach, the memorandum states that USCIS will look for evidence of genuine rehabilitation for individuals who have transgressions.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Usually there’s some history of misunderstandings, hurt feelings or real transgressions.
—Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transgressions
Noun
-
The crimes with which she has been charged are trumped up and her arrest is a cynical ploy by the junta headed by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to cling onto power.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
-
This significant sentence reflects the seriousness of those crimes.—
Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Under copyright law, rights holders can sue and obtain statutory damages for infringements, regardless of the opt-out policy.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
-
In addition to the aforementioned pop stars, John Legend, Barbra Streisand, Janelle Monae, Bonnie Raitt, Finneas, Maggie Rogers and Patti LuPone have also joined the cause, which aims to call out and stand against infringements on free speech.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
In the Eastern Church, God isn’t interested in finding someone to punish for our sins; God is interested in becoming one with the physical universe, including humanity.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
-
The tragic death of the Sepulveda family patriarch calls his descendants back to Villa Sepulveda, a Spanish colonial manor in a coconut plantation; but a landslide traps the guests inside, transforming the funeral plans into a supernatural reckoning of sins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Racing co-owner Michael Jordan to sue NASCAR in federal court, alleging antitrust violations.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
-
The process of retrieving remains is plagued a deep sense of distrust that has prevailed between the two parties both throughout the past two years of war and in a ceasefire period already marked by dueling accusations of violations.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Transgressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transgressions. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share