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transgress

/trænzˈɡrɛs/
trans · gress trænz · ˈɡrɛs
English Definition
v. to violate a law, command, or moral code
中文释义
违反, 越界
Significado en Español
transgredir
한국어 뜻
위반하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vi phạm
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Example Sentence

The company was fined heavily for transgressing environmental laws.

该公司因违反环境法律而被重罚。

Synonyms
violate infringe breach disobey
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
trans(through)+gress(go)→ to transgress, overstep.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for “transgress”?

  1. A conform
  2. B violate
  3. C ignore
  4. D admire
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B — violate. “transgress” means v. to violate a law, command, or moral code

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Anyone who dares to ______ the sacred laws will be severely punished.

  1. A transgress
  2. B obey
  3. C respect
  4. D honor
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A — transgress. “transgress” means v. to violate a law, command, or moral code

Common questions about “transgress”

What does “transgress” mean?

transgress — v. to violate a law, command, or moral code. In Chinese: 违反, 越界.

How do you pronounce “transgress”?

transgress is pronounced /trænzˈɡrɛs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: trans · gress.

How do you use “transgress” in a sentence?

The company was fined heavily for transgressing environmental laws. (该公司因违反环境法律而被重罚。)

What are synonyms for “transgress”?

violate, infringe, breach, disobey — all close in meaning to transgress (v. to violate a law, command, or moral code).

Is “transgress” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. transgress appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “transgress”?

trans(through)+gress(go)→ to transgress, overstep.

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