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transgression

/tɹænsˈɡɹɛʃən/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of going beyond what is morally or legally acceptable.

    - "His transgression against the law led to his arrest."
    - "Her transgression in the workplace resulted in disciplinary action."
    - "The transgression of human rights is a serious issue."
  • Noun

    A violation or departure from what is considered proper or acceptable.

    - "The team's transgressions during the game resulted in penalties."
    - "The artist's transgressions challenged societal norms."
    - "The transgressions of the past should not be repeated."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with transgression
progression , obsession , impression
Variants
List of all variants of transgression that leads to same result
transgression , transgressions
Forms
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Transgressions, Transgressor, Transgressing


Etymology
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From the Latin 'transgredi' meaning 'go beyond'.


Trivia
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  1. Transgression is the opposite of 'regression', which means going back.

  2. The term 'transgression' is often used in religious contexts to refer to sinning or violating God's laws.


Related Concepts
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  1. Misdeed: A wrongdoing or offense, similar to a transgression.

  2. Infraction: A violation of a law or rule, similar to a transgression.


Culture
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Transgression is a common theme in literature, art, and music, often representing rebellion or breaking free from societal norms.

How to Memorize "transgression"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person stepping over a line or boundary, representing the act of transgression.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the concept of rebellion or going beyond acceptable limits.

  3. mnemonics

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