Transgression Definition & Meaning
transgression
- noun
- the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle; "the boy was punished for the transgressions of his father"
- the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata
- the action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit
"Transgression" in song lyrics
See how transgression is used in real songs:
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"Wise is time spent to repent for transgression"
Labtekwon — Wasteland -
"And no need to dabble in greed and transgression"
Ozomatli f/ Chali 2na (Jurassic 5) — Coming War -
"my progress in sound degrees with my boundary transgression"
Virtuoso — Crematorium
Words that rhyme with transgression
Usage tips for "transgression"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "transgression" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for transgression to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does transgression mean?
- the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle; "the boy was punished for the transgressions of his father" the spreading of the sea over land as evidenced by the deposition of marine strata over terrestrial strata the action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit
- What part of speech is transgression?
- Transgression is a noun.
- How many definitions does transgression have?
- Transgression has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).