transgress
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To break a rule, law, or moral boundary.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The character _____ against everything her family taught her."
Answer: transgress
In your own words, what does "transgress" mean?
To break a rule, law, or moral boundary.
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