English / word
transgression
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
An act that goes against a law, rule, or moral code.
In context
01
The committee reviewed his past ethical transgressions before deciding on the promotion.
02
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
Synonyms
breach,violation,offense
Antonyms
compliance,obedience,observance
Collocations
moral transgression,serious transgression,past transgressions