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transgress

[trænsˈɡres]
verb
transgredir
1. to go beyond the limits of what is morally or legally acceptable; to violate a rule, law, or boundary
He transgressed the boundaries of acceptable behavior at the meeting.
Ele transgrediu os limites do comportamento aceitável na reunião.
2. to cross or go beyond a physical boundary or limit
The hikers transgressed into private property without permission.
Os caminhantes transgrediram para propriedade privada sem permissão.
3. to commit an offense or sin
She felt she had transgressed against her principles.
Ela sentiu que havia transgredido seus princípios.
NYC Slang
cross the line
Synonyms
violatebreachinfringeoffendtrespasssin
Antonyms
obeycomplyconformrespectuphold

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transgredir
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
transgredir
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'passar do limite'
São Paulo
transgredir
Standard usage, often used in formal contexts
Portugal
transgredir
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

transgress against
transgress the bounds/boundaries of
transgress social norms
transgress moral/legal limits
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