transgression
Example Sentences
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It offers the thrill of transgression without the burden of intellectual rigor.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
His pairing of white socks and yellow Crocs stood out as a particular stylistic transgression.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
Was he trying to assuage his guilt for some transgression?
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025
"They're implementing the same level of punishment for any transgression, no matter how stupidly miniscule," he claimed.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025
Usually, roommates noticed and warned each other; one day I caught my own watch transgression as we marched into the gym.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
Vocabulary lists containing transgression
The Giver
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Power Prefix: trans-
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