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overstepping

NOUN

intrusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encroachment imposition incursion interference intervention invasion

STRONG

impingement infraction inroad interposition meddling transgression trespass

WEAK

forced entrance obtrusion overrunning

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid help retreat

STRONG

obedience

NOUN

invasion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggression assault breach incursion infiltration infringement intrusion offensive onslaught raid violation

STRONG

entrenchment foray infraction inroad irruption maraud offense transgression trespass usurpation

WEAK

forced entrance

Antonyms

STRONG

obedience

WEAK

retreat surrender withdrawal

NOUN

transgression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breach crime error fault infraction infringement lapse misdeed misdemeanor sin wrongdoing

STRONG

contravention defiance disobedience encroachment iniquity offense slip trespass vice wrong

WEAK

breaking of the law erring

Antonyms

STRONGEST

good deed perfection

STRONG

goodness kindness obedience submission virtue

WEAK

behavior good manners right

Example Sentences

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This column would love to believe that this story is about a vice president overstepping his authority.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Talk to some folks in your family whom you trust to make sure you’re not overstepping any unspoken boundaries that underlie family relationships.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

These included avoiding solo trips, road trips, or cycling trips for safety - which many saw as the institutions overstepping their authority in students' private lives.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

GDL chairman Claus Weselsky “is overstepping the mark further and further,” Wissing added.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

If it is not overstepping myself, I would greatly appreciate your telling me if you find being a nun very satisfactory, in a spiritual way, of course.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

overstepping

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