- past tense form of transgress.
- past participle of transgress.
transgressed
Example Sentences
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Both productions also transgressed personal boundaries that pushed Panettiere to lows no one should endure, but so many stars growing up in the spotlight unfortunately do.
From Salon β Aug. 19, 2026
Battle lines are drawn and immediately transgressed in a play that takes farce out of the bedroom and into administrative corridors and cubicles.
From Los Angeles Times β Feb. 7, 2025
As the leader, Verstappen always had the advantage, but the destiny of the race was up in the air until Norris was judged to have transgressed in failing to slow for a yellow caution flag.
From BBC β Dec. 1, 2024
“But if you transgressed . . . by trying to present yourself as somewhat above your station intellectually, then that is the end.”
From Seattle Times β May 25, 2024
She doubted whether she had not transgressed the duty of woman by woman, in betraying her suspicions of Jane Fairfax’s feelings to Frank Churchill.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
