transgress against (someone or something)
To commit a serious offense that defies or violates someone or something. There are severe consequences for transgressing against other members of the community. He was excommunicated for transgressing against the principles of the church.
What does it mean to transgress against?
A transgression is something that is against a command or law. Whether you are cheating on a test, or cheating on a spouse, you are committing transgressions that are not easily forgiven. A transgression can be a failure to do your duty. A sin is a transgression against God.
What is a transgressed?
1 : to violate a command or law : sin. 2 : to go beyond a boundary or limit. transitive verb. 1 : to go beyond limits set or prescribed by : violate transgress divine law.
