A transgressorA person who does something wrong by breaking a rule or law. is a person who breaks a rule, law, or moral command. It is a fairly formalUsed in serious or official situations, not casual speech. word, often used in religious, legal, or serious moral contextsThe situations or settings in which something is used or happens..
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /trænzˈɡrɛsɚ/
Easy pronunciation: tranz-GRESS-er (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the second syllable, GRESS.
Refers to a person who breaks a rule, law, or command.
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Transgressor Meaning
a person who does something forbidden
Part of speech: noun
Definition: someone who breaks a rule, law, or command
Example: The court punished the transgressor for ignoring the law.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- lawbreaker — A direct, common substitute when the rule broken is legal.
- offender — Works well in legal and rule-breaking contexts, though it can be broader.
- violator — Fits formal contexts, especially when a law, rule, or agreement is broken.
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Transgressor Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- lawbreaker
- offender
- violator
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Common Mistakes
- Using transgressor for any mistake or social awkwardness. It usually implies breaking a rule, law, or moral boundary.
- Treating offender as always identical to transgressor. Offender can be broader and is often more legal or general.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does transgressor mean?
A transgressor is someone who breaks a rule, law, or moral command.
What is a simple synonym for transgressor?
A simple synonym is lawbreaker.
Is transgressor a common everyday word?
No. It is more formal and is used more often in serious, legal, or religious contexts.
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