transgression

noun

How many syllables in transgression?

There are 3 syllables in the word transgression.

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Divide transgression into syllables:

trans · gres · sion

How to pronounce transgression:

Definition of transgression:

transgression (noun):: a breaking of a promise, obligation, etc.; an act, process, or instance of transgressing such as; the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle.

Synonyms for transgression:

abomination

actus reus

breach

contravention

crime

criminal offence

criminal offense

debt

depravity

encroachment

error

evil

evildoing

fault

felony

immorality

infraction

infringement

iniquity

inside job

lapse

law-breaking

lawbreaking

malefaction

misbehaviour

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Antonyms for transgression:

behavior

behaviour

cheer

delight

equitableness

equity

fairness

good

good behavior

good behaviour

good deed

good manners

goodness

happiness

impartiality

joy

justice

kindness

noncrime

obedience

perfection

piety

pleasantness

pleasantry

praise

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