to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin.

to pass over or go beyond (a limit, boundary, etc.)

to transgress bounds of prudence.

to go beyond the limits imposed by (a law, command, etc.); violate; infringe

to transgress the will of God.

verb

break , defy , flout , violate , err , sin , trespass , breach , contravene , infringe , disobey , disregard , lapse , offend , overstep