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transgression Antonyms

Opposite of transgression

Because the opposite of transgression shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act that goes against a law, rule, moral code, or accepted standard of behavior; an offense or sin.

Usage Example

"The committee decided that a first minor obedience of the company guidelines warranted a formal warning rather than dismissal."

Strongest
obedience
compliance
Strong
observance
adherence
conformity

• noun (Context 2)

In geology, the landward spreading of the sea over previously exposed land areas, resulting in the deposition of marine sediments over older strata.

Usage Example

"Fossilized shells found deep inland provide clear evidence of a prehistoric marine regression across the ancient basin."

Strongest
regression

Similar words to transgression

Words similar to transgression shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

offense
violation
infraction
breach
sin
wrongdoing
infringement
trespass
See all synonyms of transgression

• Nearby Words

transgenderism
transglobal
transgress
transgression
transgressive
transgressively
transgressor

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Transgression. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/transgression
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