Meaning & use
Transgressor
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A person who violates a law, rule, or moral principle.
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The old code punished transgressors with public shaming.
In the parable, the transgressor begs for forgiveness.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in religious and legal texts, carrying a slightly more formal or moralistic tone than everyday words like "offender."
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