transgressing
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Transgress \Trans*gress"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Transgressed; p. pr. & vb. n. Transgressing.] [Cf. F. transgresser. See Transgression.]
1.To pass over or beyond; to surpass. [R.] [1913 Webster]
Surpassing common faith, transgressing nature's law.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]
2.Hence, to overpass, as any prescribed as the ?imit of duty; to break or violate, as a law, civil or moral. [1913 Webster]
For man will hearken to his glozing lies, And easily transgress the sole command.— Milton.[1913 Webster]
3.To offend against; to vex. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
Why give you peace to this imperate beast That hath so long transgressed you ?— Beau. & Fl.[1913 Webster]