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goof vs transgress

transgress vs goof

goof is a noun but transgress is not a noun.

goof and transgress both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
goof Yes No Yes No
transgress No No Yes No
As verbs, transgress is a hypernym of goof; that is, transgress is a word with a broader meaning than goof:
  • goof: commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
  • transgress: act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
Other hypernyms of goof include breach, break, go against, infract, offend, violate.
goof (noun) transgress (noun)
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
goof (verb) transgress (verb)
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline
Difference between goof and transgress

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