transgress

(verb) act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises. Synonyms: offend, infract, violate, go against, breach, break. Examples: "Offend all laws of humanity." "Violate the basic laws or human civilization." "Break a law." "Break a promise."

(verb) spread over land, especially along a subsiding shoreline. Examples: "The sea transgresses along the west coast of the island."

(verb) commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law. Synonyms: sin, trespass.

(verb) pass beyond (limits or boundaries). Synonyms: trespass, overstep.